Over-the-counter pill boosts access to contraception, OHSU study finds
Nationwide study documents 31% percentage point increase in people shifting from no birth control to the over-the-counter oral contraceptive.
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OHSU Hillsboro Medical Center statement on ONA picketing
May 01, 2020
Hillsboro Medical Center committed to negotiating with ONA, has deep appreciation for critical role of nurses.
Time at home is the ‘perfect time’ to protect and check your skin
April 30, 2020
OHSU melanoma expert describes how to protect your skin from sun damage, prevent skin cancer while staying home.
OHSU med school graduate battles COVID-19 in New York
April 29, 2020
Emergency medicine physician and Portland native caring for patients in crisis.
Pandemic prompts statewide network of hospital resources
April 28, 2020
A new tool monitors COVID diagnoses and 90% of hospital beds around state.
Ventilators available with the flip of a switch
April 24, 2020
OHSU team designs low-cost ventilators using 3D-printing technology.
OHSU expands COVID-19 hotline statewide
April 22, 2020
Line offers advice for patients without primary care, clinicians throughout Oregon.
Sounding the alarm with data
April 21, 2020
OHSU data scientist Peter Graven leads early efforts to ‘flatten the curve’ in Oregon.
OHSU telehealth rockets into ‘new era of medicine’
April 13, 2020
Global pandemic instigates exponential expansion of OHSU telemedicine program.
OHSU performs first heart transplant since re-activating program
April 10, 2020
Since August 2019, OHSU Heart Failure and Transplant Program has implanted three ventricular assist devices and hired four advanced heart failure cardiologists, including a new section head.
Chocolate, candy donations bring smiles to staff and patients at OHSU Health
April 10, 2020
See’s Candies lift the spirits of patients and front-line health care workers.