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A welcome ascent

Long gone are Physical Activity Course Program (PAC) instructor Cressey Merrill’s days of traveling to Eugene and then hauling his student’s equipment in the bed of his pickup truck for the trip back to OSU

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Research

College physical activity expert shares research with Oregon State Senate

It was a whirlwind of a week for College of Public Health and Human Sciences Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Kathy Gunter. But the physical activity expert walked out of the experience knowing that she and her colleagues had made an impact on key stakeholders involved with House Bill 3141.

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Alumni

Rising food star shares ease of healthy eating on Dr. Oz show

Alumna Rachael DeVaux is living her passion and showing her followers that healthy eating can be simple, delicious and wholesome.

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News Research

Relationship factors affect young adult use of condoms

The characteristics of a person’s relationship, including commitment and partner-specific risk factors, affect the choice of whether or not to use condoms, according to new research from Oregon State University.

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Faculty and Staff Research

Inside the mind of researcher Jessica Gorman

My primary focus is developing a multi-level approach that will help young cancer survivors get the reproductive health information, care and support that they need.

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Alumni

Local program empowers cancer survivors to eat healthy

Cancer survivors need many things to thrive — the right attitude, a support system, numerous resources and a healthy diet. Too often, the latter is the most difficult to attain. But thanks to a local program, led and supported by CPHHS alumni and students, eating healthy is now within reach.