Kristina Kintziger

Environmental epidemiologist | Climate change and health | Disaster epidemiology | Academic mama | Associate Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center

[Kristina Kintziger @KKintziger]

@gretchemaben @SenRubenGallego After they canceled funding for women's health research. Can't focus on 1 race/ethnicity/sex/etc because that's DEI and "doesn't advance science" (or some nonsense when they administratively withdrew my last grant proposal) unless, of course, it benefits them. 🤬

[Kristina Kintziger @KKintziger]

It's been a lot of work getting ready for this, but it is all coming together! Excited to impact #publichealth in #Nebraska, increasing our knowledge of #wildfire impacts in rural areas.

[UNMC Water, Climate & Health Program @UNMC_WCHP]

🗞️This just in! Dr. @KKintziger was featured in the recent @unmc Today article, written by @TaylorJDahl, about a collaborative effort across @UNMCCOPH & #publichealth departments to conduct a Rapid Needs Assessment on the 2026 Nebraska wildfires. ➡️ https://t.co/wbsOWWvyU1

[UNMC Water, Climate & Health Program @UNMC_WCHP]

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.

[Kristina Kintziger @KKintziger]

@gretchemaben And the damage that he will do in a few short years to public health, medicine, and scientific research will take decades to undo. 😢🤬

[Kristina Kintziger @KKintziger]

@dr_demetre Thank you for your service and taking a stand for public health.

[Kristina Kintziger @KKintziger]

Public health emergency preparedness requires partnerships and exercises like these to ensure success during an actual disaster.

[UNMC Water, Climate & Health Program @UNMC_WCHP]

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

[Kristina Kintziger @KKintziger]

This workshop is always so inspiring! I love learning from all of the amazing disaster researchers and practitioners who attend this conference!

[UNMC Water, Climate & Health Program @UNMC_WCHP]

☀️☔️🌪️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

[UNMC Water, Climate & Health Program @UNMC_WCHP]

"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

[Kristina Kintziger @KKintziger]

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.

[UNMC Water, Climate & Health Program @UNMC_WCHP]

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.

[Kristina Kintziger @KKintziger]

Released today! #ClimateAction #PublicHealth @theNASEM

A Research Agenda to Protect Human Health and Build Resilience in the Face of a Changing Climate https://t.co/xtBjGc7swp

[Ready Douglas County @DCEMA_Nebraska]

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.

[UNMC Water, Climate & Health Program @UNMC_WCHP]

🚨 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

[Kristina Kintziger @KKintziger]

@utk_slee192 @UTKnoxville @UTProvost Congratulations!!

[Kristina Kintziger @KKintziger]

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.

[UNMC College of Public Health @UNMCCOPH]

#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

[Kristina Kintziger @KKintziger]

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.

[UNMC Water, Climate & Health Program @UNMC_WCHP]

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

[UNMC Water, Climate & Health Program @UNMC_WCHP]

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

[Kristina Kintziger @KKintziger]

So excited to work on this project with great collaborators from @UTK and @orau!

[UNMC Water, Climate & Health Program @UNMC_WCHP]

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.

[Kristina Kintziger @KKintziger]

Evidence of how awesome our team is!

[UNMC Water, Climate & Health Program @UNMC_WCHP]

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

[Dr. Justin Frederick, DrPH, MPH, CPH @justin_fred79]

🤒 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

[UNMC Water, Climate & Health Program @UNMC_WCHP]

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!