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Oregon governor declares RSV in children a public health emergency

By Nicole Rideout November 15, 2022

OHSU Doernbecher, other hospitals in the region seeing a high number of sick children amid health care staffing challenges.

OHSU researchers confirm association between parent, child vaccination status

By Nicole Rideout November 07, 2022

As public health officials urge vaccinations ahead of severe flu season, findings suggest strategy to increase childhood vaccination could be to first target parent vaccination.

OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital announces new Panda Cares Center of Hope

By Nicole Rideout November 01, 2022

The center expands quality-of-life care programs and services, supporting a variety of patient needs.

Doernbecher Freestyle XVIII returns in person for the big reveal

By Nicole Rideout October 31, 2022

Six young patient-designers revealed their personally designed Nike and Air Jordan collections; event benefits OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.

RSV in children: symptoms, treatments, prevention strategies

By Nicole Rideout October 27, 2022

OHSU physician warns of unusually early season for a common virus that can cause cold-like symptoms: early respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.

OHSU awarded nearly $4 million to advance early childhood development

By Nicole Rideout October 21, 2022

Funds will improve, expand the early childhood workforce to support health, development of children, from birth to 5 years old.

OHSU researchers sharpen estimate of true percentage of people with ADHD

By Nicole Rideout October 13, 2022

A new national dataset reveals about 3.5% of the U.S. population have ADHD.

Global study finds COVID-19 vaccination can affect menstrual cycle

By Nicole Rideout September 27, 2022

Researchers emphasize changes are typically small, temporary, not a cause for concern.

OHSU supports research collaboration identifying genes linked to autism

By Nicole Rideout September 01, 2022

Latest findings show differences in genetic influences among people across the autism spectrum.

Counseling is effective in preventing obesity for middle-aged women

By Nicole Rideout August 23, 2022

OHSU researchers recommend focusing discussions on healthy eating and physical activity to maintain weight or limit weight gain.

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