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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Pathway to better eye health runs through the gut
December 21, 2021
Ocular inflammation research by Phoebe Lin, M.D., Ph.D., targets gastrointestinal microbes.
OHSU receives more than $3 million to study effects of Project Nurture rural expansion
December 16, 2021
Five-year analysis will observe impacts of novel substance abuse treatment program for pregnant individuals, help identify opportunities for future growth, implementation.
Massive cost, meager benefit
December 13, 2021
Evidence review reveals little, if any, clinical benefit to drug that costs Medicare hundreds of millions of dollars annually
OHSU releases full Covington investigation; board, president commit to culture change
December 09, 2021
Report makes recommendations for ensuring a safe health care, education, research environment.
Oregon CCOs to focus on improving the social, emotional wellness of young children statewide
December 03, 2021
New incentive metric to address health service gaps, increase kindergarten preparedness begins January 2022.
Something to hold onto
December 01, 2021
Rare Champion of Hope Award recognizes molecular geneticist Susan Hayflick, M.D.
From foster care to heart transplant, Medford woman overcomes the odds
November 16, 2021
31-year-old patient gains new perspective after beating unexpected health crisis.
Bringing eye care closer to home: OHSU trains community health workers for statewide network
November 16, 2021
Portland-based OHSU Casey Eye Institute team collaborates with community health clinics across Oregon to prevent blindness.
Honoring the OHSU-VA partnership that continues to pay it forward
November 10, 2021
On Veterans Day, we salute all who served and who continue to do so through participation in medical research that benefits generations to come.
Children account for high proportion of Oregonians susceptible to COVID-19 infection
November 04, 2021
Nov. 4 OHSU forecast emphasizes benefits of vaccination for newly eligible kids age 5 to 11.