OHSU study advances field of precision medicine By Erik Robinson February 25, 2021 Cell tracking technique helps uncover how diseases progress, alter healthy tissues.
Diets high in fat may negatively impact reproductive outcomes By Tracy Brawley February 24, 2021 Study finds that short-term Western-style diets limit egg fertilization and embryo development in a nonhuman primate model.
OHSU primary care center shares toolkit for launching community-based COVID-19 clinics By Amber Hollingsworth February 24, 2021 New guide is intended to provide a ‘vaccination clinic in a box’ for practices around the country.
Feb 25: Doernbecher Freestyle goes virtual By Tracy Brawley February 19, 2021 MEDIA ALERT: Beloved annual fundraiser to unveil, auction a limited-run, special-edition Nike sneaker to benefit OHSU Doernbecher; Virtually Freestyle event is free and open to the public for first time ever.
OHSU resumes COVID-19 testing at Expo Center By Erik Robinson February 19, 2021 Low-barrier drive-through site is one of two operated by OHSU in the Portland metro area.
New report calls for universal coverage of long-term care for older adults in U.S. By Erik Robinson February 18, 2021 COVID-19 pandemic exposes flaws in American system for older adults in need in long-term services and supports.
Losing Obamacare protections during pandemic could increase health disparities By Franny White February 18, 2021 One-third of patients with COVID-19 did not have another health condition before 2020, study finds.
OHSU study forges community connection By Erik Robinson February 17, 2021 Project seen as a template for public health initiatives during pandemic.
Caution advised when using portable generators, alternative heat, cooking sources By Jennifer Eskridge February 16, 2021 Oregon Poison Center at OHSU sees increase in calls about carbon monoxide exposure during recent winter storm.
What genome sequencing tells us about COVID-19 in Oregon By Tracy Brawley February 10, 2021 OHSU researchers identify multiple cases of new virus variants locally, urge community members to “remain vigilant” in safety practices.