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.
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute receives record $2 billion commitment from Phil and Penny Knight August 14, 2025
OHSU Hospital is No. 1 in Oregon By Tamara Hargens-Bradley August 14, 2018 U.S. News rankings reflect excellence in risk-adjusted survival and readmission rates, volume, patient experience, patient safety and quality of nursing, among other indicators.
Stress during pregnancy increases risk of mood disorders in female offspring By Tracy Brawley August 08, 2018 Study helps explain why females are more at risk than males.
Palliative care may reduce suicide risk in veterans with lung cancer By Amanda Gibbs August 07, 2018 New research finds patient care focused on relieving symptoms, stress reduces suicide risk by 81 percent.
Dr. Danny Jacobs begins work as OHSU’s fifth president August 01, 2018 OHSU's new leader shares his thoughts in a Q&A.
The tipping point: Service sector employees are more susceptible to mental health issues By John Kirkland July 31, 2018 Study finds women who rely on tips in addition to base pay more likely to report symptoms of depression, stress.
Program that helps marginalized communities access care expands to Rockwood By Franny White July 19, 2018 OHSU’s statewide Interprofessional Care Access Network opens sixth location.
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is one of select few to offer newly approved treatment for blood cancer By Amanda Gibbs July 17, 2018 Gene transfer therapy, Kymriah, now available for adults with a common form of lymphoma.
Routine, coordinated treatment of opioid abuse can stem national epidemic By Franny White July 13, 2018 Published paper and National Academies workshop encourage embracing opioid use disorder as a chronic medical condition.
Keep your eyes safe during fireworks displays By Franny White July 03, 2018 Clinicians at OHSU’s Casey Eye Institute remind the public to protect their vision during Independence Day festivities.
OHSU develops new online service to improve health care delivery across Washington By Tracy Brawley June 29, 2018 Washington HealthCareCompare allows consumers to compare costs for more than 80 common health care services.