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One ‘miracle’ patient’s motto: ‘Be grateful for today’
November 16, 2020
OHSU patient is second in the U.S. to use a new treatment for a rare form of cancer, defies odds with positive response.
OHSU Health offers guidance on testing for COVID-19
November 12, 2020
Testing plays a role in stopping the spread of the virus, so it's important for Oregonians to understand the purpose and limitations of different types of tests.
Portland-metro health systems urge Oregonians to stay home
November 06, 2020
A joint statement from Kaiser Permanente, Legacy Health, OHSU Health, Portland VA Health Care System and Providence Health & Services.
Former OHSU President Leonard Laster dies at age 92
October 27, 2020
Laster worked to establish the Vollum Institute and sought to raise the university’s profile as a national leader in medical research.
Report calls for easing access, improving home health for older adults
October 21, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic should prompt rethinking of health care for Medicare beneficiaries: OHSU co-author.
10,000+ free eye exams to prevent blindness in Oregon
October 15, 2020
OHSU Casey Community Outreach Program’s mobile eye clinic celebrates 10 years.
OHSU president calls for eliminating disparities in health care
October 05, 2020
Jacobs writes about new study into treatment for appendicitis in New England Journal of Medicine.
OHSU expands COVID-19 testing lab, processes 100,000th test
October 01, 2020
With capacity for 3,000 tests a day, new lab is the most robust in the Portland-metro area.
OHSU board approves revised budget that restores salaries, reduces tuition increase
September 25, 2020
Improving financial results, the Legislature’s actions to prioritize education, health care enable restorations.
OHSU expertise informs legislation to ease access to mental health care
September 24, 2020
Sen. Wyden consults OHSU telehealth, psychiatric experts in sponsoring legislation.