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New research from : alcohol use and poor sleep create a bidirectional cycle among firefighters—each making the other worse. The study used objective sleep data from four Pacific Northwest fire districts and highlights how daily drinking to unwind can harm sleep health in this high-risk group. Read the full findings and practical takeaways. https://wix.to/ftHtkSM

Drinking to unwind after work may make firefighters’ sleep worse—and vice versa A new study published in Nature and Science of Sleep reveals that alcohol use and poor sleep form a bidirectional, self-reinforcing cycle among firefighters—each making the other worse. The findings, drawn from objective sleep data collected from firefighters across four Pacific Northwest fire dis...

AI is transforming work — but is it working for workers? 's Working Well series is hosting two free events this summer that every HR professional, safety officer, and occupational health practitioner should have on their calendar.

June 30 | 12–2 PM PT
Automating Mental Tasks: How AI Is Changing Work Activities, Employee Skills and Well-Being Risks
Dr. Steven T. Hunt examines what happens when AI takes over not just physical tasks, but strategic thinking, planning, and analysis — and what that means for employee health, equity, and business performance.
Register: https://loom.ly/u-Vo2z0
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July 14 | 12–2 PM PT
Pro-Worker AI: Designing AI That Works for Workers
Dr. Tahira Probst makes the case that surveillance, work intensification, and eroded autonomy aren't inevitable — they're design choices. Leave with a practical framework for advocating for worker-centered AI in your organization.
Register: https://loom.ly/u-Vo2z0

If you've completed 's TWH101: The Basics course and are interested in bringing the Total Worker Health approach to your workplace, check out our upcoming TWH: Train-the-Trainer virtual workshop this summer: https://loom.ly/cd3dpIw

Join this summer for a series of conversations focused on how AI is changing the workplace and what workplaces can do to design and implement that works for workers. Get your free tickets today: https://loom.ly/2l8hX24

Announcing the recipients of the 2026 W. Kent and Billie F. Anger Impact Awards for Research from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences. Read about their impactful work and how it advances worker health and safety. https://wix.to/xLmEGpE

Recipients of the 2026 W. Kent and Billie F. Anger Impact Awards for Research The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences has named the recipients of the prestigious W. Kent and Billie F. Anger Impact Awards for Research.

Recent research from looks at the factors contribution to burnout among primary care workers and suggests solutions are within reach. Check it out: https://loom.ly/3c8w49o

New research study examines factors contributing to burnout among primary care workers. New research examines factors contributing to burnout among primary care workers, suggesting it isn’t just the workload—it’s the values gap.

Did you know that recent research from suggests that the time when you eat breakfast could be a simple way to manage gestational diabetes. Check it out: https://loom.ly/0lDWygI

Breakfast timing may be a simple tool for managing gestational diabetes New research from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences and Oregon Health and Science University suggests that earlier breakfasts may be better for managing glucose in pregnant individuals with gestational diabetes.

Did you miss the latest webinar on building a ? Want to know what the latest sciences says about how THC and sleep? Check out the news hub: Oregon and the Workplace: https://loom.ly/kbTwuMs

is kicking off the summer with a couple webinars webinars focused on how AI could impact the and approaches to developing AI that works for workers. Find out more and your free tickets today: https://loom.ly/2l8hX24

Working Well | OHSU Working Well is webinar series that highlights unique and shared challenges impacting workers across industries.

OccHealthSci June 2026 Newsletter is live — your roundup of the latest news, updates, and events from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences. Read quick insights, upcoming events, and resources to support workplace health. Read now: https://wix.to/h3XgnV4

OccHealthSci June 2026 Newsletter The latest news, updates, and events from OccHealthSci