Creating healthier environments
Castner Incorporated generates new knowledge and data-driven approaches for where people live, work, play, and learn. Nursing expertise. Public health perspective. Rigorous research.
Our Mission
Creating healthy environments by generating new knowledge and data-driven approaches for where people live, work, play, and learn. Our mission is multifaceted and aims to enhance the well-being and quality of life for individuals and communities. This approach involves leveraging data and research to better understand how various aspects of our built and natural environments impact human health, and using that knowledge to inform decision-making and improve the design and management of these spaces.
Castner Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer and certified woman-owned small business.
The Environmental Health Research Institute for Nurse and Clinician Scientists (EHRI-NCS) presents our expert lectures for healthcare professionals focused on environmental health. Our self-paced course features nine pre-recorded modules, delivered in a virtual classroom. Here, we present a sample open-source lecture from each module.
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EHRI-NCS presents a series of virtual 60-90 minute mini conferences – as a new platform for our Environmental Health Research Institute for Nurse and Clinician Scholars. Our goal is to introduce new, advanced research skills in environmental health and enhance the rigor of our community’s research.
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The National Academy of Medicine Climate Collaborative recently released an Action Showcase to illustrate clear examples of climate efforts happening across the health sector. View these featured actors and actions, and learn more about what your organization can be doing to address climate and health: nam.edu/ClimateActionShowcase
Call for Papers | Submission deadline: July 31, 2027
Public Health Nursing. Public Health Nursing for Planetary Health. Guest Editors include two EHRI-NCS faculty and two alumni: Jessica LeClair, Julie Postma, Barbara Polivka, and Heide Cygan.
Latest News & Research
OCT 26 2026
Congratulations to Julie Postma, EHRI-NCS faculty member, on her induction into the American Academy of Nursing! This is a wonderful recognition of her contributions to the nursing profession.
MAR 6 2026
The Environmental Health Research Institute for Nurse and Clinician Scientists (EHRI-NCS) presents a series of virtual 60-90 minute mini conferences – as a new platform for our Environmental Health Research Institute for Nurse and Clinician Scholars (EHRI-NCS, NIH/NIEHS R25ES033452). Our goal is to introduce new, advanced research skills in environmental health and enhance the rigor of our community’s research.
DEC 2 2025
Press Release: Castner Incorporated is Accepting Applications for 2026 Environmental Health Research Institute for Nurse and Clinician Scientists (EHRI-NCS) Cohort (R25ES033452) — Learn from Leading Environmental Health Researchers and Join a Network of 100+ Scholars
OCT 10 2025
APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR NURSE AND CLINICIAN SCIENTISTS (EHRI-NCS) 2026 COHORT (NIH/NIEHS R25ES033452)
MAR 4 2025
Environmental Health Research Institute for Nurse and Clinician Scientist (NIH/NIEHS R25ES033452) is Preparing Researchers as Leaders in Tackling Critical Environmental Health Issues
NOV 7 2024
EHRI-NCS Nurse Leaders Inducted as Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing, Recognizing Their Contributions to Health Equity and Innovation
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