OHSU ends practice of factoring a patient’s race into diagnosis, treatment decisions in kidney disease
January 19, 2022
The use of a “race factor” in clinical algorithms that help determine who gets what treatments for various diseases in under scrutiny; its removal in the algorithm for kidney disease follows national recommendations championed locally.
‘It’s not enough to quietly fit in’
January 03, 2022
The first female neurosurgeon in Croatia, Nikolina Sesar brings her tenacity, advocacy, fascination with the brain to her fellowship at OHSU
Something to hold onto
December 01, 2021
Rare Champion of Hope Award recognizes molecular geneticist Susan Hayflick, M.D.
Honoring the OHSU-VA partnership that continues to pay it forward
November 10, 2021
On Veterans Day, we salute all who served and who continue to do so through participation in medical research that benefits generations to come.
Blockbuster report could revolutionize medical education
September 14, 2021
Sweeping recommendations by a national committee co-chaired by OHSU leader could more reliably produce the physicians society needs most.
“This is a preventable illness”
August 23, 2021
ICU nurses caring for COVID-19 patients struggle to make sense of where we find ourselves.
Tribally directed videos inform, empower, celebrate, foster resilience amid COVID-19
July 22, 2021
OHSU, tribal partners, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board collaborated to make seven videos.
Advancing health through partnership
June 30, 2021
Adventist and OHSU collaborate to improve care after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
"We have some hope to offer”
June 25, 2021
The U.N. International Day of Support for Victims of Torture on June 26 is a chance to reflect on the work of the OHSU Intercultural Psychiatry Program.
Plain talk, respect, kindness is prescription for empowered patients, better health
May 13, 2021
OHSU Center for Ethics in Health Care expands Compassionate Communication Skills Education to benefit all patients.
They kept their eyes on the prize
March 19, 2021
OHSU M.D. Class of 2021 celebrates Match Day and three-quarters of the class graduates early.
OHSU stands up drive-through COVID-19 vaccine clinics
January 15, 2021
Employees across OHSU missions vaccinate home health care workers, first responders, community health care workers, join partners to open additional sites.
Students, trainees help make history
January 04, 2021
Learners from across OHSU programs are administering the vaccine.
Seizing the moment for change
October 19, 2020
OHSU, UW urologists energize their profession through national network focused on diversity, equity, inclusion.
OHSU members, community partners mobilize to fulfill statewide mission
September 29, 2020
Delivering donations to Phoenix and Talent families devastated by wildfires.
OHSU students pick up needle and thread to support vulnerable populations
April 17, 2020
Students make and distribute hundreds of masks.
OHSU mobilizes around wellness
April 09, 2020
Supporting employee resilience to best care for patients.
Jumping in at a time of need
March 27, 2020
More than two-thirds of M.D. Class of 2020 graduated early; some stepping into residency training early to help.
Centenarian’s wisdom remains a lesson today
March 24, 2020
'Life is tough, but you have to be tougher.'
Outstanding results in extraordinary times
March 20, 2020
M.D. Class of 2020 delivers 100 percent match, partners with program, alumni teams to create Alt Match Day.
Tara Houska, tribal attorney and climate activist, reframes the narrative to achieve environmental justice
February 07, 2020
'We are not going to solar-panel our way out of environmental disaster.'
Hatfield lecturer Dr. Camara Jones names, maps path to dismantle racism to advance health for all
January 17, 2020
Crowd of 400 brave weather to hear this nationally noted public health leader.
OHSU M.D. Class of 2023 dons their white coats, 'ushering in a ‘lifetime of public service’
August 09, 2019
The class is the school's most diverse class to date.
OHSU Research Week is a full-circle journey for PSU scholar
May 07, 2018
Aspiring neuroscientist becomes the patient she hopes to one day help.
OHSU M.D. class of 2018 celebrates 100 percent match amid tears, hugs
March 16, 2018
Over a quarter of OHSU's M.D. class of 2018 will continue to train and serve communities in Oregon.
Getting to Health Equity: When race no longer determines health
March 02, 2018
Harvard sociologist David R. Williams presented research on "the house that racism built," the first presentation in a new public lecture series.
‘Getting to health equity’ lecture is call to action for health care community
January 17, 2018
David R. Williams, Ph.D., M.P.H., to be the featured speaker at the upcoming inaugural Dr. DeNorval Unthank Endowed Lectureship in Health Equity.
OHSU students give, learn at Health Care Equity Week Health Fair in Pioneer Courthouse Square
November 01, 2017
Health care students from across the state offered uninsured and underinsured Oregonians access to free health and dental services as part of the annual Health Care Equity Week Health Fair.
OHSU Physician Assistant Program builds diverse, competitive program that is tops in the nation
October 11, 2017
Majority of incoming class represent rural areas, first-generation college attendees, and underrepresented minority groups.
OHSU teaches how societal structures impact health
September 26, 2017
A unique student-led program helps future physicians learn how social, economic, legal and cultural structures impact health.
OHSU celebrates as unique paths combine at the School of Medicine Class of 2021 White Coat Ceremony
August 11, 2017
The OHSU School of Medicine Class of 2021 donned their official white coats during an annual ceremony marking the start of their medical careers.
Diversity and Inclusion Awards recognize, reinforce institutional values around equity
June 14, 2017
OHSU holds annual Diversity and Inclusion Awards Ceremony, hosted by the OHSU Center for Diversity and Inclusion.
Unity Center for Behavioral Health offers calm alternative to noisy, high-volume emergency departments
May 30, 2017
Unity Center for Behavioral Health offers a holistic range of patient-centered care, possible through the partnership of Portland's health care systems and the community.
Medical students and mentors thrill in the magic of Match Day
March 17, 2017
Over 100 OHSU School of Medicine students took part in Match Day, where they learned where they would spend the next 5 to 7 years of their lives in residency training,
State of the School of Medicine address captures moment of growth, investment and change
February 08, 2017
Interim Dean John Hunter, M.D., F.A.C.S., delivered a “State of the OHSU School of Medicine” address Tuesday, Feb. 7, at an important moment in the school’s history, a moment of growth, investment and change.
Governor emphasizes importance of health care access at OHSU residency program in Klamath Falls
January 25, 2017
Gov. Kate Brown visited the OHSU Cascades East Family Medicine Residency Program in Klamath Falls Jan. 24 to help drive home the importance of the Oregon Health Plan given state and federal budget challenges.
OHSU commits to address gun violence as a public health issue
October 05, 2016
OHSU leaders, faculty, staff and students gathered in the late afternoon rain outside Mackenzie Hall to mark an institution-wide commitment to address gun violence as a public health issue.
