Community invited to OHSU bone marrow drive events
OHSU team of nurses, medical professionals is working to register 300 donors to support patients with blood cancers.
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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 ...
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute launches program to support communities in reducing cancer’s impact
October 20, 2014
The Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) is launching a program to aid communities statewide in better understanding and addressing their cancer-related needs. The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute has made a decade-long ...
Oregon Office of Rural Health announces Critical Access Hospital, Rural Health Clinic grants
August 04, 2014
The Oregon Office of Rural Health at Oregon Health & Science University has awarded $78,000 in grants to four Critical Access Hospital communities and $99,000 in grants to 15 rural clinics across Oregon. Critical Access Hospital grants, awarded under ...
Summer safety tips from OHSU Doernbecher and the Oregon Poison Center at OHSU
July 03, 2014
The arrival of summer brings lots of fun opportunities to be outside with family and friends, enjoying the sunshine, playing in the water and taking part in many types of activities. However, it is important to remember that these favored months can ...
Columbia Sportswear’s Tim and Mary Boyle make $10 million gift to OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
June 12, 2014
Columbia Sportswear President and Chief Executive Officer Tim Boyle and his wife, Mary, have donated $10 million to the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) to recruit and support the next generation of cancer ...
Nominations sought for 2014 Oregon Rural Health Hero Award
June 04, 2014
The Oregon Office of Rural Health at Oregon Health & Science University is seeking nominations for the 2014 Oregon Rural Health Hero of the Year Award. The award will honor an outstanding person, program or organization that has improved the quality ...
One rare brain condition will unite hundreds in downtown Portland
May 13, 2014
Leading medical professionals, researchers, patients and their families will gather in downtown Portland for the 13th National Conference on Hydrocephalus. The conference will provide tools and personal connections to address the medical, educational ...
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute to create Community Melanoma Registry to aid outreach, research
May 13, 2014
The Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health & Science University is seeking melanoma survivors, their families and friends to join a new OHSU Community Melanoma Registry. It is open to anyone interested in attending community and education events and ...
Oregon education loan program adds primary care providers to rural and underserved communities to help Oregon Health Plan clients
April 24, 2014
The state has announced the first providers in Oregon’s new Medicaid Primary Care Loan Repayment Program aimed at increasing the number of health professionals serving in rural and underserved areas. Adding more primary providers, especially in rural ...
Youngest world champion visits King School in Portland to lead students in GoNoodle physical activity breaks
April 15, 2014
While only about one-quarter of youth meet the current recommendation of at least 60 minutes of daily moderate to vigorous physical activity, Portland students are getting more active right in the classroom using GoNoodle physical activity breaks or ...