Diversity is necessary in order to discover new treatments, reduce disparities in health and health care, and optimize the health of all Oregonians.

OHSU opposes the separation of families seeking asylum, and our hearts go out to the children and families who have been needlessly torn apart.

For a child, there is no greater fear, no greater trauma than the loss of a parent.

Skilled clinical care and an inclusive environment are key to the growth of OHSU's Transgender Health Program.

The stigma of drug addiction can result in harmful discrimination in health care settings.

Last week's executive order on immigration has created apprehension and uncertainty in the OHSU community and in the communities we serve.

Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 15, killing about 1,700 kids each year. Dr. Ben Hoffman calls on the state of Oregon to pass legislation requiring children to use rear-facing car seats until the age of 2.

When media reportage provides details on the specific manner of a suicide, there is an uptick in subsequent suicides, research shows.

OHSU believes that knowledge gained through biomedical research in relevant animal models is essential to developing new ways to identify, prevent, treat or eradicate disease and to improve human and animal health. OHSU’s views on this topic reflect those of other academic health centers, universities, physicians and scientists throughout the world.