Eating a pinch of broccoli sprouts has as much, if not more, cancer-fighting compounds for your health than an entire head of broccoli – that’s just one lesson high school students in the Multnomah County 4-H Youth Exploring Academics in Health (YEAH!) Camp took away from their tour of the Moore Family Center in July.
The importance of collaboration was a key theme at the Oregon State WAVE~Ripples for Change open house held May 23. Project directors say this grant incorporates a unique, holistic approach that includes Extension and expertise across campus.
Oregon State University has received a grant of nearly $5 million to develop an obesity prevention and healthy lifestyle program for teenagers. Unlike many programs that focus on treatment of children already at risk of obesity, this new program will aim at active high school-age teens involved in 4-H soccer programs in Oregon.
After 28 years in the heart of the Oregon State campus, TEAM OREGON Motorcycle Safety Program moved into a new home – the former DMV field office in South Corvallis.
Alumnae Lauren Fein has found her passion and her purpose in public health. She’s working with the OSU Extension Service in Hood River, relishing the ‘can do’ attitude of this rural community.
Ride safely this summer! TEAM OREGON gives tips on “Conspicuity”, the ability to draw attention to yourself, even when others are not actively looking for you.