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OHSU roundtable: Understanding, addressing Oregon’s hospital capacity crisis
March 14, 2025
Health care experts detail the state’s strained hospital resources, impacts on the health of Oregonians.
Study finds new targets needed for vaccine to prevent herpesvirus transmission to babies
March 13, 2025
Common virus can lead to lifelong health complications; OHSU, Weill Cornell findings could inform ongoing vaccine development.
OHSU study confirms link between breast density, higher breast cancer risk
March 10, 2025
Risk of developing breast cancer is 1.7 times higher for women with dense breasts.
OHSU-led groups provide culturally specific support for NICU families across Portland
February 21, 2025
Family shares positive experience during five-month NICU stay: ‘These groups make you stronger and remind you that you’re not alone in this.’
OHSU awarded $1.4 million for new cancer drug development training program
February 04, 2025
NIH grant funds immersive program to give M.D., Ph.D. postdoctoral fellows hands-on training in cancer drug development.
Private equity firms generate higher professional fees for clinicians, study finds
February 03, 2025
Study from researchers at OHSU, other institutions finds benefit for acquired practices; impact on patients unclear.
OHSU expert weighs ethical issues of portable MRI
January 31, 2025
New technology has pros and cons; experts examining concerns before technology comes to patients.
OHSU clinicians, researchers expand patient-centered approach to reduce HPV prevalence, increase vaccination rates
January 21, 2025
Community partner praises the emphasis on awareness, education, engagement: ‘Information can be provided in the language of the community and services are offered in a location that’s comfortable and convenient’.
OHSU Doernbecher’s Pediatric Heart Care team provides life-saving care to infant with rare congenital condition
January 09, 2025
Family welcomes healthy baby boy, shares experience receiving comprehensive care at OHSU throughout pregnancy, delivery, infancy.
OHSU 2024 accomplishments: The year in review
December 31, 2024
Despite challenges, past year marked by significant discoveries, life-changing patient care, expanding educational programs.