Oregon releases plan to reduce the burden of cancer statewide
Plan developed by OHSU, OHA offers five areas of focus: liver, breast, colorectal and lung cancers, boosting HPV vaccination rates.
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OHSU reaffirms importance of full childhood immunization schedule
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Community invited to OHSU bone marrow drive events
September 05, 2025
OHSU team of nurses, medical professionals is working to register 300 donors to support patients with blood cancers.
NIH awards OHSU scientists, collaborators $8.4 million to develop a cure for HIV
August 28, 2025
Only a handful of people in history have been cured of the virus; three have agreed to kick off landmark research project led by OHSU.
Regular sleep schedule may improve recovery from heart failure, study finds
August 21, 2025
OHSU review suggests a consistent sleep schedule is especially important for people recovering from heart failure symptoms.
Over-the-counter pill boosts access to contraception, OHSU study finds
August 18, 2025
Nationwide study documents 31% percentage point increase in people shifting from no birth control to the over-the-counter oral contraceptive.
Thousands of kids in mental health crisis are stuck for days in hospital emergency rooms, study finds
August 15, 2025
OHSU researchers find 1 in 10 Medicaid-enrolled youths in crisis languish in emergency rooms nationwide.
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute receives record $2 billion commitment from Phil and Penny Knight
August 14, 2025
The largest single donation ever made to a U.S. university, college or academic health center will transform cancer care.
OHSU selects new Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer
July 25, 2025
Angela Sklenka has more than 20 years of extensive experience in human resources with a special focus on elevating organizational culture.
OHSU board of directors appoints new president
July 03, 2025
Shereef Elnahal, M.D., M.B.A., unanimously voted in as OHSU president.
Broadening access to cancer services throughout Oregon communities
July 01, 2025
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute funding increases early cancer screening programs, educational resources, among other initiatives.
Shereef Elnahal, M.D., M.B.A., is appointed OHSU’s sixth president
June 27, 2025
Elnahal, a leader and expert in health care delivery in large, integrated health systems, with a career focused on serving vulnerable communities, will take office Aug. 11, 2025.