College students at two large public universities in Oregon are reporting more use of marijuana following the drug’s legalization, including among those who are underage, Oregon State University researchers have found.
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National health innovation leader takes the helm of OSU Center for Health Innovation
As a young adult, Michelle Meierotto, ’02, wished she had a strong professional female role model. When the College of Public Health and Human Sciences introduced its CATALYST Mentoring Program, Michelle jumped on the opportunity.
Tori VandeLinde will graduate with her master’s degree in Public Health – Health Promotion and Health Behavior on June 16 and she’s already landed her dream job. In July, she’ll start with the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault, where she will be working on its national sexual violence prevention project.
Marjorie Halstead will graduate with two degrees on June 16 – a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and a bachelor’s degree in Public Health – Health Promotion and Health Behavior. Just two days after graduation, she’ll launch into George Fox University’s master of teaching program.
Young Latina women who have experienced racial or ethnic discrimination are less satisfied overall with their contraceptive care, which could affect their access to more effective contraceptives, new research shows.