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Research and Education Services 
Working to identify and prevent occupational and environmental illness & injury
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.
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.
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Climate and Health Program
The Climate and Health Program works to help Oregonians understand the potential health impacts of climate change and to promote healthy, resilient communities.
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Environmental Health Assessment Program
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.
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Environmental Public Health Tracking Program
The Oregon EPHT Program is working to develop a statewide network of health and environmental data that will drive actions to improve the health of communities.
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Harmful Algae Bloom Surveillance Program
We are working to gain a better understanding about the occurrence of toxic algae blooms in Oregon, and we advise the public when a bloom has been detected so people can take protective action to avoid illness.
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Hazardous Substances Incident Surveillance Program
Hazardous Substances Incident Surveillance (HSIS) system's function is to identify and describe any potential health effects associated with releases of hazardous substances.
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Health Impact Assessment Program
Health Impact Assessment provides decision-makers with information about how any policy, program or project may affect the health of people.
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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.
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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.
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Oregon Beach Monitoring Program
The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program monitors the waters along Oregon's coastline for the presence of fecal bacteria, and reports elevated levels to the public.
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Pesticide Exposure, Safety and Tracking (PEST)
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.
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Radon Program
The Oregon Radon Program provides technical assistance to the public regarding radon. The level of radon exposure in homes, schools, and other buildings can be determined through a simple test; testing for radon is easy, inexpensive, and effective.
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