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OHSU telehealth rockets into ‘new era of medicine’
April 13, 2020
Global pandemic instigates exponential expansion of OHSU telemedicine program.
OHSU performs first heart transplant since re-activating program
April 10, 2020
Since August 2019, OHSU Heart Failure and Transplant Program has implanted three ventricular assist devices and hired four advanced heart failure cardiologists, including a new section head.
Chocolate, candy donations bring smiles to staff and patients at OHSU Health
April 10, 2020
See’s Candies lift the spirits of patients and front-line health care workers.
OHSU mobilizes around wellness
April 09, 2020
Supporting employee resilience to best care for patients.
Weekly video chat is helping Oregon primary care providers tackle COVID-19
April 08, 2020
OHSU, OHA offer informational coronavirus sessions for health care workers.
Novel treatment, social services program improves outcomes for opioid-dependent mothers
April 07, 2020
Study finds Oregon’s Project Nurture is associated with lower rates of child maltreatment, foster care placement, increased prenatal visits.
Drugs considered for COVID-19 can raise risk for dangerous abnormal heart rhythms
April 02, 2020
OHSU, Indiana University paper advises caution, monitoring if drug combination used.
OHSU health leaders ask public to avoid spring break travel in Oregon and beyond
March 19, 2020
Restricting travel can minimize virus transmission from city centers into rural areas with limited health resources.
Nike leaders donate $7 million to support OHSU’s COVID-19 response
March 18, 2020
Gift strengthens statewide care network, supports operational readiness, and builds capacity for diagnostic testing in Oregon.
OHSU moves proactively to sustain its workforce
March 13, 2020
Offers additional sick leave and hardship fund for affected workers.