Improving worker health and safety in Oregon and surrounding areas
Oregon Healthy Workforce Center
The Oregon Healthy Workforce Center is working to make jobs safer and healthier for workers by studying ways to improve mental health, tackle substance use, and design better workplaces, so everyone can enjoy a better work life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10852788 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Oregon Healthy Workforce Center focuses on enhancing the health and well-being of workers through various interventions and educational outreach. This center collaborates with multiple universities and organizations to address critical issues such as workplace mental health, substance use disorders, and healthy work design. By conducting research on effective interventions, the center aims to improve worker safety and overall health outcomes. Patients may benefit from the findings and programs developed through this research, which are designed to create healthier work environments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit include workers in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Idaho who are affected by workplace health issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently employed or are outside the geographic focus areas may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health and safety standards in workplaces, benefiting workers' overall well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in workplace health interventions has shown promising results, indicating that similar approaches can effectively improve worker well-being.
Where this research is happening
Portland, United States
- Oregon Health & Science University — Portland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hammer, Leslie — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Hammer, Leslie
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.