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Veronica Irvin, associate professor, elected a fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine.

His successful application, titled "Investigating Radon’s Role in the Incidence and Mortality of Central Nervous System and Other Non-Pulmonary Cancers," will support his research in this area.

Health care workforce report presented to Senate committee by College of Health & OHA. Tao Li & Clare Pierce-Wrobel testified on the 2025 Oregon Needs Assessment. Findings, policy recommendations & plans shared.

Research examines how medical trust shapes end-of-life care views among older Chinese immigrants in the US. Study by Dawn Hyosin Kim in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society

FLIPP delivers life jackets to 440+ fishermen! Partners celebrate success. Research assesses usage & feedback on comfort/utility throughout the season. Coastal news highlights community collaboration.

KATU interviewed Allison Myers about Oregon Senate Bill 779, which would permanently fund the AgriStress Helpline. The helpline provides crucial suicide prevention & resource referrals for Oregon's agriculture & natural resource communities.

Online MPH student Vee Escobar works to address health disparities while advocating for LGBTQ+ communities through her internship with OSU Student Health Services.

Katie Bird, a first-year public health undergraduate, discusses her research on life vest impact on fishermen's safety and performance with Dr. Laurel Kincl, and her plans to pursue a master's degree in either social work or public health.

First-generation educator Ashley Vaughn, MPH '21, recognized at MLK Peace Breakfast for her transformative work in health equity education through teaching and community engagement.

Oregon lawmakers' investments in mental health and addiction programs are yielding good results. However, healthcare workers are still struggling with burnout. According to Health Care Workforce Needs Assessment reports by College of Health researchers, only 75% of licensed nurses in Oregon are currently working in the field.

During his public health internship at Thrive Umpqua, Jeff Twibell coordinated community wellness events and built community partnerships while pursuing his BS through OSU's Ecampus program.

Brooke Green, ’19, MS ’21, shares her journey from public health and nutrition student to registered dietitian and community health advocate, offering insights into finding purpose and meaning in nutrition.