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HDFS Health Tips

As students head back to the classroom, managing expectations and emotions are key

As students return to in-person learning, parents and educators face many unanswered questions. CPHHS researchers discussed the challenges students may face in a recent webcast.

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Community Engagement Kinesiology News

Virtual Walk With Ease class increases accessibility to disabled adults

OSU’s Extension Service adapted its Walk With Ease exercise program to make classes more accessible and help a wide range of adults build confidence in being physical active.

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CPHHS students reflect on one year of TRACE-COVID-19

Public health students reflect on their involvement with Oregon State’s TRACE-COVID-19 project, which has sampled communities to determine the prevalence of COVID-19 in Oregon for over a year.

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Alumni Features HDFS

Graduate turns practicum into career helping Corvallis homeless

Regan Benitez, BS ’21, always knew she wanted to work with people and make a difference. A practicum working with the homeless gave her the chance.

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Rural-urban divide compounds racial disparities in COVID-19 deaths, study finds

A recent study found the risk of dying from COVID-19 was even greater for racial and ethnic minority groups in rural areas compared with urban areas.

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Community Engagement News

OSU Extension uses statewide network to encourage participation in vaccinations

From the Oregon Coast to the eastern rangelands, Oregon State University Extension Service is collaborating to build knowledge, confidence and participation in COVID-19 vaccinations.