Public Health Insider | A Public Health Crisis: Factors That Impact Your Health Outcomes
Take a deep dive with Kari-Lyn Sakuma to discover these “social determinants of health,” how your ZIP code may be a more important predictor of your health than your genetic code and how we can work together to dismantle systemic health disparity.
Public health is affected by shifts in policy, social and environmental influences, technology and much more. As a global health crisis illustrates, gaps and inequities of any size in these systems can have devastating effects for health workers, the economy, particularly impacting communities with historic and systemic health disparities. As Oregon’s first accredited College of Public Health and Human Sciences, our Oregon State University students and alumni have long been working toward answers to the challenges of lifelong health in their communities.
Get an insider look at the impacts of public health with a webcast series hosted by some of Oregon State’s public health experts. There are several factors that affect our ability to live a healthy life. But have you considered your ZIP code as a factor for life expectancy and an indicator of systemic health inequities? The place you live, learn, work and play have an immense impact on access to healthy food, outdoor areas for exercise, mental well-being and medical care, as well as exposure to air pollution and toxins.
Ask Alumni | Healthcare Administration: Human Care in a Digital World
May 28, 2026
Curious about what happens behind the scenes in healthcare? Join this Ask Alumni panel to explore the wide-ranging and evolving field of healthcare administration.
How to Stand Out Early in Your Career with Ellen Raim
May 19, 2026
This interactive session features Ellen Raim, CEO of People Matter Consulting, an expert in organizational culture, workforce strategy and career development.
Travel Talks | From Savannah to Sofa: What Wild Cats Can Teach Us About Our Feline Companions
May 14, 2026
This captivating Travel Talk helps us understand our sofa-dwelling cats through a richer, wilder lens, while providing fascinating insights into the behaviors of wildlife you might encounter on your world travels.
Ask Alumni | Transform Your Career & Community Through Volunteering
May 13, 2026
Beaver alumni will share how volunteering has shaped their professional journeys and enriched their lives. Discover practical ways to get involved, make a difference and transform both your career and your community through service.