OHSU in the news

Dr. Sarah Hecht on utilizing ERAS protocols in pediatric urology

Urology Times January 04, 2023
In a Urology Times video, Sara Hecht, M.D., discusses the pediatric urology procedures that would benefit most from enhanced recovery after surgery, or ERAS, and what it takes to ensure buy-in from all collaborative parties.

Clark County firefighters get mechanical help for CPR

The Columbian January 04, 2023
Lidija McGrath, M.D., and Charles Henrikson, M.D., discuss cardiac arrest and the importance of quickly providing CPR to those who experience it after NFL player Damar Hamlin’s medical emergency during a Jan. 2 game. McGrath says: “We know that delivery of immediate CPR saves lives and it can improve the likelihood of survival by two to threefold. So, it essentially doubles or triples a person’s chances of survival.”

What’s different between cardiac arrest, heart attack?

KOIN-TV January 03, 2023
Lidija McGrath, M.D., and Charles Henrikson, M.D., discuss cardiac arrest and the importance of quickly providing CPR to those who experience it after NFL player Damar Hamlin’s medical emergency during a Jan. 2 game. McGrath says: “We know that delivery of immediate CPR saves lives and it can improve the likelihood of survival by two to threefold. So, it essentially doubles or triples a person’s chances of survival.”

OHSU Doctor says hit to chest of Hamlin could've caused cardiac arrest, notes it is rare

KATU-TV January 03, 2023
Lidija McGrath, M.D., and Charles Henrikson, M.D., discuss cardiac arrest and the importance of quickly providing CPR to those who experience it after NFL player Damar Hamlin’s medical emergency during a Jan. 2 game. McGrath says: “We know that delivery of immediate CPR saves lives and it can improve the likelihood of survival by two to threefold. So, it essentially doubles or triples a person’s chances of survival.”

Damar Hamlin may have suffered from commotio cordis, OHSU doctor says

KGW-TV January 03, 2023
Lidija McGrath, M.D., and Charles Henrikson, M.D., discuss cardiac arrest and the importance of quickly providing CPR to those who experience it after NFL player Damar Hamlin’s medical emergency during a Jan. 2 game. McGrath says: “We know that delivery of immediate CPR saves lives and it can improve the likelihood of survival by two to threefold. So, it essentially doubles or triples a person’s chances of survival.”

What is Cardiac Arrest?

NBC Sports January 03, 2023
Lidija McGrath, M.D., and Charles Henrikson, M.D., discuss cardiac arrest and the importance of quickly providing CPR to those who experience it after NFL player Damar Hamlin’s medical emergency during a Jan. 2 game. McGrath says: “We know that delivery of immediate CPR saves lives and it can improve the likelihood of survival by two to threefold. So, it essentially doubles or triples a person’s chances of survival.”

‘They just get hooked’

The Medford Mail Tribune January 01, 2023
In a Q&A with the Mail Tribune, a longtime Mercy Flights Explorer post volunteer from Southern Oregon describes taking Explorers on an annual spring break trip to OHSU to job-shadow and explore possible careers in health care.

Exact Sciences backs CMS policy update to waive cost-sharing for follow-up colonoscopy

Healio Gastroenterology December 31, 2022
Healio Gastroenterology reports that new federal guidelines ease access to noninvasive colorectal cancer screening tests. David Lieberman, M.D., says, “This is a huge win for our patients. This change will help providers address a major CRC screening gap for people who were previously burdened by the cost of a follow-up colonoscopy.”
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