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New publication on Total Worker Health® leadership intervention by Dr. Leslie Hammer and team
Researchers demonstrated that supervisor support training interventions positively promote employee job, health and well-being outcomes.
OccHealthSci
Jan 19, 20222 min read


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


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


2021 Fall Symposium recap and recordings
Our Fall 2021 symposium "Work-life challenges and integration in the context of COVID."
Shaun McGillis
Nov 24, 20212 min read


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


Dr. Steven Shea receives 2021 Medical Research Foundation of Oregon mentor award
Institute director Steven Shea recognized by the Medical Research Foundation of Oregon for mentoring junior scientists.
OccHealthSci
Nov 2, 20210 min read


Supportive leaders and well-being
Job stress has significant impacts on the short and long-term health and well-being of the U.S. workforce.
OccHealthSci
Oct 20, 20212 min read


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


Sleep study finds why asthma worsens at night
New research shows that the internal circadian clock is a significant cause of nocturnal worsening of asthma.
OccHealthSci
Sep 24, 20212 min read


OHWC renewed for five more years
NIOSH has renewed the Oregon Healthy Workforce for another five years.
OccHealthSci
Sep 17, 20210 min read


Professor Steven Shea receives Outstanding Investigator Award
Professor Steven A Shea has received a 7-year $6.5 million “Outstanding Investigator Award” from the NIH.
OccHealthSci
Jul 28, 20211 min read


Bedrooms on 18 wheels: improving sleeping conditions for truck driving teams
OccHealthSci and partners at UW have completed studies on team truck drivers’ sleep, health, and well-being.
OccHealthSci
Jun 15, 20213 min read


SERVe intervention featured in Military Reach
The Veteran Supportive Supervisor Training program is now freely available and suited to support supervisors and Veterans in the workforce.
OccHealthSci
May 6, 20212 min read


Evaluating Oregon young worker injury and illness worker compensation data
We need to continually study the burden of injury to young workers across demographics, job types and industry to improve injury prevention.
OccHealthSci
Apr 22, 20212 min read


Return to Work: Impacts of COVID-19 on cannabis consumption in working-age Americans
How will those who depended on cannabis while experiencing joblessness or working remotely transition effectively back to the office?
OccHealthSci
Apr 2, 20212 min read


Women’s History Month: Celebrating our scientists
In honor of Women’s History Month, we wanted to highlight our Institute scientists and their research areas.
Shaun McGillis
Mar 31, 20213 min read


Safety in Transportation: Increased risks for older workers?
Researchers identified a higher fatality risk among transportation workers over age 65 when compared to their younger counterparts.
OccHealthSci
Mar 18, 20212 min read


Caring for caregivers during the pandemic
Caregivers in long-term care centers and in private homes are at risk of COVID-19 exposure and infection.
Shaun McGillis
Jan 13, 20213 min read


Oregon COVID-19 construction survey
On behalf of the Oregon COVID-19 Construction Taskforce, we invite all Oregon construction and trades workers to participate in a survey.
Shaun McGillis
Jan 11, 20211 min read


Circadian rhythms and athletes’ performance
Utilizing the NBA's COVID-19 restart “bubble” to uncover the impact of travel and circadian disruption on athletic performance.
Shaun McGillis
Dec 15, 20202 min read
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