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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Pharmacist-prescribed birth control reaches new users, saves Oregon $1.6M
May 09, 2019
In first two years of the program, data shows improved access to contraception and a lower rate of unintended pregnancy.
HIV epidemic stubbornly persists despite proven tool to prevent spread
May 08, 2019
Survey suggests better training needed for general internal medicine residents.
Get the flu shot, your teeth cleaned in one visit
May 07, 2019
Oregon first state to allow dentists to offer any vaccine to adults and kids.
May 18: 2nd Annual ‘PDX Skincare Festival’ open to the community
May 03, 2019
MEDIA ALERT: Free event includes a 5K walk, tips from skin care professionals, a melanoma patient symposium and skin cancer screenings.
Lefties in the White House?
April 26, 2019
Neurosurgeon publishes commentary on the preponderance of left-handed U.S. presidents.
Genetic testing for autism matters
April 25, 2019
Two families share how their lives changed after receiving genetic diagnoses.
Study challenges accuracy of clinical blood lead level screening tools
April 16, 2019
Evidence review leads to updated U.S. Preventative Services Task Force screening recommendations for asymptomatic children, pregnant women.
New patient-designed facilities open on Portland’s South Waterfront
April 12, 2019
OHSU’s Center for Health & Healing Building 2 and the Gary & Christine Rood Family Pavilion offer an innovative approach to patient and family experience.
Two new patient-centered facilities will open on Friday, April 12
April 10, 2019
MEDIA ALERT: Ribbon-cutting event, followed by tours of the Center for Health & Healing Building 2 and the Gary & Christine Rood Family Pavilion.
Heavy alcohol use stunts adolescent, young adult brain growth
April 01, 2019
OHSU study is first to pinpoint a decrease in brain volume, potentially limiting lifetime learning ability.