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HDFS

Joel Weinman: Practical, passionate, patient

There are lots of practical reasons Joel Weinman wants to become a nurse.

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Public Health Research

Study shows abortion does not cause depression or low self-esteem in adolescents

The study conducted is the first to use both depression and low self-esteem as outcomes with a nationally representative sample of adolescents.

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News

Welcome to My World

The 4-H Urban-Rural Exchange allows host families from Grant, Klamath, and Wallowa counties to open their homes to city kids and Multnomah County families to rural students.

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News

A unique public/private partnership strengthens parenting education

“This new project will enable us to create an infrastructure for parenting education in Oregon that builds on best practices across the state and answers specific local needs,” says Denise Rennekamp.

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Research

A World Apart: Cultural barriers hamper Portland’s Hmong community in health-care system

PhD student Jennifer Kue is working to understand the barriers that prevent Hmong women from seeking breast and cervical cancer screenings.

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Health Tips Research

What’s Good for the Heart is Good for the Mind

Researchers are discovering the connections between the heart and the brain, showing that cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with better cognitive function.