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Understanding messages from the biological chat room
She’s a gifted teacher, a community collaborator, an inspiration. She’s happiest juggling a variety of projects, grants, and classes. And she’s fiercely dedicated to helping people age independently. The beneficiaries of Sharon Johnson’s energy, creativity, and care are thousands of citizens in Southern Oregon.
“What a century it has been,” says Leslie Burns, chair of the Department of Design and Human Environment. “From our humble beginnings teaching sewing and home decorating to now being one of the top research programs in the country, we are definitely inspired by our past and designed for our future.”
“Of all the fields that relate to health practice, public health is the only one that focuses primarily on prevention.”