College of Health - Oregon State University

.Fox completed his athletic training internship with Oregon State Athletics Go Beavs

"Athletic training is a perfect fit for me because I have always been passionate about helping others. Getting to work with athletes and help them achieve their goals is incredibly rewarding. I chose Oregon State to pursue this field of study as the program is well respected, and the university itself offers a good balance of big school amenities and facilities with a small school feel."

Other internship opportunities included traveling to El Paso for the Sun Bowl last season, working the Pac-12 Wrestling Championship, and helping host NCAA Baseball Regionals.

Read more at health.oregonstate.edu/internships

Paying tribute to Beavers making a difference worldwide, the 2024 Black and Orange Awards Celebration returns to Corvallis on Sept. 19 and 20. Join past award winners, OSU leadership and fellow Beaver Believers for two unforgettable gatherings packed with inspirational stories and the awarding of these prestigious honors.

The Black and Orange Awards Ceremony and Dinner Celebration takes place Thursday evening at the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts, followed by a Friday afternoon Alumni Fellows Lunch Celebration at the CH2M HILL Alumni Center.

Don't miss out — save your seat today at ForOregonState.org/BlackAndOrange.

Brianna Rostel () is a public health, health management and policy alumna. She completed her internship at the Grace Center for Adult Day Services in Corvallis, OR. As a transfer student, she was able to find her sense of belonging by participating in the Healthy Aging Club.

"I found it very rewarding to have the ability to get to know the participants of Grace Center. It has also been informative to learn how day-to-day operations function to keep the Grace Center running. It takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work to ensure non-profits like the Grace Center can follow their mission, and it has been helpful to learn some ways administration at Grace Center keep the place funded and running efficiently."

Congratulations to Franziska Loetzner, PhD, who has joined the School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences as a postdoctoral scholar. Welcome to our school and College.

https://health.oregonstate.edu/good-news/2024-07/new-postdoctoral-scholar-joins-college

Free opportunity this fall to expand and strengthen skills in public health precepting, offered by the Oregon ECHO Network.

The primary aim of the Oregon ECHO Network is to increase access to specialist expertise intended to improve participants’ knowledge, skills, and processes to deliver care, and increase the number of local experts through mentoring and peer-to-peer learning.

Tonya Johnson, MPH is on the faculty team offering this opportunity partnering with Oregon ECHO Network and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).

Learn more and register at: https://www.oregonechonetwork.org/programs

Kaycee Headley and Allison Myers discuss Oregon's AgriStress Helpline on the KUMA radio station's coffee hour. The helpline's purpose is supporting the agricultural and forestry communities in crisis.

Kaycee Headley is project director for the AgriStress Helpline in Oregon, and Allison Myers is associate dean for OSU Extension.

Read more and listen: https://health.oregonstate.edu/good-news/2024-08/kaycee-headley-and-allison-myers-discuss-oregons-agristress-helpline

Kaycee Headley and Allison Myers discuss Oregon's AgriStress Helpline The helpline, available at 833-897-2474, offers 24/7 access to trained professionals who provide emotional support and connect callers with relevant resources.

Honoring former dean Kinsey Bass Green (1938-2024). Kinsey left a remarkable legacy at OSU as a recognized expert on public policy, demographic trends, and economic factors affecting the home economics professional and not-for-profit organizations. A pioneer in family studies, Kinsey's career spanned teaching, leadership, and significant contributions to professional associations.

Join us in celebrating her incredible contributions and enduring legacy.

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Former dean Kinsey Bass Green dies Remembering Kinsey Bass Green (1938-2024), former dean of the College of Home Economics, now the College of Health, at Oregon State University. Learn about her impactful career in education, leadership and advocacy for home economics and family studies.

Brenda Tellez () completed her internship at Legacy Emmanuel Outpatient Orthopedics providing physical therapy services and working alongside two physical therapists who have helped her develop clinical approaches with guidance and feedback.

"The greatest value I have from working at Legacy has been providing services that person-first and education-based driven.

I have loved my experiences during my time in the DPT program. What I have appreciated most is the education around leading through the bio-psycho-social model. It has really helped me consider the person as a whole when providing my services during my clinicals."

Milam Hall during the summer 😍☀️ Milam Hall is home to some of our College of Health labs and the .

Fun fact: Milam's new roof includes a 106 kilowatt solar system, which provides about 25% of Milam's electrical use.

Photo by: Maia Farris Tkachuk

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Millions of Americans rely on private wells for drinking water, yet many are unaware of potential contaminants like arsenic and nitrate. The Oregon State University Be Well Project helps Oregonians learn about contaminants in their well water.

The College of Health team includes Associate Professor Veronica Irvin, Professor Molly Kile and Training Outreach Coordinator Laura Neilson.

Be Well Project helps Oregonians learn about contaminants in their well water Millions of Americans rely on private wells for drinking water, yet many are unaware of potential contaminants like arsenic and nitrate. This study explores the prevalence of well water contamination in Oregon, the health risks involved and more.

Happy Friday, . Here is some good news to finish off the week. Visit health.oregonstate.edu/good-news to read more and submit good news.

1. Biker enjoying the beautiful views of the Corvallis campus.
2. Team Oregon celebrates 40 years of world-class motorcycle training and education.
3. Andy Pitchford is honored with a prestigious research award.
4. Sam Logan is appointed executive editor to the Journal of Motor Learning and Development.
5. Shannon Lipscomb receives Outreach Award.
6. Lauren Kramer shares easy-to-implement tips to protect your health during wildfire season (smoke safety!)
7. Olivia Davis is awarded the Bloomberg Fellowship. One of 50 to win this award and the only Oregonian recipient in 2024.

Lauren Kraemer, associate professor of practice, shares practical and easy-to-implement tips for protecting our health during wildfire season.

https://health.oregonstate.edu/good-news/2024-06/associate-professor-practice-shares-smoke-safety-tips

Associate professor of practice shares smoke safety tips Lauren Kraemer, associate professor of practice, shares practical and easy-to-implement tips for protecting our health during wildfire season.

Anna Lane (.lane15) graduated this spring with a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences, human services option. She completed her internship at Family Tree Relief Nursery (FTRN) where she assisted family support specialists during home visits to families in the community. "I encourage anyone interested in people, advocacy, health, families, children, and relationships to join the College of Health. The HDFS program's curriculum is thoughtful, inspiring, culturally competent, and relevant to any career working with people", Anna shares.

Lifelong health and well-being for every person, family and community in Oregon, the nation and world.

Community Connect | OSU-Cascades Our students thrive in their academic pursuits, our researchers solve real-world challenges, and our campus expansion comes to life — because of our surrounding community.

OSU-Cascadess, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) researchers confirm connection in Central Oregon between community belonging and health.

“The data collected showed that individuals who reported a greater sense of belonging also reported better physical and mental health. This relationship was consistent across all the groups we worked with,” says Shannon Lipscomb. “As a health scientist, I found this to be an important finding as we consider policy and resources that support belonging.”

Belonging boosts health A survey of more than 1,000 Central Oregonians found that community belonging is an important determinant of physical and mental health.

Shannon Lipscomb, associate dean for research, received the Outreach Award during OSU-Cascades' 2024 Employee Award Ceremony.

A professor in human development and family sciences, Lipscomb was honored for her work collaborating across OSU’s Bend and Corvallis campuses to support faculty and student research at OSU-Cascades, and especially community-engaged research.

HDFS professor receives OSU-Cascades Outreach Award Shannon Lipscomb, associate dean for research, received the Outreach Award during Oregon State University–Cascades' 2024 Employee Award Ceremony.

Ev DeMott (.d) completed his kinesiology internship at Timberhill Athletic Club in Corvallis ().

He learned how to train clients and help others reach their fitness goals. ", especially the College of Health, has been outstanding in giving me resources and great professors that have helped me reach my academic and career goals. I have been amazed by the help I’ve received from Dee Gillen, who has been a great mentor to me since I met her and asked her to help me extend myself into the field of Kinesiology", Ev shares.

We hope you're enjoying the sun, Beavs. A few reminders for this week:
- is closed July 4 for Independence Day
- Be safe if you choose to light fireworks - Swipe to read about firework safety reposted from the Corvallis Fire Dept. and the Newport Police Dept.
- The Corvallis non-emergency number is 541-766-6911
- Fireworks are prohibited on ocean beaches and in
- Stay hydrated
- Be mindful of heat safety during the heat wave

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Special Olympics Healthy Athletes events the weekend of July 12-14 at Reser Stadium.

No previous experience with people with disabilities is required. Virtual training module for volunteers prior to the event will be provided.

Volunteers on Saturday and Sunday will receive lunch and a t-shirt.

More information and sign-up: https://beav.es/pxr

Summertime is looking beautiful in Corvallis 🧡 Here is some good news in the College of Health celebrating our students, alumni and faculty.

Sigride Asseko is committed to improving health in low-income areas. She enjoys collaborating with Perry Hystad, who leads the Spatial Health Lab and studies the overlap between epidemiology and environmental exposure assessment.

“My research looks at air pollution awareness, exposure levels and health outcomes in people living in low- and middle-income countries,” she explains. “Coming from a such a country myself, I enjoy working on issues that will benefit people not only in Gabon, but also in other low-income areas. Even in wealthier countries such as the U.S., there are many low-income areas that can benefit from my research.”

Decreasing air pollution and increasing environmental awareness Sigride Asseko has long been fascinated by the intersection of global health and the environment. Learn how she's channeling this fascination into a PhD in environmental and occupational health.

First-ever OSU-Cascades physical therapy students set to graduate The first group of physical therapy students from OSU-Cascades in Bend are set to graduate this weekend. The program is aimed to help fulfill needs in underserved communities around the state.

We are looking forward to celebrating our graduates tomorrow, June 14, at the College of Health graduation celebration! Please visit our website for event details and livestream links.

Event info: beav.es/c95

The commencement ceremony in Corvallis is Saturday, June 15.

Associate Professor Jonathan Garcia works globally and domestically on health disparities that emerge at the intersection of sexuality, gender and race.His work has focused on devising community-led approaches to social inclusion, HIV prevention and Hepatitis C treatment access, especially among Latine and LGBTQ+ people.

Jonathan would like to invite everyone to support by donating and/or attending the upcoming Eugene Gay Men’s Chorus concert, “Love Yourself!” The chorus performs in Eugene on June 15 at 7:30 p.m. and in Corvallis at 5 p.m. on June 16. Tickets are available online or at the door (linked in the story).

Read more: https://beav.es/pTe

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Jonathan Garcia on health disparities and LGBTQ+ well-being Associate Professor Jonathan Garcia works globally and domestically on health disparities that emerge at the intersection of sexuality, gender and race.

In the spirit of commencement week, meet Jeanne Armstong, a home economics alumna who recently visited campus 70 years after her graduation. Oregon State shaped who Jeanne is today.

During her time as a student, Jeanne had four children and made lifelong friends. Her college boyfriend, who was drafted into WW II, became her husband of 74 years. As a student, she lived in Waldo Hall, met a lifelong mentor, was part of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and worked as hard as she studied. She had anticipated graduating in 1949, but the war, and life, had other plans.

Read more about Jeanne’s interesting life in her alumni feature:
https://beav.es/pi6