Continued coverage of a unique proof-of-concept to treat infertility by turning skin cells into eggs capable of producing early human embryos.

MJH Life Sciences in a press release announces the Pharmacist Moms Group's 2025 Women Pharmacist of the Year Awards, recognizing their significant contributions to pharmacy practice on Women Pharmacist Day. Marie Chisholm-Burns, Pharm.D, Ph.D., is recognized as Health System Pharmacist of the Year.

KOIN-TV interviews Betsy Johnson about her new role on OHSU's board of directors, among other topics. She says, "I think [Dr. Elnahal] is going to realize the next vision of OHSU, buoyed by the astonishingly generous gift from Phil and Penny Knight. I think with Dr. Elnahal's quick grasp of the issues, he is going to make a huge difference. And with OHSU's new, engaged board, we'll propel OHSU to the next level."

In obituaries of Paul Newman's daughter Susan Kendall Newman, who died at age 72, her role partnering with OHSU to fund melanoma prevention campaigns and leukemia research is noted.

The Lund Report reports on an OHSU telehealth program that received a three-year, $7.5 million federal grant to expand on a trial project using peers that showed significant gains in getting drug users connected to clinicians to test for and treat hepatitis C, HIV and other conditions. “Everywhere we're currently active, we're going to expand what we're doing,” says Hunter Spencer, D.O. “So instead of just doing one disease really well, we're going to provide almost all the things that a person who uses drugs needs to be comprehensively and holistically healthy.”

After 15 years at OHSU, Lawrence Furnstahl is departing for a new position as vice chancellor for finance and administration at the University of California San Diego.

OHSU is mentioned in Willamette Week's guide to the South Waterfront, which notes the Portland Aerial Tram, the 4T Trail and the hiking trail connection to Council Crest Park.

The OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Injury Prevention Program was able to provide 72 safe sleep kits to families in 22 languages, thanks to a microgrant from the Baby Safety Foundation.

Oregon Business interviews Eric Wiser, M.D., and Robert Duehmig in a story documenting a shortage of primary care physicians and the model of preventive medicine; Wiser says, “Most primary care doctors are employed by health care systems, and they invest in lines that pay the bills better. We are a fee-for-service model. We don’t make money to prevent things.”

Coverage of a unique proof of concept to treat infertility by turning skin cells into oocytes capable of producing early human embryos continues. Paula Amato, M.D., says, “We know it works in nature, but we don’t fully understand how chromosomes pair and separate correctly. Now we’re trying to recapitulate that in vitro, and it’s incredibly challenging.”