Center for Public Health Workforce Development - Rutgers SPH

05/01/2026

Wildfire smoke is no longer confined to distant regions. It is increasingly affecting communities throughout the United States, raising urgent questions about air quality, public health and long-term risk.

Researchers at Rutgers School of Public Health are studying how wildfire smoke affects the body and why it is becoming one of the most pressing environmental health challenges today.

Wildfire smoke is no longer confined to distant regions. It is increasingly affecting communities throughout the United States, raising urgent questions about air quality, public health and long-term risk.

04/30/2026

📣We’re excited to announce the launch of our new online swag store! You can now purchase Center for Public Health Workforce Development branded shirts, sweatshirts, polos, fleeces, and hats. All now available through our online store.

🛍To order, visit go.rutgers.edu/cphwdstore

04/28/2026

🕯Today is Workers Memorial Day, a day to remember workers whose lives were lost due to workplace injuries and exposures. It is a day to recommit to the fight for safer, healthier working conditions for all workers, and to ensure strong protections are in place so that safety and health regulations remain effective and enforceable.

Please help us draw attention to this important day by posting on social media about worker safety and health (or share this one!) The best way to honor those we’ve lost is by fighting for the safety and dignity of those still working.

04/23/2026

Actual speed at which today flew by!! From building walls to practicing safe tool use to learning sign language, our newest trainees had so much fun!

04/23/2026

It's Take Your Child to Work Day and we're delighted to have the future public health workforce here with us today! We've been practicing safe tool use, doing some desk work, donning PPE, and learning about all things public health!

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04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we’re reminded that climate change is not a distant issue—it’s already impacting communities here in New Jersey.

In a recent webinar, Dr. David Robinson, New Jersey's State Climatologist, explored how the state is experiencing warmer temperatures, increased rainfall, and more frequent extreme weather events.

Understanding these changes is critical to protecting public health, strengthening infrastructure, and building resilient communities.

📺 Watch the full webinar:

New Jersey's Changing Climate

04/17/2026

🦺Worker's Memorial Day is coming up, and has organized three days of FREE virtual safety trainings next week.

🥽Rutgers School of Public Health Professor Koshy Koshy and Center Instructor Rob Weissman will be teaching the PPE session on Tuesday, April 21.

👉Sign up at osha.gov/workers-memorial-day

04/14/2026

🌡️ As temperatures rise, heat illness becomes a serious risk for many workers. Preparing workers and supervisors to recognize hazards, respond quickly, and implement effective prevention strategies can help reduce injuries and save lives.

Rutgers School of Public Health is offering a two-part online course, Heat Illness Prevention Training, on Monday, May 4. Participants may attend the morning course only, or the full-day training for more in-depth program development and management strategies.

Register for the AM Session: go.rutgers.edu/AMheat
Register for the PM Session: go.rutgers.edu/PMheat