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Working nightshifts long term increased risk factors for cardiovascular health
OccHealthSci researchers provide evidence that night shift work is associated with increased risk factors for poor cardiovascular health.
Shaun McGillis
Jun 10, 20243 min read
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Community Partnerships to Promote Black Health
Research Assistant Omar Ordaz-Johnson explored healthcare experiences among Black Americans to identify barriers in optimizing care.
Shaun McGillis
Dec 18, 20232 min read
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Study: People with obesity burn less energy during day
A study found people who have a healthy weight use more energy during the day, while those who are obesity spend more energy during night.
Shaun McGillis
Dec 1, 20233 min read
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NIOSH launches Impact Wellbeing campaign for health worker mental health
Today, NIOSH launched Impact WellbeingTM, a national campaign to address the mental health crisis within the healthcare industry.
Shaun McGillis
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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Mistimed eating: understanding the implications for reproductive health
Associate Professor Matthew Butler received a five-year, $2.7M grant from the NIH to study how mistimed eating impacts reproductive health.
Shaun McGillis
Aug 8, 20233 min read
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US Surgeon General releases Advisory on social connection
The United States Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, released a national strategy on social connection.
Shaun McGillis
May 4, 20232 min read
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Postdoctoral scholar Leandro Brito featured at the American Physiology Summit press conference
Dr. Leandro Brito conducted a study to determine if evening exercise is more beneficial in lowering blood pressure than morning exercise.
Shaun McGillis
Apr 19, 20231 min read
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Suicide prevention matters every day
OccHealthSci joins others in recognizing both the month of September as Suicide Prevention Month, and last week as Suicide Prevention Week.
OccHealthSci
Sep 13, 20223 min read
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline changes to 988
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline changes to 988.
OccHealthSci
Jul 19, 20221 min read
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Sleep technology podcast episode
In our latest podcast episode, we chat with Dr. Miranda Lim, a neurologist with board certification in Sleep Medicine.
OccHealthSci
Jul 7, 20222 min read
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Addressing Oregon’s new heat and smoke rules
On May 12, 2022, Oregon OSHA announced new permanent rules to protect workers from the hazards of high heat and wildfire smoke.
OccHealthSci
Jun 13, 20220 min read
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New Workplace Mental Health Resources from American Psychological Association
APA is offering science-backed workplace mental health content to support the well-being of individuals and organizations.
OccHealthSci
May 27, 20222 min read
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Dr. Saurabh Thosar receives $2.97M R01 NIH grant
Dr. Saurabh Thosar, Assistant Professor at the Institute and colleagues was awarded a 5 year $2.97 million R01 grant from the NIH.
OccHealthSci
Mar 31, 20221 min read
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Keeping up with Oregon OSHA’s smoke and heat rule-making
The Oregon Healthy Workforce Center tracking current rule development of workplace rules addressing wildland smoke and excessive heat.
OccHealthSci
Mar 11, 20222 min read
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Talking about partnerships: Oregon Construction Advisory Committee
The Oregon Construction Advisory Committee partners with OccHealthSci.
OccHealthSci
Jan 22, 20223 min read
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Dr. Peter Spencer presents webinar on neurotoxic plants and mushrooms
We are pleased to share a recording of a recent presentation given by Peter Spencer , Ph.D., FANA, FRCPath, Professor of Neurology, OHSU...
OccHealthSci
Jan 6, 20221 min read
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Social determinants of health meets Total Worker Health®
Social factors like racism and classism have a huge influence over where a person has the opportunity to work.
OccHealthSci
Dec 6, 20213 min read
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Oregon OSHA renews collaboration with Oregon FACE
Oregon OSHA renews partnership with the Oregon Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation program.
OccHealthSci
Nov 17, 20212 min read
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Dr. Miranda Lim investigates new device to enhance sleep
OccHealthSci researcher Miranda Lim develops new device to enhance sleeping.
OccHealthSci
Nov 8, 20212 min read
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Firefighter shift schedules podcast episode
In the latest episode of the What's Work Got To Do With It podcast, we learn about the impacts of shift schedules on firefighter safety.
OccHealthSci
Oct 7, 20211 min read
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