An editorial cites an OHSU estimate of statewide COVID-19 immunity while highlighting the large number of residents in Jackson and Josephine counties who have become infected with the novel coronavirus.

An Oregon Nurses Association study shows OHSU nurses are feeling burnout and morale distress.

An Oregon Nurses Association study found 86% of OHSU nurses are experiencing fatigue, burnout and moral distress, and 60% are considering leaving the profession.

The latest OHSU forecast, reveals COVID-19 hospitalizations statewide will continue to drop slightly into the new year.

OHSU's Peter Graven, Ph.D., indicates Oregon COVID-19 hospitalizations will decline to about 200 by the new year and that about 23% of Oregonians are still susceptible to infection.

The Oct. 7 forecast from OHSU's Peter Graven, Ph.D., indicates Oregon COVID-19 hospitalizations will decline to about 200 by the new year and that about 23% of Oregonians are still susceptible to infection.

"Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis affects a younger adult patient population which can have a significant impact during prime years of those dealing with the disease," said Atul Deodhar, M.D., professor of medicine and medical director of the Rheumatology Clinics for the Division of Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases at Oregon Health & Science University. "These data show that upadacitinib has the potential to improve non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis symptoms and help patients take control of their disease."

While discussing results from a Phase 3 clinical trial examining a potential treatment for a form of arthritis known as active non-radiographic axial spondylarthritis, Atul Deodhar, M.D., notes the condition affects younger adults and can have a “significant impact” on these patients during their “prime years.”

While discussing the findings and recommendations in a report he helped compile as part of a Coalition for Physician Accountability committee, George Mejicano, M.D., says: “Are we really producing what the doctors of the country need? I would argue, no."

OHSU is among many Portland-area employers hiring right now.