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11 projects receive OHSU Knight Cancer Institute funding to address local cancer-related needs across the state
July 28, 2023
Projects include efforts to increase cervical cancer screening rates, foster a support group for parents of pediatric cancer patients, improve colorectal cancer screening, and more.
OHSU joins largest long-term study of early brain, child development
July 27, 2023
Research team emphasizes diversity, representation as key recruitment priorities.
OHSU Doernbecher NICH program wins innovation award at international conference
July 26, 2023
The Novel Interventions in Children’s Healthcare, or NICH, program was one of three winners nationwide in the American Diabetes Association’s first-ever Innovation Challenge.
OHSU-led study seeks to better support transgender patients before surgery
July 20, 2023
$7 million award brings together 6 U.S. hospitals to evaluate peer support programing for gender-affirming vaginoplasty prep.
Study finds scant mental health care coverage for older adults
July 05, 2023
Narrow psychiatrist networks for Medicare Advantage highlight lack of access for mental health.
Heat prompts warning to stay cool, refrain from unnecessary exertion
July 03, 2023
OHSU prepared with ice packs, fans, cold saline.
Credit Unions for Kids pledges $5 million to develop state-of-the-art hybrid operating suite at OHSU Doernbecher
June 30, 2023
Merging pediatric operating room with cardiac catheterization lab into a comprehensive suite will make heart surgery safer, more efficient for vulnerable patients.
Doernbecher Freestyle XIX: Meet this year’s patient-designers
June 29, 2023
Longstanding partnership with Nike has raised more than $33 million for OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.
Viewpoint: Poor communication deepens health inequities, systemic racism
June 28, 2023
OHSU authors say medical education, hospital accreditation should include health literacy standards.
OHSU Doernbecher offers water safety tips to help prevent drowning
June 27, 2023
Oregon children suffer more drownings than other West Coast states, the national average; ahead of the July 4 holiday, pediatricians say close supervision, other measures can help keep them safe.