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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Transgender patients find health, allies at OHSU
September 05, 2019
Comprehensive program provides quality, respectful health care to all.
Protect our Kids: 1,000 teachers, staff learn to save lives during active threats, natural disasters, classroom injuries
August 21, 2019
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: OHSU Doernbecher, Portland Public Schools, Portland Police Bureau collaborate to empower educators to take immediate action through Stop the Bleed and critical incident training.
The power of creativity: Meet the 2019 Doernbecher Freestyle patient-designers
August 12, 2019
Celebrated program has raised nearly $24 million for children’s hospital; new collection of kid-designed Nike shoes, apparel to be revealed Nov. 8.
OHSU funds four projects across the state to increase HPV vaccination rates
July 31, 2019
Newly funded projects in Hood River, Wasco, Crook, Benton, Multnomah counties to raise awareness of cancer prevention through HPV vaccination.
‘What is funding pancreatic cancer research, Alex?’: Oregon 'Jeopardy! Teen Tournament' finalist donates to OHSU
June 27, 2019
Teen hopes donation will raise awareness for early detection research and support of treatment initiatives.
June 1: First ‘Integrative Oncology’ conference offers massage, acupuncture, more
May 29, 2019
MEDIA ALERT: Patients, caregivers will receive demos of holistic cancer therapies, mindfulness exercises, yoga, and other techniques to help ease side effects.
May 16: OHSU scientist to discuss TB, HIV vaccine research, clinical trials
May 16, 2019
MEDIA ALERT: Klaus Früh, Ph.D., to present at the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs chapter meeting.
PDX Skincare Festival unites health care, skincare to reduce melanoma mortality statewide
May 15, 2019
May 18 event will mark the launch of a statewide public awareness campaign to help educate the public about the importance of skin cancer screening, early detection.
May 18: 2nd Annual ‘PDX Skincare Festival’ open to the community
May 03, 2019
MEDIA ALERT: Free event includes a 5K walk, tips from skin care professionals, a melanoma patient symposium and skin cancer screenings.
New patient-designed facilities open on Portland’s South Waterfront
April 12, 2019
OHSU’s Center for Health & Healing Building 2 and the Gary & Christine Rood Family Pavilion offer an innovative approach to patient and family experience.