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 welcomes first out-of-state OB/GYN resident to receive training in abortion care
November 16, 2022
Physician-in-training came to Oregon from a state where abortion is banned, she’s unable to receive training.
Oregon governor declares RSV in children a public health emergency
November 15, 2022
OHSU Doernbecher, other hospitals in the region seeing a high number of sick children amid health care staffing challenges.
To help address nurse shortage, OHSU prepares new educators
November 11, 2022
Oregon Nursing Education Academy established to expand nurse faculty, preceptor ranks.
OHSU researchers confirm association between parent, child vaccination status
November 07, 2022
As public health officials urge vaccinations ahead of severe flu season, findings suggest strategy to increase childhood vaccination could be to first target parent vaccination.
Amid opioid epidemic, training helps dentists safely manage patient pain
November 03, 2022
Nearly 400 dental professionals nationwide have participated in OHSU School of Dentistry-organized series.
OHSU second in the country to perform regenerative brain cell therapy procedure
November 02, 2022
Procedure is part of a clinical trial testing new restorative form of cell therapy to help patients plagued by seizures.
OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital announces new Panda Cares Center of Hope
November 01, 2022
The center expands quality-of-life care programs and services, supporting a variety of patient needs.
RSV in children: symptoms, treatments, prevention strategies
October 27, 2022
OHSU physician warns of unusually early season for a common virus that can cause cold-like symptoms: early respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
Pleasure-producing human clitoris has more than 10,000 nerve fibers
October 27, 2022
First known count of human clitoral nerve fibers could improve health, sexual function.
OHSU awarded nearly $4 million to advance early childhood development
October 21, 2022
Funds will improve, expand the early childhood workforce to support health, development of children, from birth to 5 years old.