OHSU conducts annual Health Equity fairs
May 29, 2026
A patient receives vision care at the OHSU Health Equity Fair in Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square. Students and volunteers from OHSU and Portland State University provide free medical and health services to support community members and improve access to care. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
Suppliments for women studies
May 29, 2026
OHSU research found that while prenatal iron supplementation helps prevent iron deficiency and anemia during pregnancy, it does not significantly improve broader maternal or infant health outcomes for most patients. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
OHSU Perinatal Trauma Clinic
May 29, 2026
Two physician leaders speak in a patient room. The OHSU Perinatal Trauma Clinic is among the few in the nation offering specialized care for patients experiencing trauma or PTSD related to pregnancy and childbirth. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
Pregnancy and mental health
May 29, 2026
OHSU research identified key pregnancy-related hormones linked to body fat that may help explain increased risk of mental health disorders in offspring. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
COVID-19 vaccination timing and menstrual cycles
May 29, 2026
A patient receives a COVID-19 vaccination at Oregon Health & Science University. OHSU researchers found that vaccine timing may be linked to a slight, temporary change in menstrual cycle length, with an average increase of about one day when administered during the first half of the cycle. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
Respectful maternity
May 29, 2026
A patient speaks with OHSU research specialists at Oregon Health & Science University. OHSU researchers are leading a national effort to define and evaluate standards for respectful maternity care, advancing accountability and improving outcomes amid a U.S. maternal health crisis. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
OHSU dentistry a leader in safe pain management
May 29, 2026
Providers at the OHSU School of Dentistry consult with a patient on pain management. OHSU’s interactive training program helps dental professionals nationwide safely manage patient pain while addressing substance use disorder in dental care. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
Center for Reproductive Health Equity
May 29, 2026
A patient undergoes an ultrasound at Oregon Health & Science University. OHSU’s Center for Reproductive Health Equity advances access to comprehensive reproductive health care, education and training, supporting patients and clinicians nationwide. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
Cannabis use and fertility research
May 29, 2026
A laboratory setting at Oregon Health & Science University. OHSU researchers found that cannabis use during pregnancy is associated with increased risks of preterm birth, low birth weight and infant death, based on an analysis of more than 21 million patients. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
Improving access to contraception
May 29, 2026
A person receives a box of the over-the-counter birth control pill Opill at an OHSU pharmacy. An OHSU-led national study found that nonprescription access has significantly expanded contraceptive use, particularly among people who previously had limited or no access to birth control. (OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks)
