OPHA Sections Host "Pollution in People"
March 19, 2:00-4:00pm
Portland
The OPHA Health Promotion & Education Section and the Healthy Environments Section are hosting the Oregon Environmental Council presentation, Pollution in People.
In the Oregon Pollution in People study, a diverse group of ten women and men volunteered to have their bodies tested in a study of chemical pollution in Oregonians. Every person tested had at least 9 and as many as 16 toxic chemicals in his or her body including PFCs, phthalates, mercury, pesticides, bisphenol A, and PCBs. While some of these toxic chemicals came from contaminated soil, air, and water, many of the pollutants also came from food, everyday household dust, and from direct contact with products such as personal care items, plastic products, consumer electronics, and stain-resistant furniture. The toxic chemicals in our bodies are cause for concern because they can lead to health problems and as this study demonstrates, we are all contaminated with these toxic chemicals. This presentation will discuss the chemicals tested for, health impacts linked to these toxins, and simple steps individuals can take to reduce exposure to these compounds.
Presenter: Renee Hackenmiller-Paradis, PhD, MPH
Environmental Health Program Director
Oregon Environmental Council
Date: March 19th, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Portland- State Office Building (PSOB)
800 NE Oregon St. Room 1A
Portland, OR 97232
Presentation will begin at 2:30pm
Networking 2:00pm – 2:30pm and 3:30- 4:00pm
This event is open to all; information about OPHA membership and application materials will be available.
For more information, please contact Alissa Leavitt.
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Epidemiologists' Forum
Bisphenol-A (BPA), Endocrine Disruptors and the Precautionary Principal
Date: February 29
Time: 4:00-6:00pm
Location: Portland State Office Building, Room 1D
800 NE Oregon Street, Portland
Details: The OPHA Epidemiology and Biostatistics Section is sponsoring Greg Hill and Steven Kolmes. Greg Hill’s research looks broadly at applications of mathematics to environmental and sustainability issues. Steven Kolmes’ interests are in the areas of salmon recovery planning, combining ethical and scientific analyses in environmental policy discussions, water and air quality issues, and the sublethal effects of pesticides. This Forum is also sponsored by the Oregon Public Health Division and OHSU. For more information contact Ken Rosenberg, OPHA Epidemiology & Biostatistics Section Co-Chair.
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OPHA Presents "Unnatural Causes"
"Unnatural Causes" is a four-hour documentary series that sounds the alarm about our huge and disturbing socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities in health -and searches for their root causes. While we pour more money into drugs, miracle diets, and new medical technologies - and focus prevention efforts solely on what individuals can do to be healthier - Unnatural Causes
crisscrosses the country investigating the growing body of evidence that suggests there is more to our health than bad habits and unlucky genes. In doing so, it circles in on a slow killer in plain view: The social circumstances in which we are born, live, and work can actually get under our skin and put us at risk for stroke, heart disease, asthma, hypertension, diabetes, kidney disease, and even cancer.
OPHA is screening parts of "Unnatural Causes" and hosting a short discussion about topics brought up in the documentary throughout February, March and April.
Upcoming Screenings:
February 27, noon-1pm--OHSU, School of Nursing Bldg
3455 SW Us Veterans Hospital Road, Portland
March 5, noon-1pm--OHSU, School of Nursing
3455 SW Us Veterans Hospital Road, Portland
March 15, 8:30-10am OHSU- Campus Service Bldg
3505 SW Us Veterans Hospital Road, Portland
For more information contact Dr. Anna Jimenez, OPHA Medical Providers for the Underserved Chair.
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Sustainable Food Systems: Policy Challenges & Opportunities
Preventive Medicine Health Policy Symposium
Date: March 2
Time: 1:00-5:00pm
Location: Portland State Accelerator building, Mt. Hood Conference Room
2828 SW Corbett Ave., Portland
Details: Public health is heavily influenced by local, regional, and national food and agriculture policies that affect how, what, when, and where we eat. This symposium will bring together various perspectives on health, food and sustainability to identify policy challenges and opportunities. Participants will engage in rich discussions designed to explore key aspects of food policy and to identify ways to motivate individuals to participate actively in the food policy process.
This symposium will:
- * Build understanding of the connections among public health, sustainability and food policy
- * Increase awareness of food policy issues, key decision-makers, and policy structures
- * Provoke new ideas about how to mobilize individuals and institutions to take action to create and implement progressive food policies
- * Create opportunities for participants to engage in shaping food policy locally, regionally and nationally as it relates to public health and sustainable practices
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