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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Presenting the 2022 Doernbecher Freestyle XVII patient-designers
November 03, 2021
Feb. 25: Celebrated program to virtually unveil seven unique Nike product collections designed by creative young OHSU Doernbecher patients.
COVID-19 vaccine now available for children 5 and older
November 03, 2021
State, federal health organizations say Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is safe, effective for pediatric populations.
Colder temperatures, power outages increase risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
November 03, 2021
Medical experts advise using caution with portable generators, alternative heat, cooking sources.
OHSU moves forward with hospital expansion
October 29, 2021
Project will enhance research, education, patient care at Oregon’s academic health center.
Oct. 28 forecast shows stubborn persistence of COVID-19 hospitalizations
October 28, 2021
Highly contagious delta variant continues to circulate widely.
OHSU physician elected to National Academy of Medicine
October 19, 2021
Erik Brodt, M.D., recognized for efforts to increase Native American representation in health care.
OHSU taking steps to improve access to telehealth for all
October 07, 2021
Research identifies disparities in access to what has become an enduring feature of medicine.
‘Remarkable recovery’
September 21, 2021
Following emergency spinal surgery at OHSU, Southern Oregon woman looking forward to walking down the aisle for her wedding.
OHSU will offer weekly COVID-19 screening of K-12 students
September 02, 2021
Schools can opt to use a saliva test to minimize outbreaks this year.
OHSU expands capacity for cancer clinical trials
August 25, 2021
New early-phase clinical trial unit in the Center for Health and Healing Building 2 on South Waterfront centralizes care for cancer patients, provides more research opportunities.