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
Electronic health record use grows health IT workforce By Franny White August 20, 2018 According to a study, the number of U.S. workers involved in information technology at hospitals and clinics has grown to more than 161,000 people.
Urinary incontinence is not something women 'just have to deal with' By Tracy Brawley August 14, 2018 New health care guidelines recommend annual screening, update standard of care for women of all ages.
OHSU Hospital is No. 1 in Oregon By Tamara Hargens-Bradley August 14, 2018 U.S. News rankings reflect excellence in risk-adjusted survival and readmission rates, volume, patient experience, patient safety and quality of nursing, among other indicators.
Stress during pregnancy increases risk of mood disorders in female offspring By Tracy Brawley August 08, 2018 Study helps explain why females are more at risk than males.
Palliative care may reduce suicide risk in veterans with lung cancer By Amanda Gibbs August 07, 2018 New research finds patient care focused on relieving symptoms, stress reduces suicide risk by 81 percent.
Dr. Danny Jacobs begins work as OHSU’s fifth president August 01, 2018 OHSU's new leader shares his thoughts in a Q&A.
The tipping point: Service sector employees are more susceptible to mental health issues By John Kirkland July 31, 2018 Study finds women who rely on tips in addition to base pay more likely to report symptoms of depression, stress.
Program that helps marginalized communities access care expands to Rockwood By Franny White July 19, 2018 OHSU’s statewide Interprofessional Care Access Network opens sixth location.
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is one of select few to offer newly approved treatment for blood cancer By Amanda Gibbs July 17, 2018 Gene transfer therapy, Kymriah, now available for adults with a common form of lymphoma.
Routine, coordinated treatment of opioid abuse can stem national epidemic By Franny White July 13, 2018 Published paper and National Academies workshop encourage embracing opioid use disorder as a chronic medical condition.