A Japanese Macaque Monkey at OHSU’s Oregon National Primate Research Center is one of the oldest in the world and he’s still going strong. The monkey, named Trapper, lives in an outdoor corral with dozens of other Japanese Macaque monkeys at ONPRC. On Friday, animal care staff through a birthday party for him. He’s turning 38. The party will included a piñata, healthy animal treats, and wrapped presents for the monkeys. Here is some video … Read More
When people think about OHSU, they tend to think of OHSU Hospital, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, our research discoveries or our schools. But we’re also a business. We’re the top employer in Portland and one of the top employers in the state too. Recently, Greenlight Greater Portland, a regional economic development organization, travelled up Marquam Hill to videotape some of the business of OHSU. Here’s the video – see if you can spot our Advanced Imaging Research … Read More
It started as a phone call to one of OHSU’s research institutes. Now, it’s an international story. This week, NBC’s Today show reported the latest news about chemical concerns related to popular hair straighteners. Here’s that report: It was a story that started right here at OHSU when a concerned hair stylist called OHSU’s Center for Research in Environmental Toxicology. That call ignited a joint investigation with Oregon OSHA which … Read More
Despite the fact the the Blazers aren’t playing…many of us will be watching the NBA Finals tonight. While some of us may crank the audio so we can imagine we are in the arena, are there dangers to”pumping up the volume” at an event or at home? That was the topic of recent article by the New York Times News Service, a story that ran in the Bend Bulletin. According to OHSU hearing expert Billy Martin, … Read More
