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.
Video games support young patients’ social, emotional health By Lisa McMahan November 23, 2022 OHSU Doernbecher’s therapeutic gaming program provides distraction, fun and a sense of normalcy.
OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital implements crisis standards of care November 22, 2022 This tool helps ensure patients get the best possible care as RSV hospitalizations increase.
Oregon governor declares RSV in children a public health emergency By Nicole Rideout November 15, 2022 OHSU Doernbecher, other hospitals in the region seeing a high number of sick children amid health care staffing challenges.
Gene editing research highlighted in November OHSU Science Café series By Franny White November 04, 2022 Virtual science talks organized by OHSU’s Oregon National Primate Research Center.
Doernbecher Freestyle XVIII returns in person for the big reveal By Nicole Rideout October 31, 2022 Six young patient-designers revealed their personally designed Nike and Air Jordan collections; event benefits OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.
RSV in children: symptoms, treatments, prevention strategies By Nicole Rideout October 27, 2022 OHSU physician warns of unusually early season for a common virus that can cause cold-like symptoms: early respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
Gun violence prevention is focus of final Marquam Talks lecture series By Erik Robinson October 25, 2022 OHSU researcher Kathleen Carlson will discuss gun violence as a public health issue in free public event.
OHSU awarded nearly $4 million to advance early childhood development By Nicole Rideout October 21, 2022 Funds will improve, expand the early childhood workforce to support health, development of children, from birth to 5 years old.
New statewide report reveals significant impacts from firearm injury across Oregon By Erik Robinson October 20, 2022 OHSU’s new Gun Violence Prevention Research Center issues inaugural report.
Hundreds receive free care at annual OHSU health fair By Franny White October 03, 2022 Event’s current student organizers partner with one of its founders to improve health care access.