Reuters unearths 265 reports of suicidal thoughts or behavior since 2010 associated with a type of drug used to treat diabetes and obesity. Erick Turner, M.D., says regulators should pay attention to cases where patients have no history of depression, adding, “That makes it harder to explain away the suicidality.” Story picked up by news outlets across country.

A report on the tentative labor contract between OHSU and the Association of University Registered Nurses, quoting a joint statement: “This contract stands as the cornerstone for fostering a robust, healthy and secure nursing workforce, enabling us to deliver top-notch care to our patients and the communities of the Pacific Northwest.”

Willamette Week reports on bonuses provided to OHSU executives, managers and administrative employees.

OHSU's Todd Korthuis, M.D., says he’s optimistic Oregon can address the crisis effectively: “If we’re serious about it, we’re going to have to take some hard steps. Not everybody’s going to be happy. We’re going to have to compromise.”

Willamette Week cover story illuminates the addiction crisis by highlighting a young mother who is turning her life around. The story quotes Kea Parker, M.D., and Todd Korthuis, M.D., who says, “Treatment works. If people can stick with it, the treatment community will stick with you.”

Two clinical trials for patients with metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma are currently enrolling at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute.

Oregon Nurses Association and OHSU have reached a tentative agreement for a new, three-year contract. In a joint statement they say, “This contract stands as the cornerstone for fostering a robust, healthy and secure nursing workforce, enabling us to deliver top-notch care to our patients and the communities of the Pacific Northwest.”

Oregon Nurses Association and OHSU have reached a tentative agreement for a new, three-year contract. In a joint statement they say, “This contract stands as the cornerstone for fostering a robust, healthy and secure nursing workforce, enabling us to deliver top-notch care to our patients and the communities of the Pacific Northwest.”

Oregon Nurses Association and OHSU have reached a tentative agreement for a new, three-year contract. In a joint statement they say, “This contract stands as the cornerstone for fostering a robust, healthy and secure nursing workforce, enabling us to deliver top-notch care to our patients and the communities of the Pacific Northwest.”

Oregon Nurses Association and OHSU have reached a tentative agreement for a new, three-year contract. In a joint statement they say, “This contract stands as the cornerstone for fostering a robust, healthy and secure nursing workforce, enabling us to deliver top-notch care to our patients and the communities of the Pacific Northwest.”