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Welcoming Dr. Brooke Baldwin, OHSU’s new chief nursing executive
January 05, 2023
Dr. Baldwin will join OHSU in early February from UC, Irvine.
OHSU 2022 accomplishments: The year in review
December 28, 2022
As the year 2022 draws to a close, it’s worth pausing to reflect on a historic era.
OHSU receives federal funding for behavioral health services coordination project
December 23, 2022
The $800,000 appropriation will advance statewide, collaborative effort; continuation of OHSU leadership in information sharing, coordination among hospitals.
Freezing rain, cold front increase risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
December 22, 2022
Medical experts advise using caution with portable generators, alternative heat, cooking sources.
Dr. David Jacoby named dean of the School of Medicine
December 12, 2022
OHSU President Danny Jacobs announces the appointment.
OHSU statement on Gov. Brown executive order
December 08, 2022
Executive order will help health care workers, hospitals address continued rise in respiratory illnesses, hospitalizations.
OHSU fetal surgeons save twins facing life-threatening condition
November 28, 2022
Family shares the journey to welcome twins with the help of OHSU Doernbecher’s new fetal surgeons who perform complex, in-utero surgeries.
Video games support young patients’ social, emotional health
November 23, 2022
OHSU Doernbecher’s therapeutic gaming program provides distraction, fun and a sense of normalcy.
OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital implements crisis standards of care
November 22, 2022
This tool helps ensure patients get the best possible care as RSV hospitalizations increase.
Residency ready: M.D. students celebrate the next stage of their careers
March 17, 2023
100% match for OHSU School of Medicine M.D. residency programs.
OHSU Brain Institute hosts annual Brain Awareness Season lecture series
March 09, 2023
OHSU neuroscientists, physicians discuss long COVID, Alzheimer’s prevention and psilocybin.
Meth use drives overdose epidemic in rural U.S. communities
August 15, 2022
Study reveals methamphetamine use is common, contributes to the national overdose epidemic in rural America.
RSV in children: symptoms, treatments, prevention strategies
October 27, 2022
OHSU physician warns of unusually early season for a common virus that can cause cold-like symptoms: early respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
OHSU Child Life Specialist provides ‘life-changing’ care to young patient living with chronic spinal condition
February 24, 2023
Family shares journey at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, impact of care team’s compassionate, family-centered approach.
Children Born to Mothers With Preeclampsia Are at Increased Risk for Stroke Later in Life
March 24, 2009
It’s been shown that women who develop preeclampsia are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease later in life, and that their babies have higher blood pressure during childhood. What hasn’t been known are the long-term health risks for these ...
OHSU moves forward with hospital expansion
October 29, 2021
Project will enhance research, education, patient care at Oregon’s academic health center.
OHSU increases minimum wage for all AFSCME Local 328-represented positions
February 17, 2023
Increase to $18 per hour is $3.25 more than Portland metro area minimum wage; aimed at improving recruitment, retention.
Severe respiratory illness season means boom times for OHSU virtual immediate care
March 03, 2023
Program ballooned with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, accelerated this winter with surge of RSV, flu, COVID-19.
Welcoming Dr. Brooke Baldwin, OHSU’s new chief nursing executive
January 05, 2023
Dr. Baldwin will join OHSU in early February from UC, Irvine.