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Check out this reaction by OHSU nurses to news that they have received a very special honor this week: Magnet designation: You may ask: What does magnet designation mean? According to OHSU’s press release: It is only awarded to hospitals that meet the highest standards of patient care. In fact, only about 6 percent of hospitals across the country achieve Magnet status for nursing, including only five hospitals in the entire state of Oregon. It … Read More

More than 1,000 OHSU students are on their way to the next step in their health care careers — as they get set for graduation ceremonies in the next couple of weeks. OHSU’s School of Medicine will graduate 121 students with M.D. degrees and will graduate a record total of 517 students in ceremonies this Monday, June 4. OHSU’s School of Dentistry, School of Nursing and the Oregon State University/OHSU School of Pharmacy will also … Read More

Why are you holding on to all those old pills? You don’t need them and frankly, it’s a safety hazard if you have young kids in the house. Here is the solution…let OHSU help. We’re hosting a free pharmacetical disposal event this spring. All you need to know…is below: What: OHSU Pharmaceutical Disposal Drop-off Event When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday April 28 Where: OHSU Emergency Department Sponsors: The Oregon Poison Center, OHSU Pharmacy … Read More

Perhaps you’ve seen the show Hoarders on A & E? It’s a fascinating, sometimes saddening show about people who keep and store almost everything…sometimes with disastrous consequences. As it turns out, OHSU has a hoarding expert, Dr. James Hancey. Dr. Hancey has appeared in recent news stories on the subject. See here and here. He’s also a scheduled guest on The OHSU Effect: Inside Health & Science this weekend. Be sure to tune in at … Read More

Are robots replacing surgeons? Not any time soon, but that was one of the most frequently asked questions when Oregon Health & Science University physicians gave demonstrations this weekend of how surgical robots work and how they are transforming a wide variety of procedures. The demonstrations were part of Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS & The Brain exhibit at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI).  Museum visitors had the opportunity to see how … Read More

Here’s a neat story that popped up online this morning. The Oregonian shared it’s “most shared” stories of 2011 and we’re proud to say that some of our breakthroughs are among them. Specifically: 12 Fetal origins: How adult disease risk takes shape before you are born. Researchers have identified many environmental exposures during fetal development that appear to set the stage for diseases decades later in life. They presented research at an international meeting in … Read More

We like to think that there are lot of OHSU-ers “changing the world.” But Portland Monthly magazine and the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry have made a point of calling out one OHSU scientist specifically — putting OHSU neuroscientist Larry Sherman on their list of “12 Oregonians Changing Our World.” The list is an eclectic collection — from a winemaker to the developer of a battery-powered car to a children’s author. In its recent … Read More

Today, OHSU is excited to announce a $25 million philanthropic partnership with Bob and Charlee Moore to confront poor nutrition—widely considered the greatest contributor to the rise of chronic disease. Bob and Charlee are founders of Oregon-based Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, and their passion for better health through wholesome foods aligns naturally with OHSU’s mission of improving health and well-being of people in Oregon and beyond. Their $25 million commitment, the fourth largest in … Read More

Good partners often have some shared history. That’s certainly the case with FEI and Oregon Health & Science University.  FEI and OHSU announced on Sept. 13 that they are working  together to create the Living Lab for Cell Biology. The OHSU/FEI Living Lab will provide researchers with state-of-the-art electron microscopes to advance the understanding and treatment of complex diseases such as cancer and AIDS. The collaboration is designed to help both partners move forward. OHSU … Read More

Melanoma is one of the most dangerous forms of skin cancer, because of its ability to spread to other parts of the body. This year alone, there will be about 70,000 new cases of melanoma in the U.S. and about 8,700 deaths, according to estimates published by the National Cancer Institute. The good news is the fight against melanoma is gaining momentum. John Gray, an Oregon real estate developer and industrialist, gave $5 million to … Read More