Four months ago, most of us couldn’t have imagined how our work life would be altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Especially Robin Maille. Robin wears several hats as an assistant professor of practice in the Oregon State University Extension Service Family and Community Health Program. She oversees nutrition education in Union and Baker counties, the […]
Interest in home gardening has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, the Food Hero team at Oregon State University Extension Service is offering Oregonians a unique opportunity to grow vegetables and fruits at home. Food Hero, a social marketing campaign that empowers families to make food choices that are healthy, fun and tasty, is […]
Creating a healthier Oregon is daunting, but not impossible when communities pull together
Mario’s journey to Oregon State began in the summer of 1990 while picking apples in Washington and listening to a Spanish radio station.
Promoting good mental health starts by recognizing early warning signs and understanding coping behaviors. And in Oregon, 4-H leaders – active in every county – are important points of contact for children, particularly in rural areas where mental health resources may be scarce. Equipping 4-H staff and volunteers to help children develop resiliency could make a huge impact.
The hard work and success is Isaac’s. The inspiration, motivation and support is Mario Magana’s. Mario, a CPHHS associate professor, created the summer camps – one for migrant middle schoolers and another for multicultural campers – as a place for a diverse group of Oregon middle school students to converge and gain insight into their personal and career aspirations.