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Join the ‘War on Skin Cancer’

Join the ‘War on Skin Cancer’

May 19, 2016
Calling all redheads, fair-skinned Oregonians and sun worshipers: OHSU needs your help to defeat melanoma. Despite its reputation for rainy weather, Oregon has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the nation, and researchers are trying to find out ...
OHSU statement regarding Supreme Court tort cap decision

OHSU statement regarding Supreme Court tort cap decision

May 05, 2016
OHSU respects the Oregon Supreme Court’s decision and appreciates the effort the Oregon Legislature made in 2009 to update the Oregon Tort Claims Act. A tort cap is critical to ensuring that public entities like OHSU, police and fire districts ...
May 7: OHSU Casey Eye Institute hosts Great Glasses Play Day

May 7: OHSU Casey Eye Institute hosts Great Glasses Play Day

May 05, 2016
MEDIA ALERT WHAT: Portland’s Great Glasses Play Day celebrates children with glasses, eyepatches and contacts, and raises awareness about the importance of early detection. The event is free and open to the public. Casey Eye Institute’s Elks ...
Area couple donates $12 million to build OHSU guest house

Area couple donates $12 million to build OHSU guest house

April 26, 2016
Gary and Christine Rood of Vancouver, Washington, who have strong ties to OHSU and a passion for addressing differentiated housing needs, have donated $12 million to Oregon Health & Science University to help provide temporary lodging for patients and ...
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