Kristina Kintziger
@KKintziger
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Environmental epidemiologist | Climate change and health | Disaster epidemiology | Academic mama | Associate Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
Joined June 2016
Exciting News!🎉 Dr.@KKintziger is part of a team awarded the 2025 Civic Science Media Collaborations program grant to support a collaborative effort aimed at strengthening tornado preparedness in the Midwest, with the @UNLincoln, @UNMCCOPH, local media, & #publichealth agencies.
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Public health emergency preparedness requires partnerships and exercises like these to ensure success during an actual disaster.
We were thrilled to be a partner for Omaha's first-ever heat tabletop exercise this week! Thank you to @HealthDouglasCo, @salarmyomaha, UNMC CPERS, & all participating organizations for your commitment to making Omaha a safer place for all 🌞🤝 https://t.co/Dr5PlKBxUE
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This workshop is always so inspiring! I love learning from all of the amazing disaster researchers and practitioners who attend this conference!
☀️☔️🌪️Drs. @KKintziger and Scales were at the Natural Hazards Workshop this week to share new innovations in disaster research and response, including how we can improve early warning systems for disasters. Learn more about their post-tornado work in NE: https://t.co/V2jaq7ueXe
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"It is exciting to know that we have colleagues and collaborators that we can depend on in the event of disasters or other emergencies" - Dr. Sarah E. Scales Read more about recent tornado recovery surveys with @HealthDouglasCo, @3rphd, and @NEDHHS ➡️ https://t.co/cp9WvxisJm
unmc.edu
More than 50 volunteers deployed back into areas affected by the 2024 tornado outbreak in Douglas and Washington Counties.
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This has been a fun (and exhausting) week! We hope the information obtained will help the ongoing recovery efforts and help both counties better prepare for future impacts.
Public health in action! 🌪️This last week, our team has been out in the field throughout Washington and Douglas County with @3rphd, @HealthDouglasCo, and @NEDHHS to better understand disaster preparedness and needs of those affected by last year's Arbor Day tornadoes.
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Released today! #ClimateAction #PublicHealth @theNASEM A Research Agenda to Protect Human Health and Build Resilience in the Face of a Changing Climate
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Remember: sirens will only sound in areas under threat. If you hear one, go indoors and monitor alerts via NOAA radio, local broadcast media, or your favorite weather app. Read more about our new outdoor warning siren activation policy on the graphic below.
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🚨 New Publication--just in time for #PublicHealth week! 🌎 Our team co-authored a study exploring community perceptions of physical & mental health impacts from environmental contamination due to improper storage and disposal. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/HpXfL7CAEn
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It is important to understand how extreme weather events impact our communities. This information will allow Washington Co. to better prepare for, respond to, and recover from future events.
#UNMCCOPH's Dr. Kristina Kintziger & Terra Uhing from Three Rivers Public Health break down key findings from a Rapid Needs Assessment in Washington County, NE, after the Arbor Day Tornado Outbreak. 🎥 Watch here: https://t.co/jbMP6RKcd5
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This study was led by a former PhD student, now collaborator. I am fortunate to work with such great people, doing such important work to protect workers' health and safety.
Wearable tech is emerging as a game-changer for preventing heat-related illnesses in agriculture. 🌱 Dr. @KKintziger co-authored a study to understand farm workers’ general understanding of heat hazards & interactions with wearable technology. 🔥 📖👉 https://t.co/mpodnumCBN
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Wearable tech is emerging as a game-changer for preventing heat-related illnesses in agriculture. 🌱 Dr. @KKintziger co-authored a study to understand farm workers’ general understanding of heat hazards & interactions with wearable technology. 🔥 📖👉 https://t.co/mpodnumCBN
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More exciting news! 👏🥳 Dr. @KKintziger received an award from @UNMC_CSCASH, which will advance her research into the hidden costs of extreme weather, including risks to farmers' physical and mental health, to understand their experiences, needs, and well-being.
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Evidence of how awesome our team is!
Our 2024 Annual Report is here! 📄🎉 This year, we’ve expanded our team, deepened our impact, and reached communities nationally and globally. 🌎 Learn about our growth, program highlights, & more 👉 https://t.co/qhLDyVQncr
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🤒 Flu activity is very high in Douglas County and still rising! Over 800 cases were reported last week—a 20% increase. Nearly 50% of cases this season are in kids under 15. @HealthDouglasCo @DouglasCountyNE @OWHnews @KETV @omaha_scanner @WOWT6News @unmc @Creighton_ID
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Big news! 🥳 Drs. @KKintziger & @scales15se have received a new grant from @HazCenter to study the health impacts of flooding caused by Hurricane Helene on economically underserved communities in Appalachia. Stay tuned for updates on this vital work!
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Extreme weather events are more frequent and significant, having an increasing toll on our health and well-being. Drs. @KKintziger & @scales15se published an article that overviewed the impact, drivers, & disparities of #disaster displacement in the U.S. 👉 https://t.co/UpQtxFkNY5
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🌍 Exciting Opportunity! 🚨 We're looking for a passionate Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team! Contribute to groundbreaking and innovative #climate & health studies, collaborate with experts worldwide, and more. 🌱💧 Apply now 👉 https://t.co/ke9K2qzNDC
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We have the most awesome post- docs on our team, and @scales15se is one of the awesomest!
New research! 🗞️ Team member Dr. @scales15se led a study examining oral health among refugees & asylum seekers in Greece. 🦷 Findings included various needed improvements to address oral and overall health, including evidence-based practices & policies.➡️ https://t.co/45qpxAMpoX
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Proud moment for our team! We were honored to work with @3rphd, @NEDHHS, @HealthDouglasCo, and volunteers from health departments from across the state to assess needs following the Arbor Day tornado outbreak. Partnerships are crucial for #preparedness.
A #UNMCCOPH team was awarded a $49.6K grant for "Nebraska Tornado Quick Response: Assessing Community Impacts & Early Warning," supported by NIH, NSF & The Natural Hazards Center. Congrats to Rachael Birn, Kristina Kintziger, Siddhi Munde, Sarah Scales & Summer Woolsey! 🌪️👏
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There is a connection between #Voting & #Health. The Tuesday, October 1 episode of #HealthConnections features #MarilynFinley of the @lwvtn explaining why voting is important for health. Live on @WUOTFM at 5:45 and 7:45 p.m. & 5:44 p.m.
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