Stories

Portland public health experts to present impacts of 'Obamacare to Trumpcare'

By Tracy Brawley January 18, 2017

On the eve of the inauguration of the 45th U.S. president, the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health will host a public discussion aimed at addressing one of the most hotly debated issues of the 2016 presidential election: the repeal of the Affordable Care Act.

Should cancer doctors disclose financial conflicts of interest when they tweet?

By Amanda Gibbs January 17, 2017

Conversations centered on health care are increasingly taking place on social media. For example, doctors, patients, advocates, the FDA and members of the pharmaceutical industry frequently interact on Twitter, discussing new drugs and devices.

The legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.: A time for reflection

January 16, 2017

Today, as the world pauses to reflect on the words of Dr.Martin Luther King Jr., members of the OHSU community share how his teachings impact and guide theirpersonal and professional goals every day of the year.

From MLK to OHSU: Embracing a culture of diversity and inclusion

By Tracy Brawley January 13, 2017

Demonstrating an act of solidarity across the OHSU community statewide, a reflective group of faculty, students and staff convened on Marquam Hill campus today – in person and virtually – to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Scientists reveal non-addictive pathway to pain relief

By Erik Robinson January 12, 2017

OHSU research suggests an avenue for developing treatments for chronic pain that harness the medicinal properties of cannabis while minimizing the threat of addiction.

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute strongly endorses new HPV vaccine recommendations

By Amanda Gibbs January 11, 2017

Recognizing a critical need to improve national vaccination rates for human papillomavirus, or HPV, the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute has united with all 69 National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers in issuing a joint statement in support of recently revised recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.