After a lifelong struggle with depression, thoughts of suicide, and an eating disorder, Lindsey Kato now works as a suicide prevention coordinator.
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OSU-MANRRS will be hosting its 8th annual Career Wardrobe Makeover event Thursday, Feb. 7. “Having a nice looking résumé is critical, but looking professional is just as important during an interview,” says Vananh.
The study is the first to look at the role of Hmong patriarchal and family influences on women’s breast and cervical cancer screening. It is also one of the only studies conducted with Oregon’s Hmong population.
Preventing house fires is important, especially in families with children – but there is growing evidence that flame retardant materials used broadly in furniture, electronics, and even toys, may create a new health threat.
Public Health at Oregon State is a big tent that covers more than 90 percent of the factors that affect our health and well-being. Our signature strengths are in prevention and wellness across the life-span. Public Health at Oregon State is integrated into each of our degree programs and is found in everything we teach, learn, research, and we serve.
Black urban teenagers from low-income families face a rate of sexually transmitted disease up to 10 times higher than their white counterparts, but recent studies at Oregon State University have identified approaches to prevention programs that might reduce this problem.