OHSU has compiled many resources to assist you in your life outside of work.
Wellness resources and policies:
o Employee Wellness program: Free wellness screenings, lectures and workshops for OHSU benefited employees.
o Adult immunizations: Reduced cost or free immunizations for all OHSU employees.
o Commuting by bike: OHSU offers resources and compensation for those who cycle to work.
o Tobacco cessation benefits: Expanded benefits are available for benefited employees.
o Breastfeeding resources: Applicable policies and designated breast feeding facilities.
o Counseling services: OHSU offers free or discounted counseling for benefited employees.
Other resources:
o On-campus services and facilities: Banking, postal services and on-site dining.
o Employee discounts: Regularly updated discounts to area services, sporting events, products and restaurants.
o Voluntary savings program: OHSU sponsored retirement programs.
Child Care Facilities
OHSU recognizes the need for its employees with small children to have access to excellent, reliable and reasonably-located child care services. While the University does not currently offer on-site child care, OHSU is exploring the possibilities for an OHSU-linked child care facility as it expands its campus at South Waterfront. In the meantime, we’ve compiled a list of several child care centers conveniently located near our Marquam Hill and West campuses.
Knowledge Learning Corp / Little Persons Learning Center
138 S.W. Clay Street
Portland, OR 97201
503 222-5955
Downtown Portland KinderCare - Fifth Avenue Building
1400 S.W. Fifth Ave., Suite 100
Portland, OR 97201
503 248-0581
YMCA Child Care
2120 N.W. Amberbrook Ave.
Beaverton, OR 97006
503 629-9622
www.ychildcare.org
Baseline KinderCare
18685 S.W. Baseline Road
Beaverton, OR 97006
503 645-8244
www.kindercare.com (Click on “Find a Center” to search for other KinderCare locations.)
Knowledge Learning Corp./Children’s World - Walker Road
18425 N.W. Walker Rd.
Beaverton, OR 97006
503 645-3572
www.knowledgelearning.com (Click on “Locate a Center” to search for other KLC locations.)
OHSU employees are eligible for a 10 percent tuition discount on child care for children preschool through age 12 at all participating Knowledge Learning Center child development centers.
Vermont Hills Family Life Center - Portland VA Medical Center
3710 S.W. U.S. Veterans Hospital Rd.
Portland, OR 97201
503 721-7830
Priority at this center is given to Portland VA Medical Center employees; however OHSU employees are welcome to join when space is available (there is currently an extensive waiting list). Vermont Hills also operates a child care center at Burlingame on Taylors Ferry Road off of Terwilliger Blvd. The Burlingame location can be reached at 503 452-7078.
About living in Portland
Portlanders tend to be enthusiastic about their devotion to this city. We could talk for hours on our luxurious landscapes, our commitment to active lifestyles and the benefits of living in a city with something for everyone. But with recognition and accolades for our fair city coming in from all over the nation, why should we do all the talking?
The New York Times
A sampling of the stories about Portland appeared in The New York Times during 2007:
- “City That Loves Mass Transit Looks to the Sky for More,” Jan. 29, 2007. William Yardley covers the grand opening of the Portland Aerial Tram, which links OHSU’s Peter O. Kohler Pavilion on Marquam Hill to the Center for Health & Healing on OHSU’s South Waterfront campus.
- “In Portland, a Golden Age of Dining and Drinking,” Sep. 26, 2007. A review of the up-and-coming eateries that define Portland’s dining options. The article raves about Portland’s tradition of using local, seasonal ingredients in its Pacific Northwest fare – a cuisine that is complemented by the exquisite handcrafted wines and beers produced by Oregon businesses.
- “Fall Color Without the Crowds,” Oct. 10, 2007. Though East Coast cities are well-known for their splendid fall foliage, this article names the Columbia River Gorge, slightly northeast of Portland, as one of its top-picks for underrated autumn viewing.
- “A Small Town Feel in an Urban Locale,” Nov. 4, 2007. This real estate review of Portland cites the city’s vibrant cultural scene and its affordable neighborhood housing as two major reasons why people of every demographic choose to relocate to Portland.
- “In Portland, Cultivating a Culture of Two Wheels,” Nov. 5, 2007. Often singled out as one of the best urban centers for bicyclists, Portland is the subject of this look at how a public transportation subculture becomes mainstream.
More awards and accolades
- Travel + Leisure magazine readers say Portland is one of America's favorite cities, ranking high in areas like transportation, cleanliness, and quality of life.
- Portland is ranked No. 2 in Cooking Light’s 2007 list of America’s healthiest cities. The magazine cites Portland’s abundance of local farmer’s markets and the multitude of options for physical activity as key reasons it’s easy to be healthy in the City of Roses.
- Due primarily to its prevalence of green spaces and pedestrian-friendly layout, Portland appeared in the top ten list of Outside Magazine's 18 New American Dream Towns.
- Environmental awareness is part of life in Portland. That awareness and an active citizen population earned us the title #1 green city in a recent study by SustainLane, an online resource for sustainability.
