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Public funding helped increase available child care slots in Oregon since 2020

The long-term benefits of these investments are clear: stronger families, more equitable outcomes for Oregon children and a more robust economy.

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Alumni Features Public Health

Alumna aims to create a more equitable health care system

Lizzy Ragan, ’13, is using her public health degree to ensure all people have an equal chance at living healthy lives

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Applied ergonomics study finds fishermen-developed “banger bar” helps reduce risk of injury on crab boats

Dungeness crab fishermen are at high risk for on-the-job injury, but having a metal bar to bang crab pots against as they harvest can help them prevent injury.

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HIV self-testing shown to save lives, reduce spread

Public health team turns HIV self-testing research into impact for LGBTQ+ community in Portland

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Global health doctoral student helps smooth the way for those who follow

Divya Reddy makes a difference as part of the Botswana Global Health Initiative

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Features Kinesiology Students

What can you do with a kinesiology degree?

Mason Morgan, ’22, shares how a kinesiology degree from Oregon State is worth it