OHSU News

Happy Friday! Here are the top stories from OHSU News this week. 

OHSU recognized by Vizient as ‘top performer’ in quality leadership

OHSU recognized by Vizient as ‘top performer’ in quality leadership

Vizient Quality Leadership Award measures safety, mortality, clinical effectiveness, efficiency, patient centeredness.
Mosquito facility opens to aid search for malaria drugs

Mosquito facility opens to aid search for malaria drugs

New OHSU insectary designed to raise up to 200,000 mosquitoes.
Care for lung cancer pain, suffering linked to improved survival

Care for lung cancer pain, suffering linked to improved survival

OHSU study of 23,000 VA patients finds timing of palliative care is pivotal.
Same-day stroke, cardiac arrest survivor ‘incredibly rare’

Same-day stroke, cardiac arrest survivor ‘incredibly rare’

After enduring two life-threatening medical emergencies in one day, Earl Heberlein could have died, but is now back to normal thanks to his coworkers’ quick reaction, and the seamless care between Tuality Healthcare and OHSU.