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Health Promotion and Health Behavior
Health Promotion and Health Behavior
Inspire behavior change to improve health and well-being
Real solutions to community health challenges
Health promotion and health behavior specialists work to understand the social and behavioral influences at play in various communities, especially those with health disparities.
Whether it’s addressing living conditions, lifestyle choices or disease prevention, these public health professionals use scientific approaches to create real solutions to communities’ most pressing health challenges.
Health promotion and health behavior stories and news
Veronica Irvin tackles under-researched interval breast cancer
College of Health researcher empowers women with knowledge and resources for early detection
Be Well Project helps Oregonians learn about contaminants in their well water
Millions of Americans rely on private wells for drinking water, yet many are unaware of potential contaminants like arsenic and nitrate.
Jonathan Garcia on health disparities and LGBTQ+ well-being
College of Health researcher fights for health equity in LGBTQ+ communities
Jessica Gorman on LGBTQ+ cancer care
College of Health researcher works to improve equity in cancer care and outcomes
Oregon’s homeless crisis gets an Oregon State response
Serving the unhoused in Benton County and neighboring areas is a longstanding priority for hundreds of students studying in the College of Health. Alumni and faculty, too, support organizations that serve the unhoused. See how our students, alumni and faculty show up in a big way for the unhoused.
FDA approving drugs after fewer trials, providing less information to public
Researchers agree it is important to minimize delays in making treatments for diseases such as cancer available to patients, but they say their findings point to a need for greater transparency around how drugs receive approval.
Accreditation
Our BS, MPH and PhD Public Health programs are accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. This distinction ensures your education meets the nationally agreed-upon standards developed by public health academics and practitioners.