OHSU expands access to life-saving naloxone for young people Surge in illicit fentanyl drives nationwide increase in drug overdose deaths.
Freezing rain, cold front increase risk of carbon monoxide poisoning By Jennifer Eskridge December 22, 2022 Medical experts advise using caution with portable generators, alternative heat, cooking sources.
Dr. David Jacoby named dean of the School of Medicine December 12, 2022 OHSU President Danny Jacobs announces the appointment.
OHSU statement on Gov. Brown executive order By December 08, 2022 Executive order will help health care workers, hospitals address continued rise in respiratory illnesses, hospitalizations.
OHSU fetal surgeons save twins facing life-threatening condition By Nicole Rideout November 28, 2022 Family shares the journey to welcome twins with the help of OHSU Doernbecher’s new fetal surgeons who perform complex, in-utero surgeries.
Video games support young patients’ social, emotional health By Lisa McMahan November 23, 2022 OHSU Doernbecher’s therapeutic gaming program provides distraction, fun and a sense of normalcy.
OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital implements crisis standards of care November 22, 2022 This tool helps ensure patients get the best possible care as RSV hospitalizations increase.
Oregon governor declares RSV in children a public health emergency By Nicole Rideout November 15, 2022 OHSU Doernbecher, other hospitals in the region seeing a high number of sick children amid health care staffing challenges.
Gene editing research highlighted in November OHSU Science Café series By Franny White November 04, 2022 Virtual science talks organized by OHSU’s Oregon National Primate Research Center.
Doernbecher Freestyle XVIII returns in person for the big reveal By Nicole Rideout October 31, 2022 Six young patient-designers revealed their personally designed Nike and Air Jordan collections; event benefits OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.
RSV in children: symptoms, treatments, prevention strategies By Nicole Rideout October 27, 2022 OHSU physician warns of unusually early season for a common virus that can cause cold-like symptoms: early respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.