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 statement regarding transplant policy
February 06, 2018
Transplant policy changed to reflect OHSU's commitment to serve the entire community.
Oregon’s CCO model successful, but more work remains
January 25, 2018
Oregon’s per capita Medicaid spending slowed with the introduction of coordinated care organizations, says an independent evaluation of Oregon’s 2012-2017 Medicaid waiver.
Understanding the impacts of childhood hearing loss
January 24, 2018
For children with hearing loss, early intervention and treatment is vital, says audiologist.
OHSU Marquam Hill Lecture: Your zip code, your health
January 22, 2018
CALENDAR ALERT: David Bangsberg, M.D., M.P.H., to discuss the impacts of the social determinants of health on individuals, communities, Thursday, Feb. 8.
Zika virus damages placenta, which may explain malformed babies
January 17, 2018
New research suggests the Zika virus damages a mother's placenta, resulting in decreased oxygen transported to the baby, which can impair fetal development.
‘Getting to health equity’ lecture is call to action for health care community
January 17, 2018
David R. Williams, Ph.D., M.P.H., to be the featured speaker at the upcoming inaugural Dr. DeNorval Unthank Endowed Lectureship in Health Equity.
Stigma continues to hamper response to opioid epidemic
January 10, 2018
Efforts to reverse the nation’s opioid epidemic remain beset by the stigma associated with drug use, a group of OHSU researchers write in a year-end review.
Pass the potassium to lower blood pressure
January 09, 2018
A collaborative project will study how potassium-rich diets may help decrease blood pressure.
Activity monitors only effective when users set goals
January 08, 2018
Activity monitors alone may not motivate users to be more active, but trackers can have an impact when users set specific goals.
OHSU accomplishments: The year in review
December 28, 2017
A sampling of OHSU's accomplishments in 2017.