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.
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Columbia Memorial Hospital, OHSU collaborate to expand cancer treatment services in Astoria
May 09, 2015
Radiation therapy will soon be available close to home for people living at the mouth of the Columbia River.
Pacific Northwest Kidney ‘Paired’ Exchange Program performs its first three-way kidney transplant
April 27, 2015
Swedish and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) today announced the Pacific Northwest Regional Kidney Paired Exchange Program’s first three-way kidney transplant, which saved the lives of three patients.
Physician leader, known for breakthrough in how cancer cells spread, joins OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
February 18, 2015
Raymond Bergan, M.D. — an internationally regarded cancer specialist known for leading breakthrough studies on how cancer cells spread and preventive treatments for high risk patients — has joined Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) as head of Hematology & Medical Oncology in the School of Medicine and associate director of medical oncology for the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute.
Knight Cardiovascular Institute first in Pacific Northwest to receive Heart Failure Certification
February 04, 2015
The OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute today announced that, just in time for American Heart Month, it’s heart failure program has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification in Heart Failure.
OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Edwards Lifesciences launch knowledge exchange between engineers and cardiologists
January 08, 2015
The OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute and Edwards Lifesciences, the global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring, today announced the launch of the Starr Educational Training Program, a technical training program that provides medical device engineers at Edwards with in-person clinical experiences, as well as a forum for cardiologists and engineers to discuss patient selection, obstacles and approaches to procedures.
Holiday safety tips from OHSU Doernbecher and the Oregon Poison Center
November 25, 2014
Holiday celebrations are coming up, with children home from school and visiting family and friends. During the excitement, remember to keep your family safe from holiday-specific risks. The Tom Sargent Children's Safety Center at Oregon Health & ...
The Ford Family Foundation awards $5 million grant to advance the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute’s outreach to rural Oregonians
November 05, 2014
The Ford Family Foundation has made a significant grant — $5 million — to the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) to expand delivery of prevention and care expertise to rural Oregonians. The grant will also contribute ...
BDMS and OHSU collaborate to improve human health in Southeast Asia
October 28, 2014
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services is teaming with Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A., to improve health in both countries through shared knowledge and skills, and the creation of centers of excellence focused on key challenges. ...