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.
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.
