In a story about options for health career development in Southern Oregon, KDRV-TV references a partnership between Rogue Community College and the OHSU School of Nursing.

In a story by The Hechinger Report about the importance of understanding cultural differences in effective speech therapy, Katharine Zuckerman, M.D., says, “This idea that parents sit on the floor and play with the kid and teach them how to talk is a very American cultural idea. In many communities, it doesn’t work quite that way."

KDRV-TV (Medford) reports city leaders are exploring the possibility of hosting a new medical school to address a growing physician shortage in Southern Oregon and Northern California and cites a consultant report that suggests OHSU could potentially be a partner. Editor’s note: The consultant interviewed two individuals from OHSU for context only – these individuals did not have contact with city leaders. OHSU remains interested in learning more about the report and how we can work with the City of Medford and others to best prepare the health care workforce for Oregon.

KPTV reports fewer fireworks-related injuries in 2025, including three cases treated in the OHSU Health system.

An article in Woman’s World that was picked up by dozens of media outlets around the country cites OHSU research that shows cleansing armpits with a benzoyl peroxide-based face wash helps mitigate body odor.

The New York Times asks sleep experts for tips on how to get some rest when people are wide awake at night, including Kim Hutchison, M.D., who recommends applying a cold washcloth to the forehead to help cool the body down and trick it into thinking it’s still early in the night and it's ready to go to sleep.

Jonathan Betlinski, M.D., is quoted on veterans and victims of gun violence experiencing PTSD during July 4 holiday celebrations: “Fireworks may cue memories of combat or explosions, intense fires or gun violence.”

OHSU scientists uncover how a protein helps build and maintain vital brain connections, providing insights into the neurological problems experienced by people with dystroglycanopathy.

Jared Fisher, Ph.D., participates in an Association of Health Care Journalists panel on liquid biopsies for cancer and says some have been around for years, such as the PSA test, but newer tests are more targeted, finding rare tumor cells circulating in blood or DNA fragments shed by tumors.

KOIN-TV shares the reactions of Gov. Kotek and the Oregon’s U.S. congressional delegation to the federal budget bill that passed the Senate; Brian Duty, M.D., says, “House Bill One isn’t just a budget bill. It’s really a threat to the health and financial stability of over a million Oregonians. And stripping coverage from vulnerable individuals, especially children, won’t stop them from getting sick.”