Pandemic magnifies health disparities in Indian Country By Allison Empey April 14, 2020 American Indians face more significant health issues than the national average, overcrowded housing, scarce medical resources.
OHSU telehealth rockets into ‘new era of medicine’ By Erik Robinson April 13, 2020 Global pandemic instigates exponential expansion of OHSU telemedicine program.
OHSU performs first heart transplant since re-activating program By Franny White April 10, 2020 Since August 2019, OHSU Heart Failure and Transplant Program has implanted three ventricular assist devices and hired four advanced heart failure cardiologists, including a new section head.
Chocolate, candy donations bring smiles to staff and patients at OHSU Health By Amanda Gibbs April 10, 2020 See’s Candies lift the spirits of patients and front-line health care workers.
Health Disparities and COVID-19: A crisis within a crisis April 10, 2020 Prominent American medical school deans and health care leaders speak as a single voice for those who have no voice in a global medical crisis.
OHSU statement on Food and Nutrition Services employees with COVID-19 April 10, 2020 Measures implemented in Food and Nutrition Services.
OHSU mobilizes around wellness By Erin Hoover Barnett April 09, 2020 Supporting employee resilience to best care for patients.
Weekly video chat is helping Oregon primary care providers tackle COVID-19 By Franny White April 08, 2020 OHSU, OHA offer informational coronavirus sessions for health care workers.
From the court to the clinic: Nike delivers first shipment of custom PPE to OHSU By Tracy Brawley April 08, 2020 Durable full-face shields, PAPR lenses allow health care workers to safely combat COVID-19.
Novel treatment, social services program improves outcomes for opioid-dependent mothers By Tracy Brawley April 07, 2020 Study finds Oregon’s Project Nurture is associated with lower rates of child maltreatment, foster care placement, increased prenatal visits.