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Research and Education Services

Staff

Karen Bishop
Public Health Educator
Environmental Health Assessment Program
karen.bishop@state.or.us
971-673-1219

Jill Brackenbrough
Office Specialist
Research & Education Services
jill.brackenbrough@state.or.us
971-673-0970

Dan Cain
Program Lead
Hazardous Substances Incident Surveillance Program
Occupational Public Health Program
daniel.t.cain@state.or.us
971-673-0197

Tara Chetock
Public Health Educator
Environmental Public Health Tracking Program
tara.a.chetock@state.or.us
971-673-1496

Kari Christensen
Public Health Educator
Brownfields Program
Pesticide Exposure, Safety and Tracking Program
kari.a.christensen@state.or.us
971-673-1211

Marina Counter
Research Analyst
Beach Monitoring Program
Harmful Algal Blooms Surveillance Program
Environmental Public Health Tracking Program
marina.counter@state.or.us
971-673-0998

Curtis Cude
Acting Section Manager
Research & Education Services
curtis.g.cude@state.or.us
971-673-0975

Mary Dinsdale
Senior Research Analyst
Environmental Public Health Tracking Program
mary.p.dinsdale@state.or.us
971-673-0219

David Dreher
Research Analyst
Beach Monitoring Program
Harmful Algae Blooms Surveillance Program
Hazardous Substance Incident Surveillance Program
david.m.dreher@state.or.us
971-673-0443

Nadege Dubuisson
Public Health Educator
nadege.dubuisson@state.or.us

Julie Early-Alberts
Program Manager
Research & Education Services
julie.early-alberts@state.or.us
971-673-0438

Dave Farrer
Public Health Toxicologist
Environmental Health Assessment Program
david.g.farrer@state.or.us
971-673-0971

Andrea Hamberg
Program Coordinator
Climate Change and Public Health Program
Health Impact Assessment Program
andrea.hamberg@state.or.us
971-673-0444

Sandra Healy
Executive Support Specialist
Research & Education Services
sandra.healy@state.or.us
971-673-2320

Rebecca Hillwig
Program Coordinator
Beach Monitoring Program
Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance Program
rebecca.hillwig@state.or.us
971-673-0431

Brenda Hoppe
Natural Resource Specialist
Beach Monitoring Program
Harmful Algal Bloom Surveillance Program
brenda.hoppe@state.or.us
971-673-0978

Todd Hudson
Toxicologist
Environmental Health Assessment Program
todd.hudson@state.or.us
971-673-0024

Lauren Karam
Program Coordinator
Environmental Health Assessment Program
lauren.karam@state.or.us
971-673-0974

Eric Main
Research Analyst
Environmental Public Health Tracking Program
eric.c.main@state.or.us
971-673-1212

Ben Maynard
Environmental Health Specialist
Clandestine Drug Lab Program
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
ben.t.maynard@state.or.us
971-673-0433

Daniel Morris
Epidemiologist
Environmental Public Health Tracking Program
daniel.s.morris@state.or.us
971-673-1210

Brett Sherry
Program Manager
Research & Education Services
brett.w.sherry@state.or.us
971-673-0442

Justin Waltz
Program Analyst/Program Coordinator
Clandestine Drug Lab Program
Pesticide Exposure Safety and Tracking Program
justin.waltz@state.or.us
971-673-1217

Karen Worden
Office Specialist
Research & Education Services
karen.a.worden@state.or.us
971-673-1124

Julie Wray
Office Specialist
Research & Education Services
julie.l.wray@state.or.us
971-673-0436

Barbara Zeal
Program Analyst/Program Coordinator
Clandestine Drug Lab Program
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
barbara.r.zeal@state.or.us
971-673-0028

Programs

Beach Monitoring Program

The Beach Monitoring Program monitors the waters along Oregon's coastline for the presence of fecal bacteria, and reports elevated levels to the public.

Clandestine Drug Lab Program

The Clandestine Drug Lab Program works to protect human health by assuring that properties formerly used in illegal drug manufacturing are properly evaluated, decontaminated and are fit for re-occupancy.

Climate and Public Health Program

The Climate and Public Health Program works to help Oregonians understand the potential health impacts of climate change and to promote healthy, resilient communities.

Environmental Health Assessment Program (EHAP)

Our primary goal is to prevent or reduce exposure to hazardous substances from industrial waste sites, unplanned releases of toxic substances and other sources of pollution present in Oregon's environment.

Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance (HABS) Program

HABS is working to gain a better understanding about the occurrence of toxic algae blooms in Oregon and advise the public when a bloom has been detected, so people can take protective action to avoid illness.

Hazardous Substances Incident Surveillance (HSIS) Program

The HSIS program identifies and describes potential health effects associated with the release of hazardous substances.

Health Impact Assessment (HIA) Program

The HIA program provides decision-makers with information about how any policy, program or project may affect the health of people.

Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

These programs are working to eliminate lead poisoning in Oregon: Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention and Lead-Based Paint Programs.

Occupational Public Health Program

Our mission is to identify and prevent work-related illnesses, injuries and deaths and to promote health and safety of all Oregon workers.

Oregon Tracking Program

The Oregon Environmental Public Health Tracking (Oregon Tracking) Program is working to develop a statewide network of health and environmental data that will drive actions to improve the health of communities.

Pesticide Exposure, Safety and Tracking (PEST) Program

We track and conduct investigations of health effects reported by people exposed to pesticides. These reports help us to identify trends in acute pesticide poisonings and emerging pesticide hazards and guide education and outreach efforts for prevention.

Radon Program

The Radon Program works to educate the public on the hazards of radon, promotes radon testing and mitigation and encourages radon-resistant new construction throughout the state  to reduce the prevalence of radon-induced lung cancer in Oregon.

About Us

We are Oregon Public Health Division's technical, scientific and educational public health professionals. We identify, assess and report on threats to human health from exposure to environmental and occupational hazards, and advise the people and communities of Oregon to best understand potential risks where they live, work and play in order to remain healthy and safe.

Research & Education Services is part of the Center for Health Protection.

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The programs in Research & Education Services focus on identifying, assessing, mitigating and preventing occupational and environmental illnesses and injuries in Oregon.

We monitor and track reportable environmental illnesses and occupational injuries and diseases and provide information and education to the public and health care providers on ways to reduce and prevent environmental health risks.

Mission
To improve the safety, health and well-being of all Oregonians.

  • Our programs are designed to reduce occupational and environmental injuries and illnesses by identifying, investigating, assessing and addressing the problem. We collaborate with communities, partner agencies and academia to determine ways that are effective in reducing and preventing toxic exposures and occupational injuries.
  • We provide research and education services to the public, health care providers and industry by consulting with our partners and the general public on topics ranging from electromagnetic fields, cancer clusters and  hazardous material spills to superfund site contaminants, statewide fish advisories or toxic algae blooms.

What We Do

Contact Us

Phone:971-673-0977
FAX:971-673-0979
Toll-free: 877-290-6767

Address

Research and Education Services
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 640
Portland, OR 97232

Hours of Operation

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM