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Climate change report: Wildfires, snowmelt, coastal issues top Northwest risks

The Northwest is facing increased risks from the decline of forest health, earlier snowmelt leading to low summer stream flows, and an array of issues facing the coastal region, according to a new climate assessment report.

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Alumni Public Health

Oregon State students, community members help Cover Oregon

More than 50 volunteers gathered on Oregon State’s campus in October to complete extensive training to become a certified enrollment assister for Cover Oregon.

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Alumni Kinesiology Public Health Research

Inside the mind of researcher Deborah John

“I see a commitment made and fulfilled as the strongest measure of one’s personal integrity, trustworthiness and work ethic,” says Deborah John.

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Alumni Public Health

Public Health alum returns to inspire students

If you took away just one piece of advice from 2011 College of Public Health and Human Sciences alumna Natalie Johnston during her visit with students in October – it would be to step out of your comfort zone and try something new.

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OSU receives $1.25 million CDC grant to study Medicaid expansion in Oregon

Oregon State University and the Oregon Health Authority have received $1.25 million from the Centers for Disease Control to study the health impact of opening the Oregon Health Plan to more people.

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OPHA 2013 conference: Public health key in healthcare transformation

Driven by a common passion for prevention, public health leaders from across the state gathered to share the latest in public health research and trends at the 69th annual Oregon Public Health Association Conference & Meeting Oct. 14-15 at Oregon State University.