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Alumni Public Health

Oregon State students, community members help Cover Oregon

More than 50 volunteers gathered on Oregon State’s campus in October to complete extensive training to become a certified enrollment assister for Cover Oregon.

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Kinesiology

EXSS’ Heidi Wegis is new Oregon SHAPE president

In a time of transition and change, the College of Public Health and Human Sciences’ own Heidi Wegis looks to take the Oregon SHAPE organization in a new direction as president.

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Alumni Kinesiology Public Health Research

Inside the mind of researcher Deborah John

“I see a commitment made and fulfilled as the strongest measure of one’s personal integrity, trustworthiness and work ethic,” says Deborah John.

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News Nutrition Research

Excess omega-3 fatty acids could lead to negative health effects

A new review suggests that omega-3 fatty acids taken in excess could have unintended health consequences in certain situations, and that dietary standards based on the best available evidence need to be established.

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Alumni Public Health

Public Health alum returns to inspire students

If you took away just one piece of advice from 2011 College of Public Health and Human Sciences alumna Natalie Johnston during her visit with students in October – it would be to step out of your comfort zone and try something new.

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HDFS News Research

Behavior problems in preschool and child care centers may be an issue of genes

A new study suggests that some children may be genetically predisposed to developing behavioral problems in child care and preschool settings.