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OHSU board extends Pres. Danny Jacobs' contract, but not without dissent

Portland Business Journal April 21, 2023
At an April 19 OHSU Board of Directors meeting, Lawrence Furnstahl reported OHSU was operating with a 2.4% profit margin as of March 31 even though the university had planned for a break-even budget during the current fiscal year. The board also extended the contract of President Danny Jacobs, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, through July 2026 by a 6-2 vote.

Pain, hope, science collide as athletes turn to magic mushrooms

ESPN April 21, 2023
In a story about former professional athletes struggling with health issues related to their athletic careers turning to psychedelics despite limited evidence supporting their use, Atheir Abbas, M.D., Ph.D., says: “When people are upset and we’re not meeting their needs, they’re going to try things out. Hopefully, scientists can catch up to understanding why people think this is really helpful. And maybe it is helpful, but let’s try to figure out if it is and how."

OHSU financial upswing continues as other hospitals falter

The Lund Report April 20, 2023
At an April 19 OHSU Board of Directors meeting, Lawrence Furnstahl reported OHSU was operating with a 2.4% profit margin as of March 31 even though the university had planned for a break-even budget during the current fiscal year. The board also extended the contract of President Danny Jacobs, M.D., M.P.H., FACS, through July 2026 by a 6-2 vote.

Oregon secures 3-year supply of abortion drug

The Oregonian April 20, 2023
OHSU partners with OHA and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek to purchase a three-year supply of the abortion drug Mifepristone as legal battles continue about the FDA’s approval of the drug more than 20 years ago.
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