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Oregon Health Authority has created a COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee to help the vaccine be distributed equitably in phases. Learn where to find vaccine information in your area. Read more...

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WAVE Sport Nutrition Curriculum

The WAVE Sport Nutrition Curriculum uses youth's interest in sports to teach them about healthy eating and hydration to fuel a healthy, active body for life. This knowledge helps athletes manage body weight and avoid unwanted ...

Siew Sun Wong | Sep 2018 | OSU Extension Catalog

Walk With Ease

Walk With Ease (WWE) is an exercise program that can reduce pain and improve overall health. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with Walk With Ease!

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Extension Health in All Policies - Professional & Continuing Education

Extension Health in All Policies (HiAP) is a collaborative approach to improving the health of all people by incorporating health, equity, and sustainability considerations into decision-making across program and Extension policy areas. The HiAP Education action team developed this tool to strengthen Extension’s capacity to impact the culture and context for population health improvement and promote health equity for all people living in America.

Apr 2018 | Online resource

Cloth face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19 / Mascarrillas de tela para evitar la propagación de COVID-19

The CDC now recommends the use of cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Learn how to wear, make and donate cloth face coverings to keep yourself, and our ...

Apr 2020 | Article

4-H Food and Fun Fitness Activity Curriculum

This set of activities gets middle school students engaged in fitness games designed to invigorate and educate. Physical education teachers, 4-H leaders and health teachers will find a wealth of good ideas that get kids moving.

Carolyn Ashton | Nov 2019 | OSU Extension Catalog

Latest Resources

COVID-19 Vaccine in Oregon

Find information from the Oregon Health Authority about COVID-19 vaccines in Oregon, including vaccine distribution, eligibility, safety and effectiveness, and FAQs.

Jan 2021 | Online resource

Extension assists with COVID-19 testing in Columbia, Washington counties

So far, the Columbia County clinics have resulted in 585 tests. Extension volunteers are helping with traffic flow, registration, and supporting the medical team with quality control checks.

Chris Branam | Dec 23, 2020 | News story

Farm Stress and Decision-Making During Challenging Times

Farming is one of the most stressful occupations in the U.S. What causes stress in farming? How do you cope with stress? How can you help yourself or others when there is too much stress?

Dec 2020 | Online resource

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Meet Our Experts

Lauren Kraemer

Assistant Professor of Practice, Family and Community Health

Contact me with all your health and wellness questions in the Columbia River Gorge.

Robin Maille

Family & Community Health/SNAP-Ed

Paolina Mulleneix

Farm to School Outreach Program Coordinator

Stephanie Polizzi

Family & Community Health

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Homeless in Metro area, what are my options?

Q: I've been a resident of Clackamas county for the past 30 years and have recently been made homeless. I need help with housing placement on a fixed income of $870.00 per month being on SS Disability. I've not found anyone...

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