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Portland stands out for lack of access to primary care, study finds
March 10, 2026
Secret shopper-style survey of four cities finds barely one-third of the Portland clinics accept new Medicare patients.
Doernbecher specialists expand cardiac care, education for youth in American Samoa
March 04, 2026
Through long-term partnership with territory, OHSU pediatric cardiologists fill severe need identifying, treating heart condition rarely seen in mainland United States.
Oregon releases plan to reduce the burden of cancer statewide
February 20, 2026
Plan developed by OHSU, OHA offers five areas of focus: liver, breast, colorectal and lung cancers, boosting HPV vaccination rates.
OHSU-led panel: Exercise is essential for seniors in cancer treatment, who are cancer survivors
February 19, 2026
New national guidelines dispel myth that physical activity is too risky for older patients, survivors.
Study reveals low rates of routine screening for anxiety, intimate partner violence in Oregon
February 18, 2026
To improve screening rates, OHSU research team developed step-by-step guides for clinicians.
OHSU-led research initiative examines supervised psilocybin
February 12, 2026
Five-year, $3.3 million award is first to study the effect of psychedelic services in community settings.
OHSU reaffirms importance of full childhood immunization schedule
January 16, 2026
OHSU remains aligned with West Coast Health Alliance, American Academy of Pediatrics on science-backed child, adolescent immunization schedules.
Blood test finds seven times more cancers than standard screenings
December 26, 2025
OHSU radiation oncologist presents promising study findings, launches a third, Medicare-backed study.
OHSU patient battles colorectal cancer on journey to Boston Marathon
December 12, 2025
Matt Hazard received personalized, multidisciplinary care at OHSU that allowed him to overcome cancer, inspire others to get colonoscopies.
OHSU emphasizes crucial role of vaccines, including hepatitis B, for babies
December 11, 2025
Amid changes in federal recommendations, pediatric health experts remind community members of the safety, efficacy of routine childhood vaccines.