Tag: public health
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Meet a scientist: Garett Sansom
Despite starting with very little, Garett Sansom, DrPH, overcame adversity and is now pursuing his passion for environmental health at Texas A&M University. Sansom is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at Texas A&M University School of Public Health. Humble beginnings Although he grew up in Wimberly, Texas,…
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Sewer surveillance: A potential public health tool
Article originally written by Kerry Halladay The phrase “mirror of society” often conjures up lofty human pursuits like art and literature. But there are other, less flattering, human products that should come to mind. “Sewage is a mirror of society,” asserted Dr. Gertjan Medema. “For a virus’ prevalence in a community, I think sewage is…
