The ‘Doc’ is in: Assistance dog provides comfort to patients with cancer ‘He’s a good boy. And he brings people joy’: Partnership with Assistance Dogs Northwest expands to Knight Cancer Institute.
OHSU uses bioelectric medicine in vagus nerve to help patients heal from stroke, arthritis October 01, 2026
OHSU enrolls first West Coast participant in gene-editing trial for high cholesterol September 29, 2026
First presumptive case of COVID-19 at OHSU March 08, 2020 Standard precaution protocols have been activated.
OHSU performs first-ever CRISPR gene editing within human body By Franny White March 04, 2020 BRILLIANCE clinical trial aims to enable sight in people born with a blindness-causing mutation.
OHSU-led evidence review shows new therapy for Hepatitis C is highly effective By Erik Robinson March 02, 2020 Review informs new recommendation for universal screening.
Unintended pregnancy rates higher among women with disabilities, study says By Tracy Brawley February 27, 2020 Societal views of pregnancy and parenting may create barriers to reproductive education, health services.
Adults don’t need tetanus, diphtheria boosters if fully vaccinated as children, study finds By Franny White February 25, 2020 U.S. currently recommends booster shots for adults every 10 years.
Oregon Trauma System marks 30th anniversary with awards to improve rural trauma care By Erik Robinson February 25, 2020 OHSU, Legacy distribute awards to boost trauma care beyond Portland.
OHSU neurosurgeons pioneer brain implants to treat debilitating tremor By Erik Robinson February 19, 2020 Patients say life post-surgery is ‘better than my best expectations.’
OHSU engaged in high-level surgical assessment By Erik Robinson February 12, 2020 Program by the American Society of Surgeons aims to evaluate hospitals’ ability to provide the highest standards of surgical care.
Celebrate sight with interactive storytelling project By Franny White February 06, 2020 OHSU Casey Eye Institute campaign raises awareness about eye health.
Oregonian gets life-saving heart valve repair without open-heart surgery By Franny White February 04, 2020 OHSU treats first participant in clinical trial for transcatheter tricuspid valve repair.