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Sleep and Shift Work: Implications for Worker Health and Safety
OccHealthSci recently held a day-long gathering of sleep scientists and industry practitioners focused on sleep and shift work.
Shaun McGillis
Jul 17, 20233 min read


Can workplace check-ins reduce emotional exhaustion among employees in primary care clinics?
Research suggests check-ins between healthcare workers and supervisors might be a practical and effective to reduce emotional exhaustion.
Shaun McGillis
Jun 22, 20233 min read


Development and Validation of a Respectful Workplace Climate Scale
A partnership between Dr. Huang and state agencies supports the development of a tool to measure respectful climates at construction sites.
Shaun McGillis
Jun 5, 20232 min read


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 3, 20232 min read


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 18, 20231 min read


Nicotine use and the internal body clock
OccHealthSci researcher Dr. Joshua Gonzalez leads a pilot study to investigate the effects of nicotine on the body’s internal clock.
Shaun McGillis
Apr 10, 20232 min read


Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences 2022 Annual Report
The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences is pleased to share its 2022 Annual Report.
Shaun McGillis
Apr 5, 20231 min read


OccHealthSci researchers explore the potential links between Bisphenol A and liver cancer
Environmental epigeneticist Caren Weinhouse studies the link between BPA and a common form of liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma.
Shaun McGillis
Mar 21, 20232 min read


Environmental Exposure to Toxins and Disease Risks-Preview of Two Studies
OccHealthSci faculty receive grants from the Katherine Bisbee II Fund to study how environmental exposure can lead to genetic diseases.
Shaun McGillis
Mar 19, 20232 min read


Understanding Resilience and Micro-aggressions with Dr. Danielle King
Dr. King’s multi-faceted research examines workplace resilience, identity intersectionality and authenticity, and workplace behavior.
OccHealthSci
Feb 17, 20232 min read


Increasing Construction Safety
OccHealthSci speaks to construction workers and safety managers and interacted with stakeholders from across the state to promote safety.
OccHealthSci
Feb 3, 20231 min read


Total Worker Health podcast episode: Sedentary work
In our latest podcast episode, we chat with Drs. Ryan Olson and Brad Wipfli about their Total Worker Health research on sedentary work.
OccHealthSci
Jan 18, 20231 min read


¡El Kit de Herramientas de Active Workplace ahora está disponible en español!
This toolkit addresses sedentary behavior in the workplace using the Total Worker Health approach.
OccHealthSci
Jan 11, 20232 min read


Synchronization of Neurons of the Circadian Clock: Why is it Important?
We recently published a new video via YouTube, titled Synchronization of Neurons of the Circadian Clock: Why is it Important?
OccHealthSci
Jan 6, 20231 min read


Dr. Leandro Brito receives Early Clinical Investigator Award
Dr. Leandro Brito received an Early Clinical Investigator Award from the Medical Research Foundation of Oregon.
OccHealthSci
Dec 6, 20222 min read


Listen to the “Great Resignation” podcast episode
In this episode of What's Work Got To Do With It? we discuss the Great Resignation with Dr. Berrin Erdogan.
OccHealthSci
Nov 30, 20222 min read


OHWC’s FY22 report is out!
The Oregon Healthy Workforce Center publishes FY22 annual report.
OccHealthSci
Nov 22, 20221 min read


Fishing Forward podcast episode
We invite the Fishing Forward podcast team to share important research that can help improve the safety and health for commercial fishermen.
OccHealthSci
Oct 30, 20222 min read


Northwest Occupational Health Conference 2022 Recap
I was able to attend the Northwest Occupational Health Conference (NOHC) in Kennewick, Washington.
OccHealthSci
Oct 25, 20222 min read


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 12, 20223 min read
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