Health Equity Research Stories

OHSU secures $4.6 million to expand clinical trials in underserved rural communities

By Angela Yeager September 30, 2026

New CARE for Health™ awards will bring maternal health, chronic pain studies to rural clinics across the Northwest.

OHSU study: A handful of corporations now shape how kids in Medicaid get care

By Erik Robinson August 03, 2026

As youth mental health needs climb, millions of children’s access to care depends on which large, private firm runs their managed care organization.

OHSU awarded $2.6 million to advance early learning

By Nicole Rideout July 15, 2026

Research will test evidence-based school readiness program, support families as their children transition to kindergarten.

OHSU awarded $6.5 million to improve rural health

By Erik Robinson July 09, 2026

Six projects are among $97.1 million distributed by the Oregon Health Authority this week.

OHSU Casey Eye Institute opens student-led clinic serving downtown, Portland-metro area

By Nicole Rideout April 14, 2026

New clinic will provide low-barrier ophthalmology services to community members in need.

OHSU Kinder Coaching Program ensures young patients enter school prepared to learn

By Nicole Rideout April 01, 2026

Unique program provides one-on-one coaching to promote early learning, support families in transition to kindergarten.

Diabetes outcomes worsen after insurance loss, OHSU study finds

By Angela Yeager March 20, 2026

Low-income patients face higher risks; findings raise concerns as widespread loss of Medicaid, rising insurance premiums loom.

Opinion: Primary care access in Portland is worse than you think

By Jane M. Zhu March 13, 2026

When access is limited, conditions go unmanaged, diagnoses are delayed, and emergency departments become a default solution, says an OHSU primary care doctor.

Portland stands out for lack of access to primary care, study finds

By Erik Robinson March 10, 2026

Secret shopper-style survey of four cities finds barely one-third of the Portland clinics accept new Medicare patients.

‘Ghost’ providers hinder access to health care for Medicaid patients

By Erik Robinson February 02, 2026

New OHSU-led study finds nearly one-third of physicians enrolled in Medicaid don’t actually care for patients.