The Office of Environmental Public Health Sciences offers expertise and support on a variety of environmental issues that affect the health and safety of Washington residents and communities. We work to prevent illness and injury, minimize adverse human health impacts, and respond to the effects of climate change and exposures associated with environmental hazards.
Office Contacts
Director, Laura Johnson, 360-236-3325
Deputy Director, Erika Baker, 360-236-4021
Office Phone: 360-236-3385 or 1-877-485-7316 (toll-free)
Mail: WA State Department of Health, PO Box 47825, Olympia, WA 98504-7825
About Our Programs
Climate and Health
Manager, Rad Cunningham, 360-236-3359
Topics:
Environmental Epidemiology
Manager, Jennifer Sabel, 360-236-3371
Programs and Topics:
- Environmental Epidemiology Section
- Environmental Toxicology Program
- Fish Advisories Program
- Site Assessments Program
- Radon
- Washington Tracking Network
Environmental Justice
Manager, Sierra Rotakhina, 360-584-4398
Program:
Healthy Homes and Communities
Manager, Anneke Jansen, 360-236-3373
Programs and Topics:
Built Environment
Manager, Vacant
Programs:
- Wastewater-Based Epidemiology
- Health Impact Assessment