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About
Dr. Julia Lippert is a public health researcher whose focus is in Environmental and Occupational Health studied through the application of social epidemiology, health statistics, and community based participatory research. The goal of her research is to support solutions-based approaches to address health disparities in vulnerable worker populations and underserved communities in Chicago. Specifically, Dr. Lippert works in health promotion through community-based partnerships with an emphasis on controlling environmental exposures. She also studies occupational stressors in low wage occupations and those with precarious employment.
Teaching
- Introduction to Public Health (HLTH 210)
- Health Statistics (HLTH 240)
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology (HLTH 310)
- Introduction to Environmental Health (HLTH 345/ENV 355)
Related documents
Education/Academic qualification
Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, PhD , University of Illinois at Chicago
2009 → 2012
Biology, BS, University of Michigan
1998 → 2008
Research Interests
- Health Equity
- Occupational Health
- Environmental Justice
- Solution-based approaches
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Society of Behavioral Medicine supports legislation to prevent the public health impact of the flu
Lippert, J., Benjamins, M., Silva, A. & Buscemi, J., 2025, In: Translational Behavioral Medicine. 15, 1, ibaf080.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The Effects of Interpersonal Violence on Sleep Following the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Order
Schober, D. J., Bruce, D., Lewis, T., Keller, A., Lippert, J. F., Singh, M., Matzke, H. & Prachand, N., Jan 2024, In: American Journal of Health Promotion. 38, 3, p. 375-383 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Work-related factors of mental health among Chicago residents two years into the COVID-19 pandemic
Lippert, J. F., Lewis, T., Bruce, D., Trifunović, N., Singh, M. & Prachand, N., 2024, In: Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene. 21, 5, p. 365-377 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing Occupational Stressors in Restaurant Work Prior to and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Exploratory Analysis
Lippert, J. F., Hofman, N. G. & Reyes, T., Mar 1 2022, In: Journal of occupational and environmental medicine. 64, 3, p. e87-e93Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Influenza and Pneumonia Mortality Across the 30 Biggest U.S. Cities: Assessment of Overall Trends and Racial Inequities
Lippert, J. F., Buscemi, J., Saiyed, N., Silva, A. & Benjamins, M. R., Aug 2022, In: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. 9, 4, p. 1152-1160 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Press/Media
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Commentary: Flu cases are unnecessarily on the rise. Policy failures are to blame
3/7/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Flu cases unnecessarily on the rise. Policy failures are to blame
3/6/25
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Flu cases are unnecessarily on the rise. Policy failures are to blame
3/6/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Flu cases are unnecessarily on the rise. Policy failures are to blame
3/6/25
3 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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