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Going beyond the science

After an accidental toxic air leak from a nearby oil refinery, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community (SITC) was motivated to learn more about their exposure to air toxins. Drawing on a long-standing relationship with the Oregon State Superfund Research Program, SITC inquired about using silicone wristbands developed at OSU to evaluate their exposure levels. “After […]

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Partners in care

Samaritan and Oregon State athletic training program collaborate to educate health care leaders of tomorrow

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Helping the vulnerable and the marginalized

Understanding the social factors that impact HIV prevention and treatment

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If you don’t see a solution, make one.

For a child with disabilities, access to mobility makes a tremendous difference in their development and socialization.

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Mikayla Pivec is assisting for life

You might be surprised to find a student-athlete playing Uno with a homeless woman at a cold weather shelter on Monroe Avenue.

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Experts say plan meals, eat mindfully

Learning to plan meals may be difficult for many Oregon State students as they transition from having meals prepared at home or in a more structured environment. Mary Cluskey, associate professor in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences, says techniques such as meal prepping and smart grocery shopping can help form healthy eating […]