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The future of work and the role of well-being
The Oregon Healthy Workforce Center (OHWC) has published a new Medium article, “The Future of Work: The Role of Well-being.“
OccHealthSci
Mar 8, 20221 min read


Podcast episode: Designing flexible work to create a just economy for Black and Latinx women
In our latest podcast episode, we highlight Dr. Charlice Hurst's 2021 symposium presentation, "Designing flexible work."
OccHealthSci
Feb 28, 20222 min read


Total Worker Health® training and facilitator resources from CPH-NEW
We appreciate both our strengths in collaborating with so many partners and the opportunities we have to further the sharing of knowledge.
OccHealthSci
Feb 15, 20222 min read


Talking about partnerships: Oregon Construction Advisory Committee
The Oregon Construction Advisory Committee partners with OccHealthSci.
OccHealthSci
Jan 22, 20223 min read


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


Podcast episode: Supporting low-wage, essential workers during COVID
In the latest episode of the podcast we talk with Dr. Tori Crain about supporting low-wage essential workers' nonwork life during COVID.
OccHealthSci
Jan 10, 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


Total Worker Health® practitioner education: Full steam ahead
The Oregon Healthy Workforce Center is engaged in delivering Total Worker Health to residents in the Pacific Northwest.
OccHealthSci
Dec 16, 20212 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


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


New podcast episode: Supporting Veterans through the arts
In our latest podcast episode, we learn about Román Baca’s work in supporting veterans through art and dance.
OccHealthSci
Nov 11, 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 1, 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 19, 20212 min read


Active Workplace Toolkit
The Active Workplace toolkit is a science-based toolkit designed to help reduce sitting time at work.
OccHealthSci
Oct 12, 20210 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 6, 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 23, 20212 min read


OHWC renewed for five more years
NIOSH has renewed the Oregon Healthy Workforce for another five years.
OccHealthSci
Sep 16, 20210 min read


Oregon offers employer resources to address emergency wildfire smoke rule
Oregon OSHA begins working with partners to distribute hundreds of thousands of particulate respirators to employers.
OccHealthSci
Aug 16, 20212 min read
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