OHSU News

Happy Friday! Here are our top headlines from OHSU News.

OHSU funds four projects across the state to increase HPV vaccination rates

OHSU funds four projects across the state to increase HPV vaccination rates

Newly funded projects in Hood River, Wasco, Crook, Benton, Multnomah counties to raise awareness of cancer prevention through HPV vaccination.
U.S. News & World Report ranks OHSU Hospital No. 1 in Oregon

U.S. News & World Report ranks OHSU Hospital No. 1 in Oregon

Six of the hospital’s adult specialties are ranked among the best in the nation, based on survival and discharge-to-home rates, volume, nursing quality.
Discovery could lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s, other brain diseases

Discovery could lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s, other brain diseases

Study reveals the crucial role of alpha-synuclein protein in DNA repair.
New computational method could advance precision medicine

New computational method could advance precision medicine

Technique could help diagnose, rectify a genetic defect with gene-editing tools such as CRISPR.
OHSU Heart Transplant Program is a high value for Oregonians

OHSU Heart Transplant Program is a high value for Oregonians

OHSU in on track for reactivation of the heart transplant program, looking forward to serving our state, region and nation.
More than 5,000 lives touched by OHSU Kidney Transplant Program

More than 5,000 lives touched by OHSU Kidney Transplant Program

As a leader in organ transplantation, the OHSU Kidney Transplant Program celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.
National Academies report aims to help children become healthier adults

National Academies report aims to help children become healthier adults

To help advance health equity, the report shares multiple recommendations to support families and caregivers, create stable living conditions and maximize health promotion.