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CPHHS student recognized for his impact on others

Public Health sophomore Greg Heinonen will be recognized with the prestigious Waldo-Cummings Outstanding Student Award at the 2017 Oregon State University Student Awards Recognition Dinner on May 25.

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HDFS News Research

Study: The family dog could help boost physical activity for kids with disabilities

The family dog could serve as a partner and ally in efforts to help children with disabilities incorporate more physical activity into their daily lives, a new study from Oregon State University indicates.

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Flame retardant chemicals may affect social behavior in young children

Flame retardants are found throughout the built environment in furniture, mattresses, carpeting, electronics, vehicles and more. The chemicals are added to the products and are not bound in the material, which causes them to be released into indoor environments.

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Preschoolers’ motor skill development connected to school readiness

Fine and gross motor skill development is indicative of later performance on two key measures of kindergarten readiness.

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Kinesiology News

Megan MacDonald awarded for dedication to adapted physical activity

The 2016 David P. Beaver APA Professional Young Scholar Award has been presented to CPHHS Assistant Professor Megan MacDonald. The award is given annually to a young professional within the first seven years of his or her post-graduate career.

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Research

Flame retardants can be detected in preschoolers wearing silicone wristbands

For the first time, researchers found that lightweight, silicone wristbands can be used as personal monitors to detect flame retardant exposure in young children.