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Oregon Cross-Agency Collaboration: Making Healthy Connections Through Transportation and Education
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Oregon Cross-Agency Collaboration: Making Healthy Connections Through Transportation and Education

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This case study explores a collaboration between the Oregon Health Authority, Department of Transportation, and Department of Education to advance the availability of multiple healthy and safe transportation options for residents, including school-aged children.

The profile outlines key factors behind the success of Oregon Public Health Division’s cross-agency collaboration with Oregon Department of Transportation and the Oregon Health Authority, details select activities, and explores achievements of the resulting partnerships.

This case study is part of a series that details how diverse state-level, cross-sector collaborations can positively impact population health.

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