Match Day to reveal next step for soon-to-be physicians
March 15, 2023
OHSU medical students to learn residency assignments at much-anticipated event.
Facilitar el cuidado de pacientes con hepatitis C cuando el tratamiento parece imposible
February 23, 2023
Proyecto piloto simplifica las pruebas de detección y el tratamiento para los pacientes más vulnerables de Oregón.
Making Hepatitis C care easier when treatment seems impossible
February 23, 2023
Pilot project simplifies testing, treatment for some of Oregon’s most vulnerable patients.
OHSU physician-scientist elected to National Academy of Engineering
February 13, 2023
David Huang, M.D., Ph.D., recognized for co-creating widely used medical imaging technology.
OHSU confirma el primer modelo de primate no humano para estudiar el síndrome de Usher
February 13, 2023
Ahora los investigadores tienen un modelo para probar la terapia genética en el tratamiento de la principal causa de ceguera y sordera.
OHSU confirms first nonhuman primate model of Usher syndrome
February 13, 2023
Researchers now have a model for testing gene therapy as a treatment for leading cause of blindness-deafness.
Nanotechnology may improve gene therapy for blindness
January 11, 2023
New OHSU, OSU research uses lipid nanoparticles to target light-sensitive cells in the eye.
Artificial intelligence, diabetes experts combine forces for blood sugar management study
January 10, 2023
Smartphone app being improved to better help patients control their type 1 diabetes.
OHSU forecast: Respiratory illness peaking in Oregon
December 16, 2022
RSV, COVID hospitalizations down 25%, 15% statewide; flu hospitalizations to decline soon.
Potential drug takes aim at emerging Chikungunya virus
December 09, 2022
With new $4.7 million grant, OHSU, partners seek to reduce virus-caused debilitating joint pain.
To broaden long COVID care, OHSU prepares primary care providers
November 29, 2022
Easy-to-use guide and statewide, interactive video series help more clinicians better support their patients.
Nanotechnology may better identify, treat ectopic pregnancy
November 21, 2022
Ectopic pregnancies are a leading cause in pregnancy-related deaths.
To help address nurse shortage, OHSU prepares new educators
November 11, 2022
Oregon Nursing Education Academy established to expand nurse faculty, preceptor ranks.
Gene editing research highlighted in November OHSU Science Café series
November 04, 2022
Virtual science talks organized by OHSU’s Oregon National Primate Research Center.
Amid opioid epidemic, training helps dentists safely manage patient pain
November 03, 2022
Nearly 400 dental professionals nationwide have participated in OHSU School of Dentistry-organized series.
Pleasure-producing human clitoris has more than 10,000 nerve fibers
October 27, 2022
First known count of human clitoral nerve fibers could improve health, sexual function.
OHSU biostatistician elected to National Academy of Medicine
October 17, 2022
Miguel Marino, Ph.D., recognized for novel statistical approaches to health equity research.
OHSU physician-scientist awarded $1.5 million for research into how drugs work at molecular level
October 04, 2022
The prestigious NIH New Innovator Award funds pioneering work to design drug for heart, cancer, inflammatory and other conditions.
Hundreds receive free care at annual OHSU health fair
October 03, 2022
Event’s current student organizers partner with one of its founders to improve health care access.
OHSU School of Nursing Ashland campus opens state-of-the art facility
September 26, 2022
Recent graduate Crystal Richard describes how she was inspired by hands-on learning, is determined to make a difference.
Chronic conditions affect older Black, white patients differently
September 16, 2022
OHSU, Yale researchers find kidney disease bigger contributor for Black deaths; heart disease and depression significant factors in white deaths.
OHSU Street Nursing Team growing to better serve Southern Oregon’s unhoused
September 06, 2022
Nursing faculty, students build trust with local residents, offer health services.
Study to explore why COVID can also lead to obesity, diabetes
August 16, 2022
OHSU leading $2.5 million, two-year study in nonhuman primates.
Viruela símica (mpox en inglés): expertos de OHSU responden preguntas frecuentes
August 16, 2022
Estados Unidos declaró una emergencia de salud pública; estar informados es clave para prevenir la propagación de esta enfermedad que aún tiene baja prevalencia.
OHSU resumes annual White Coat Ceremony for newest medical students
August 11, 2022
OHSU M.D. Class of 2026 caps first week of medical school with rite of passage.
Mpox (monkeypox): OHSU experts answer common questions
August 09, 2022
U.S. has declared a public health emergency; education is key to prevent spread of still-rare disease.
Two OHSU scholars named American Academy of Nursing fellows
August 03, 2022
Quin Denfeld, Ph.D., RN, FAHA, and Ellen Tilden, Ph.D., CNM, RN, FACNM, honored for advancing the public’s health, nursing leadership.
Native American health professional training keeps growing with $3.4 million award
July 11, 2022
OHSU Northwest Native American Center of Excellence looks beyond medicine, will support next generation of Native dentists, pharmacists, more.
Half of transgender patients leave home state for surgery, study finds
July 06, 2022
Traveling patients pay more; limited local access to gender-affirming surgeons a likely reason.
COVID-19 vaccine now available for children younger than 5
June 21, 2022
OHSU encourages vaccination for young children; both Moderna and Pfizer are safe and effective.
Vacuna contra el COVID-19 disponible para niños menores de 5 años
June 20, 2022
OHSU fomenta la vacunación de los niños pequeños; la vacuna de Moderna y de Pfizer son seguras y eficaces.
Mental health struggles take toll on people suffering long COVID
June 09, 2022
While physical effects are widely known, mental health has been overlooked; OHSU Long COVID-19 Program unique in offering counseling and peer support.
OHSU to celebrate 2022 graduates at in-person gathering
June 03, 2022
More than 1,100 degrees to be awarded at June 5 convocation ceremony.
Community-based nurses meet underserved patients where they’re at
June 02, 2022
OHSU, Adventist Health Tillamook team up to make the case for insurance coverage of novel nursing services.
Helping more Native Americans become physicians to improve health care for all
May 02, 2022
OHSU Northwest Native American Center of Excellence catalyzes increase in students, faculty who are American Indian, Alaska Native.
Surgeon-scientist centers patients in research to improve transgender care
May 02, 2022
Reconstructive urologist Geolani Dy partners with trans community to study what’s important to them.
Study: Race, ethnicity impact how children access asthma care
April 07, 2022
Latino/a/x kids are more likely to receive preventive asthma care, Black youth are more likely to receive care in emergency departments.
New research helps explain how inflammation increases COVID-19 vulnerability
April 07, 2022
Study: Lab-made blood vessels get more COVID when inflamed.
New OHSU Science Café series focuses on neuroscience research
April 04, 2022
Virtual science talks are organized by OHSU’s Oregon National Primate Research Center.
Future physicians learn their futures Friday at Match Day event
March 16, 2022
OHSU medical students to learn their residency assignments at hybrid in-person/virtual celebration.
OHSU expands, improves transgender health services
February 10, 2022
New staff, projects focused on better serving transgender, nonbinary patients.
With new microscope, scientists will explore how tiny molecules make cells work by organizing at right place, right time
January 25, 2022
W. M. Keck Foundation awards OHSU research duo $1 million to develop new technology to quantify molecular aggregates, track their involvement in cellular functions, disease.
OHSU to expand Portland’s COVID-19 vaccine, test options with two new sites
January 14, 2022
Oregon Health Authority to oversee Portland Expo Center community site.
From foster care to heart transplant, Medford woman overcomes the odds
November 16, 2021
31-year-old patient gains new perspective after beating unexpected health crisis.
Bringing eye care closer to home: OHSU trains community health workers for statewide network
November 16, 2021
Portland-based OHSU Casey Eye Institute team collaborates with community health clinics across Oregon to prevent blindness.
OHSU physician elected to National Academy of Medicine
October 19, 2021
Erik Brodt, M.D., recognized for efforts to increase Native American representation in health care.
Study to investigate stem cell therapy as potential glaucoma treatment
October 12, 2021
NIH awards $6.7M total to research team that includes OHSU Casey Eye Institute.
Students provide free health services to 300 Oregonians at community event
October 05, 2021
OHSU Health Care Equity Fair held for 13th time after pausing last year due to the pandemic.
$6.9M grant aims to improve Northwest worker safety, health
September 21, 2021
Oregon Healthy Workforce Center to research well-being of workers in health care, firefighting, in-home care, utility, manufacturing industries.
Five Oregonians hospitalized due to misuse of ivermectin for COVID-19
September 17, 2021
Between Aug. 1 and Sept. 14, Oregon Poison Center at OHSU managed a total of 25 cases in Oregon.
International project seeks to eliminate HIV in kids
September 13, 2021
New strategies to be tested at OHSU’s Oregon National Primate Research Center.
Do not use drug designed to treat parasitic worms for COVID-19
August 24, 2021
Oregon Poison Center at OHSU experiences substantial increase in calls involving intentional misuse of ivermectin.
Unexpected friendship grows out of a tragic death
July 01, 2021
Heart transplant patient connects with family of his young donor.
New gene therapy uses Tylenol to combat genetic diseases
June 10, 2021
Novel approach corrects disease-causing mutations by making treated livers cells immune to acetaminophen.
Monoclonal antibody prevents HIV infection in monkeys, study finds
June 07, 2021
Leronlimab to be studied as potential HIV PrEP drug in an early human clinical trial.
OHSU celebrates 2021 graduates who learned amid COVID-19 crisis
June 04, 2021
More than 1,300 degrees to be awarded at virtual convocation June 6.
Understanding pollution from the gene’s perspective
May 14, 2021
Caren Weinhouse, Ph.D., M.P.H., explores how environmental pollutants prompt epigenetic changes.
OHSU nurses recognize one another’s accomplishments during pandemic, beyond
May 12, 2021
Hospital creatively celebrates National Nurses Week, May 6-12.
Gene editing clinical trial participant dreams of a future with sight
May 10, 2021
Oregon woman with impaired vision hopes medical advances will mean children with CEP290 gene mutations won’t need to experience blindness.
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Update
April 13, 2021
Following federal and state recommendations on April 13, OHSU paused its use of the Johnson & Johnson (also known as Janssen) COVID-19 vaccine while the CDC reviews the vaccine’s safety data out of an abundance of caution.
Oregon donors help OHSU expand access to eye exams, treatment and education statewide
March 31, 2021
Philanthropic gifts totaling $3.25 million will support OHSU Casey Eye Institute Community Outreach Program.
HIV vaccine candidate’s mysteries unlocked 20 years later
March 25, 2021
Highly effective cytomegalovirus-based vaccine explained in new scientific studies.
OHSU launches Long COVID-19 Program to better serve patients with chronic coronavirus symptoms
March 24, 2021
Patients can receive comprehensive care from collaborative health care team using current best practices.
AI correctly diagnoses vision-threatening condition in babies in India
March 22, 2021
Results indicate algorithm may not have racial bias found in other artificial intelligence technologies.
Retired teacher overcomes COVID with school community’s support
March 12, 2021
After about two months in the hospital, Portland man starts physical therapy and new road to recovery.
Losing Obamacare protections during pandemic could increase health disparities
February 18, 2021
One-third of patients with COVID-19 did not have another health condition before 2020, study finds.
California using OHSU COVID-19 vaccination video to train paramedics, EMTs
January 14, 2021
OHSU Occupational Health training now supporting pandemic response across state lines.
OHSU-developed HIV vaccine tech tested in humans for first time
January 06, 2021
Vir Biotechnology, which licensed OHSU vaccine platform, leads Phase 1 clinical trial.
New Elks Children’s Eye Clinic building opens to patients
December 18, 2020
60,000-square-foot, $50-million project offers advanced eye care for children, adults.
Actualización Sobre el Ensayo Clínico de OHSU de la Vacuna Contra el COVID-19
December 14, 2020
Individuals who have high risk for infection are being prioritized for enrollment into national study.
OHSU COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trial Update
December 14, 2020
Individuals who have high risk for infection are being prioritized for enrollment into national study.
OHSU physician honored for co-invention of eye-imaging technology
December 04, 2020
David Huang, M.D., Ph.D., recognized by Sanford and Susan Greenberg Prize to End Blindness.
El ensayo de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 recluta residentes del área metropolitana de Portland
November 30, 2020
OHSU es el único centro de Oregón para el ensayo clínico en fase 3 elaborado por AstraZeneca, Universidad de Oxford.
COVID-19 vaccine trial recruits Portland metro area residents
November 30, 2020
OHSU is the only Oregon site for Phase 3 clinical trial by AstraZeneca, Oxford University.
OHSU Science Café series to discuss gender, sex diversity
October 27, 2020
Virtual science talks organized by Oregon National Primate Research Center.
Less invasive ventilation use grows dramatically, without needed data
October 19, 2020
Researchers recommend clinical trials to assess noninvasive ventilation for cancer, dementia patients near end of life.
10,000+ free eye exams to prevent blindness in Oregon
October 15, 2020
OHSU Casey Community Outreach Program’s mobile eye clinic celebrates 10 years.
Hepatitis B cure sought with help of animal research
October 13, 2020
OHSU has created nonhuman primate model for virus that has infected 2 billion worldwide.
OHSU investigating lab-made antibodies to treat COVID-19 in clinical trial
October 12, 2020
Hospitalized patients with mild to moderate coronavirus infection can volunteer.
First medical residency program in the works for Central Oregon
September 22, 2020
New OHSU program could bring family medicine residents to Madras as early as 2024.
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September 10, 2020
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OHSU recognized as Cardiac Center of Excellence
September 10, 2020
DNV GL Healthcare certifies OHSU for chest pain, heart failure, heart pump care.
COVID-19 vaccine study shows severe disease preventable in hamsters
September 03, 2020
OHSU immunology researchers contribute to research published in Nature Medicine.
OHSU named LGBTQ HealthcareEquality Leader for eighth time
August 31, 2020
Human Rights Campaign Foundation recognizes equity, inclusivity for LGBTQ patients, employees.
New medical students eager to learn, serve during pandemic
August 18, 2020
OHSU M.D. Class of 2024: 45% come from racial or ethnic backgrounds other than white; 63% identify as female.
New heart allows Eugene man to plan his future
August 06, 2020
OHSU has implanted 2 donated hearts, 9 heart pumps since 2019.
New injection could prevent HIV in nonhuman primates
August 04, 2020
Concentrated formula of experimental drug leronlimab to be studied.
Lego-inspired bone and soft tissue repair with tiny, 3D-printed bricks
July 24, 2020
Flea-sized, hollow blocks can be filled with materials that improve healing.
OHSU ophthalmologist to lead National Eye Institute
July 24, 2020
Michael Chiang, M.D., will begin new role at NIH research institute in late 2020.
More medical residents sought to meet health needs of Oregonians
July 09, 2020
OHSU partners with other hospitals, health systems to grow state’s residency slots by 100.
Contact tracing in a pandemic gives students real-world education
June 17, 2020
Medical, public health students contribute to state, county COVID-19 response.
Heart pump offers Eugene man ‘complete turnaround’
June 09, 2020
OHSU has implanted six ventricular assist devices since January 2020.
OHSU celebrates more than 1,200 new graduates
June 04, 2020
June 7 convocation first step in advancing human health in post-pandemic world.
Hairy, lab-grown human skin cell model could advance hair loss research
June 03, 2020
OHSU Ph.D. candidate grew organoids at Stanford University lab.
Gathering big data to accelerate the COVID-19 fight
May 26, 2020
Scientists creating secure, central database of electronic health records from coronavirus patients.
Coronavirus survivors could be protected against future illness, study suggests
May 22, 2020
OHSU immunology researchers contribute to nonhuman primate research published in Science.
Coronavirus patient discharged after 58 days at OHSU
May 14, 2020
Washington woman survived after 30-day life support treatment.
Simulation helps OHSU health care workers, students prepare for COVID-19
May 06, 2020
Artificial lungs, mock ICU provide opportunity to safely practice before patient surge.
OHSU med school graduate battles COVID-19 in New York
April 29, 2020
Emergency medicine physician and Portland native caring for patients in crisis.
OHSU performs first heart transplant since re-activating program
April 10, 2020
Since August 2019, OHSU Heart Failure and Transplant Program has implanted three ventricular assist devices and hired four advanced heart failure cardiologists, including a new section head.
Weekly video chat is helping Oregon primary care providers tackle COVID-19
April 08, 2020
OHSU, OHA offer informational coronavirus sessions for health care workers.
Drugs considered for COVID-19 can raise risk for dangerous abnormal heart rhythms
April 02, 2020
OHSU, Indiana University paper advises caution, monitoring if drug combination used.
OHSU performs first-ever CRISPR gene editing within human body
March 04, 2020
BRILLIANCE clinical trial aims to enable sight in people born with a blindness-causing mutation.
Adults don’t need tetanus, diphtheria boosters if fully vaccinated as children, study finds
February 25, 2020
U.S. currently recommends booster shots for adults every 10 years.
Celebrate sight with interactive storytelling project
February 06, 2020
OHSU Casey Eye Institute campaign raises awareness about eye health.
Oregonian gets life-saving heart valve repair without open-heart surgery
February 04, 2020
OHSU treats first participant in clinical trial for transcatheter tricuspid valve repair.
Tech that detects cause of preemie blindness gets federal nod
January 30, 2020
Artificial intelligence algorithm receives FDA breakthrough device status.
HIV patients lose smallpox immunity despite childhood vaccination, AIDS drugs
January 28, 2020
HIV-associated immune amnesia could explain why HIV-positive people still have shorter lives than HIV-negative counterparts.
Oncologist focused on HPV in Native American women named national fellow
January 24, 2020
Amanda Bruegl honored by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program.
Body donor makes final gift to increase medical knowledge, understanding
January 09, 2020
Massage therapist among 100 donors honored at OHSU Body Donation Program’s annual Service of Gratitude.
Single dose of antibodies can knock out HIV in newborns
January 07, 2020
Study: Combination of 2 antibodies taken 30 hours after virus exposure prevents infection in baby monkeys.
New ‘tooth-on-a-chip’ could lead to more personalized dentistry
December 19, 2019
Miniature dental device gives an up-close, real-time view into how teeth respond to dental materials.
Dangerous bone marrow, organ transplant complication explained
December 19, 2019
Scientists find mechanism behind reduced blood cell production, increased infection risk.
FDA recommends approval of eye drug tested in Portland
December 16, 2019
OHSU is part of multi-center study testing teprotumumab for thyroid eye disease.
Klamath Falls celebrates new Sky Lakes Collaborative Health Center’s opening
December 12, 2019
Primary care, health care education to be focus of 100,000 square-foot facility.
Partnership encourages Native Americans to pursue health care careers
December 11, 2019
Northwest universities, health board combat disparities by boosting Native enrollment in health sciences, medical school.
Better vaccines, immune response with new additives
October 30, 2019
OHSU awarded $2.1 million to develop new adjuvants for Zika, Chikungunya viruses.
Discovery in monkeys could lead to treatment for blindness causing syndrome
October 25, 2019
Oregon National Primate Research Center at OHSU reports first-ever nonhuman primate model for Bardet-Biedl Syndrome.
Protein associated with many diseases fully visualized for first time
October 03, 2019
Researchers have discovered how a protein associated with numerous health problems works, which could one day inspire new drugs for treatment.
New vaccine against tropical disease yellow fever to be tested
September 30, 2019
Clinical trial for OHSU’s HydroVax vaccine platform to start in 2020.
Mosquito facility opens to aid search for malaria drugs
September 19, 2019
New OHSU insectary designed to raise up to 200,000 mosquitoes.
Dental fillings to get makeover with $7.4 million grant
September 09, 2019
OHSU School of Dentistry seeks to make dental materials last a lifetime.
Transgender patients find health, allies at OHSU
September 05, 2019
Comprehensive program provides quality, respectful health care to all.
Better, longer-lasting flu vaccine to be developed at OHSU
August 29, 2019
Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute scientist awarded $1.7 million for Grand Challenge for Universal Influenza Vaccine Development.
OHSU expanding, improving transgender health services
August 28, 2019
New staff, projects seek to better meet the needs of transgender patients.
Occupational therapist with low vision helps her peers find independence
August 19, 2019
OHSU’s Kathryn Marxen-Simonson teaches use of tech, tools to improve quality of life.
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program at OHSU earns national accreditation
August 13, 2019
Knight Cardiovascular Institute has Oregon’s only Adult Congenital Heart Association-recognized program.
OHSU’s most diverse medical class to date will don white coats for first time
August 08, 2019
Annual White Coat Ceremony to be held Friday, Aug. 9, in Portland.
More than 5,000 lives touched by OHSU Kidney Transplant Program
July 24, 2019
As a leader in organ transplantation, the OHSU Kidney Transplant Program celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.
HIV vaccine nears clinical trial following new findings
July 17, 2019
Weakened form of vaccine still eliminates HIV-like virus in monkeys.
Native American physician numbers could increase with new path to medicine
June 20, 2019
OHSU offers the only post-baccalaureate, pre-medical program exclusively for Native Americans.
New partnership seeks to transform health care, graduate medical education in rural California, Oregon
June 05, 2019
American Medical Association grant will connect resident physicians to communities in need of more providers.
New eye clinic building meets construction milestone
May 24, 2019
The last beam is raised, topping out the Elks Children’s Eye Clinic.
Near-death comeback gives man new lease on life
May 22, 2019
Washington man turns life around following OHSU hospitalization.
Fall prevention: Nursing professor leads study to keep older patients safe, independent
May 17, 2019
Research Week 2019: Community-based research could help clinicians, care providers offer more personalized care.
Get the flu shot, your teeth cleaned in one visit
May 07, 2019
Oregon first state to allow dentists to offer any vaccine to adults and kids.
Body donor’s rare anatomy offers valuable lessons
April 08, 2019
99-year-old rural Oregonian may have been the oldest-known person with rare, life-threatening condition.
Heart valve repair enables woman to walk, breathe again
March 25, 2019
OHSU is the only hospital in Oregon that repairs, replaces all heart valves without open-heart surgery.
Dental fillings could last twice as long
March 04, 2019
New material could mean fewer trips to the dentist’s office.
Congenital heart disease patients living longer
February 25, 2019
Patients born with heart defects receive comprehensive care, from birth through adulthood, at OHSU.
Careers in cancer: Apply now
February 14, 2019
OHSU Knight Scholars program is accepting applications from rural, underrepresented ninth- and 10th-graders.
Feeding tubes shouldn’t be on POLST forms: JAGS opinion paper
January 31, 2019
Surgically inserted feeding tubes harm patients with dementia, research shows.
Service honors body donors for invaluable contributions to medical education
January 30, 2019
OHSU students organize annual event to thank donors, families for selfless gift.
New vaccine offers fresh take on malaria fight
January 23, 2019
Cytomegalovirus-based vaccines also being tested for HIV and TB.
Army, OHSU health care pros team up for new medical exchange
January 22, 2019
OHSU is one of only two U.S. hospitals to participate in Army Military Civilian Trauma Team Training program.
‘It’s magic’: OHSU surgeon John Barry performs 2,500th kidney transplant
December 31, 2018
Barry has performed roughly half of the kidney transplants at OHSU since the hospital began offering them in 1959.
More Oregonians sharing end-of-life wishes with POLST
November 28, 2018
Trends changing in use of the Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment form.
New online training helps veterans reintegrate into workforce
November 12, 2018
OHSU program teaches supervisors specific behaviors to support and retain returning veterans.
OHSU program that helps marginalized communities celebrates fifth anniversary in West Medford
November 09, 2018
I-CAN helps vulnerable patients, while students learn how socioeconomic factors affect health.
Sleep apnea more deadly when patients experience short interrupted breaths
October 19, 2018
Study shows patients with sleep apnea who have short interruptions in breathing while sleeping are at higher risk for death than those with longer interruptions.
High hopes for 4-year-old’s vision after gene therapy
October 16, 2018
Caspian Soto is among the first patients in Oregon to receive a new gene therapy treatment for a rare, blindness-causing mutation.
Free, student-run homeless clinic expanding to offer dental care
October 11, 2018
Students from OHSU, OSU, PSU volunteer to serve vulnerable residents.
Molecular link between body weight, early puberty identified
October 10, 2018
The enzyme that can activate or suppress puberty gene behaves differently in fat and thin rats.
Grinning big: Facial reanimation returns the gift of a smile
September 27, 2018
OHSU offers a variety of treatment options for people with facial paralysis.
OHSU Healthcare appoints new chief operating officer
September 20, 2018
Joe E. Ness, M.H.A., R.Ph., has been appointed following an extensive national search.
Monmouth students discover unexpected opportunities at 10-year-old nursing program
September 14, 2018
The newest of five regional OHSU School of Nursing campuses marks a decade.
Antioxidant reduces risk for second heart attack, stroke
September 04, 2018
Cells and platelets stick inside arteries, increasing risk after the initial heart attack.
Fake, but gruesome injuries up the ante in health care simulation
August 23, 2018
OHSU simulations use theatrical makeup to create more realistic scenarios to enhance the training experience for medical students.
Electronic health record use grows health IT workforce
August 20, 2018
According to a study, the number of U.S. workers involved in information technology at hospitals and clinics has grown to more than 161,000 people.
160 future physicians to start their medical journeys at OHSU
August 07, 2018
The School of Medicine will host annual White Coat Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 10.
Medical students walk in patients’ shoes through new OHSU program
July 30, 2018
School of Medicine offering teaches health care challenges first-hand.
Stranger gives toy store owner new kidney, second chance
July 26, 2018
Organ donation recipients celebrate life at annual OHSU Transplant Picnic.
Program that helps marginalized communities access care expands to Rockwood
July 19, 2018
OHSU’s statewide Interprofessional Care Access Network opens sixth location.
Routine, coordinated treatment of opioid abuse can stem national epidemic
July 13, 2018
Published paper and National Academies workshop encourage embracing opioid use disorder as a chronic medical condition.
Keep your eyes safe during fireworks displays
July 03, 2018
Clinicians at OHSU’s Casey Eye Institute remind the public to protect their vision during Independence Day festivities.
Study: Zika could cause more miscarriages than we realize
July 02, 2018
26 percent of nonhuman primates lost pregnancies despite not showing symptoms.
Fewer people dying in hospitals, stressful end-of-life transitions reduced
June 26, 2018
Study finds people are increasingly able to die according to their wishes.
Grad students grow, learn with support of ARCS Foundation Oregon
June 04, 2018
$1.5M endowment could increase award amounts as well as the number of awards for scholars.
Elks association essential to OHSU’s fight against childhood blindness
May 31, 2018
Fraternal order gives $20M to build new Oregon Elks Children’s Eye Clinic.
New center to advance collaborative, community-focused health care in Klamath Falls
May 30, 2018
$50 million project includes 100,000 square-foot building to house providers, medical clinics, training facilities.
Reducing suffering, in the hospital and beyond
May 24, 2018
OHSU’s Elona Dellabough-Gormley volunteers at needles exchanges.
Inspiring youth to create technology solutions for diabetes care
May 17, 2018
OHSU diabetes and clinical nutrition experts help Beaverton students in health tech challenge.
AI better than most human experts at detecting cause of preemie blindness
May 02, 2018
A new algorithm could help overcome the shortage of physicians trained in disease diagnosis.
Research Week 2018: Barr-Gillespie enthusiastically sticks up for science
May 02, 2018
OHSU interim senior vice president for research is driven by the search for understanding.
Research Week 2018: Why Justin Merritt caught the science bug
May 01, 2018
OHSU microbiologist focuses on bacteria’s role in oral disease.
Telemedicine provides accurate diagnosis of rare cause of blindness in preemies
April 06, 2018
A new study shows blindness-preventing treatment for premature babies can be done as effectively with telemedicine as with traditional, in-person eye exams.
Meet Wayne Monfries, new OHSU board chair
March 22, 2018
Key figure in OHSU presidential search is an accountant by trade, has service in his heart.
Soon-to-be physicians will learn their fate at Match Day ceremony
March 15, 2018
Residency destinations to be revealed for OHSU School of Medicine’s class of 2018.
Learning to share tough news -- the compassionate way
March 13, 2018
OHSU medical students take a new exam to help them master ethical and professional communication skills.
Have an (artificial) heart
March 08, 2018
OHSU develops the first total artificial heart, designed to be a permanent replacement for a failing human heart.
First Oregonian receives artificial mitral heart valve without open-heart surgery
February 28, 2018
OHSU is the third institution nationally to perform transcatheter mitral valve replacement in new clinical trial.
Preventing stress, weight-related conditions among bus drivers
February 26, 2018
About 300 new bus operators to participate in an OHSU-PSU study.
Portland Aerial Tram closed Feb. 15-19
February 12, 2018
Shuttle service to OHSU will be provided during the closure.
OHSU, CDC unravel mysterious eye infection
February 12, 2018
Oregon woman infected with cattle eyeworm species--the first known case in humans.
Health science career within reach for underrepresented youth
January 22, 2018
On Track OHSU! program inspires a Woodburn teen to pursue a medical imaging career.
Zika virus damages placenta, which may explain malformed babies
January 17, 2018
New research suggests the Zika virus damages a mother's placenta, resulting in decreased oxygen transported to the baby, which can impair fetal development.
Fresh approach to TB vaccine offers better protection
January 17, 2018
A unique platform that resulted in a promising HIV vaccine has also led to a new, highly effective vaccine against tuberculosis that is moving toward testing in humans.
Pass the potassium to lower blood pressure
January 09, 2018
A collaborative project will study how potassium-rich diets may help decrease blood pressure.
Activity monitors only effective when users set goals
January 08, 2018
Activity monitors alone may not motivate users to be more active, but trackers can have an impact when users set specific goals.
OHSU to provide new, FDA-approved gene therapy for a form of blindness
December 26, 2017
OHSU will be one of just four institutions nationwide to initially provide a new gene therapy treatment for a form of blindness that affects both children and adults.
Body donations leave a lasting medical legacy
December 12, 2017
OHSU students honor donors and their families at annual service.
Billions of dollars saved with eye imaging technology co-invented by OHSU physician
December 08, 2017
Optical coherence tomography scans often lead to reduced cost, pain and complications for patients.
Understanding the Berlin patient’s unexpected cure
November 10, 2017
A new research model is being used to study stem cell transplants as a potential means to treat and cure HIV.
