Oregon Healthy Workplace Initiative for Better Health
Official title: Oregon Healthy Workforce Center
Funded at Oregon Health & Science University · NIH-11623442 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A multi-site effort aims to improve the health and safety of workers by coordinating research, tools, and interventions across workplaces.
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 start | September 1, 2021 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,267,450 |
| NIH project number | 6U19OH010154-15M002 |
| Project ID | NIH-11623442 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Workers in participating organizations who are eligible and consent to contribute to workplace health research.
✕Less likely to help
Employees at non-participating sites may not directly benefit from this project.
What this research studies
This program brings together collaborators to develop and test practical strategies for healthier work environments. It focuses on translating existing safety and health knowledge into real-world workplace changes. Participants may be employees at partner organizations who contribute to evaluating how interventions work in everyday settings. The project emphasizes collaboration, data sharing, and applying findings to improve worker well-being. Expect ongoing communication with participating sites and stakeholders over several years.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to safer, healthier workplaces and better employee health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Similar workplace health initiatives have shown improvements in safety practices and health outcomes in multiple settings.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hammer, Leslie — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Hammer, Leslie
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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.