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College of Health News and Updates

Kinesiology Research

Barefoot and minimal shoes may increase injury risk in young runners

Post author By COH Marcomm
Post date March 6, 2024

3D model of a youth runner

OSU-Cascades kinesiology researchers find increased impact forces

Tags Christine Pollard, FORCE lab, JJ Hannigan, Kinesiology, Research

Alumni Health Heroes Public Health

Creating a career in community mental health, health equity

Post author By COH Marcomm
Post date March 5, 2024

Meet Dean’s Health Hero Rachel Culp, MPH ’23

Tags Coast to Forest, Health Promotion and Health Behavior, OCHI, OSU Extension Service, Public Health, Rachel Culp, Sandi Phibbs, Veronica Irvin

Public Health Research

Home health care linked to increased hospice use

Post author By Kathryn
Post date February 29, 2024

Findings suggest that early home health care may facilitate access to hospice care, resulting in greater comfort and support for individuals facing end-of-life decisions.

Tags Hyosin (Dawn) Kim, Public Health, Research

HDFS Health Heroes Students

Committed to supporting people with disabilities

Post author By COH Marcomm
Post date February 27, 2024

Abigail Guzman standing in front of a field of tulips

Meet Dean’s Health Hero Abigail Guzman

Tags Abigail Guzman, Human Development and Family Sciences, Human Services, Internships, Lori McGraw, Shauna Tominey

Health Heroes Kinesiology

Future physical therapist hopes to help meet the needs of underserved Oregon communities

Post author By COH Marcomm
Post date February 21, 2024

Meet Dean’s Health Hero Kylie Mannix

Tags Kinesiology, Kylie Mannix, Pre-Therapy and Allied Health

Alumni Features HDFS

College of Health alumnus, NFL star to deliver commencement address

Post author By COH Marcomm
Post date February 20, 2024

Portrait of Steven Jackson

Steven Jackson, 2020 human development and family sciences grad, will return to Reser Stadium on June 15

Tags Human Development and Family Sciences, Steven Jackson