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Extension helps establish a statewide Walk With Ease referral process

A statewide process has been established through both Samaritan Health Services Health Education and Oregon Wellness Network to conduct health care referrals to the Walk with Ease program.

Ellen Radcliffe | Feb 2024 | Impact story

Episode 30: ONREP

In this episode, Scott Leavengood invites Yasmeen Hossain & LeeAnn Mikkelson on the podcast to discuss ONREP (Oregon Natural Resources Education Program) and the importance of implementing outdoor education in schools statewide.

Feb 2023 | Podcast episode

Tips for a healthy heart?

Q: I'd like to know if there are any tips you can provide for improving my heart health. Are there certain foods I can eat or activities I should do?

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Extension exercise classes?

Q: I just read about a program called StrongWomen that is offered in some parts of the country. It sounds as though it's something I could really benefit from in the new year. Does my county Extension office offer anything like this? Thank you in advance.

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Oregon communities strive for health and longevity in Blue Zones Project

Residents get on board to encourage healthier people and place.

Lauren Kraemer | Jan 2023 | Impact story

Wild Edibles: Stinging Nettle

Stinging nettle is a delicious and nutritious food. It’s also a plant that can sting and cause welts. With these tips, you can learn how to safely gather, prepare and preserve this wild edible.

Danita Macy, Glenda Hyde, Jennie Brixey, Olivia Davis | Nov 2022 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

BEPA 2.0 has students stepping up their physical activity

BEPA Toolkit toolkit was borne out of a unique school-based approach to obesity prevention in six rural school districts.

Kathy Gunter | Oct 2022 | Impact story

StrongWomen participants and volunteers gain a resource in new website

The website provides participants with everything they need to know about the program, including exercise videos that allow them to follow along at home.

Chris Branam | Feb 24, 2021 | News story

4-H youth explore nature and learn a healthy activity in new hiking club

Youths in the fourth through sixth grades gained a better understanding of how to enjoy hiking safely, while at the same time they experienced a lifelong activity that promotes a healthy and active lifestyle

Chris Branam | Nov 18, 2020 | News story

Guidelines for Conducting Physical Activities

This document provides guidance for resuming in-person physical activity programming during times of COVID-19.

Oct 2020 | Educational document