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In addition, we also have stand-alone images of OHSU Doernbecher families visiting with members of the 2018 Seattle Mariners, the Mariner Moose and members of the Mariners broadcast team.

Preparing for a potential government shutdown

Preparing for a potential government shutdown

OHSU leaders are closely tracking current federal budget deliberations in Washington, D.C.
Fresh approach to TB vaccine offers better protection

Fresh approach to TB vaccine offers better protection

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.
Zika virus damages placenta, which may explain malformed babies

Zika virus damages placenta, which may explain malformed babies

New research suggests the Zika virus damages a mother's placenta, resulting in decreased oxygen transported to the baby, which can impair fetal development.
‘Getting to health equity’ lecture is call to action for health care community

‘Getting to health equity’ lecture is call to action for health care community

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.