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Public health experts find severe crisis among Oregon health care workforce

Recommendations provided on how to meet the needs of patients and communities throughout Oregon and eliminate health inequities

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Physical education requirements continue to decline at colleges and universities

Kinesiology professor Brad Cardinal shares research on physical education requirements

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Proximity to heavy traffic congestion linked to lower infant birthweight

Low birthweight leads to higher risk of cardiovascular disease, cognitive impacts, premature mortality; a lot of long-term, life-course impacts.

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Public health doctoral student wants to ensure kids can grow up in healthy environments

Stephanie Foster, MPH ’18, connects her love of human health and biology with Oregon State’s environmental and occupational health doctoral program

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How HDFS PhD program helps student promote resilience among underserved communities

Alexis Merculief chose Oregon State’s HDFS PhD program for its supportive environment and focus on how context shapes children’s development

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OSU study finds higher rates of traumatic injuries for outdoor workers during hotter weather

Results underscore the importance of providing robust safety protections for outdoor workers