Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences

09/03/2026

Big news for occupational health in Oregon — Professor Emeritus W. Kent Anger, Ph.D., and his wife Billie F. Anger have gifted the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences an unrestricted $500,000 donation to support ongoing research and programs. Read more about this generous contribution and its impact on our community: https://wix.to/boqfLQk

OccHealthSci Professor Emeritus W. Kent Anger, Ph.D. and wife Billie F. Anger have gifted the Institute an unrestricted $500,000 donation to support occupational health science in Oregon.

09/02/2026

Working construction comes with real pressures on mental health. The Construction CareLine is a free, confidential, 24/7/365 space to talk — no judgment. Call 833.444.6020 or visit usconstructioncareline.org. A muster point for your mind.

08/31/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. If you or a coworker is struggling, help is free, confidential, and available 24/7. Call or text 988, or visit Lines for Life for more resources: https://loom.ly/MozL77g

08/28/2026

Labor Rights Week is August 26-30 — a time to recognize the workers who power our communities and the protections that keep workplaces safe and fair. Know your rights from the U.S. Department of Labor, offers a full guide to workplace protections: https://loom.ly/1q4dz7U

Home page Worker.gov: Learn about rights and protections you have against discrimination as a worker in the United States.

08/27/2026

Looking for professional development opportunities? Check out the upcoming Total Worker Health®: Advancing Well-being in the Workplace and learn how to bring the Total Worker Health approach to your organization. Register today: https://loom.ly/WBb0TCY

08/26/2026

Check out the latest episode of Total Worker Health® in Practice: OccHealthSci Outreach Director Dr. Erin Flynn joins host Kate to discuss strategies for building trust and leveraging partnerships to create safer, healthier workplaces. https://loom.ly/QE8Rtm

08/25/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Month — and it's a critical time to talk about mental health in construction.

Construction workers face the second highest su***de rate of any industry in the U.S., over three times the national average. We now lose more construction workers to su***de than to jobsite injuries or accidents.

Lines for Life's Construction Su***de Prevention Partnership brings together nearly 100 companies, unions, and safety organizations to change that — building a culture of mental wellness to match the industry's culture of physical safety.

Learn more and get involved: https://loom.ly/njncJFc

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available 24/7. Call or text 988.

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08/24/2026

Ready to move beyond siloed safety and wellness programs?

The University of Washington's Total Worker Health® (TWH): Advancing Well-Being in the Workplace course is opening registration for its October cohort — and it's the key required course for the joint UW DEOHS/OHWC TWH Certificate Program.

What you'll gain:
A deep dive into the TWH five elements and core concepts
An introduction to occupational health psychology and its link to safety
Practical strategies to integrate safety, health, and well-being into your organization's policies and programs
Direct access to 4 lead instructors + 8 guest experts across TWH topics

October 8 – November 19, 2026
No prior TWH knowledge required — just a working familiarity with occupational health and safety.
Learn more and register to attend: https://loom.ly/WBb0TCY

08/21/2026

Turn lunch into a wellbeing boost. New guide from the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center outlines four simple steps employers can take to implement communal meal breaks to reduce loneliness and improve employee wellbeing. Read the quick 2-minute guide and start small changes today: https://wix.to/QuMyg82

A new guide from the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center outlines four simple steps employers can take to implement communal meal breaks to reduce loneliness and boost employee wellbeing by turning the daily lunch break into a communal meal.