Eating well on the road
Planning on getting out of town this summer? Road trips are a great way to unwind, spend time with family, and see the gorgeous sights of the Pacific Northwest. Unless you’re careful, though,...
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Addressing gun violence: A message from OHSU President, Joe Robertson
OHSU is a community of people dedicated to healing others and advancing the frontiers of scientific knowledge. Many of us choose to work at OHSU because it offers the opportunity to protect the most...
Knight Cancer Challenge: a progress report
In June 2015, the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute announced to the world that it had achieved a $500 million fundraising challenge set by Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny, raising...
Safer Summer Grilling
Summer has arrived in Portland, and for many of us, that means firing up the grill. Grilling is a great way to prepare meals — no added fat (such as with sautéing or frying), the kitchen stays...
Your health questions answered: Heart care for a father with diabetes
You ask. OHSU health experts answer. This National Men's Health Week, one of our cardiovascular experts is on the hot seat. We know that facing a heart condition can be difficult for patient and...
“War on Skin Cancer” event to bring community together
Join the OHSU Department of Dermatology on Saturday, May 21, at the Collaborative Life Sciences Building for a fun and educational weekend event helping to advance the science of skin cancer...
Pregnancy and the heart
Heart disease is not always a disease of the elderly. According to the American Heart Association, there are over 15,000 deaths due to heart disease annually in the U.S. in young women under the age...
At OHSU, a mother’s passion inspires
OHSU seems to run in the family for four of the six Mansoor siblings, and it all started with their mother, Salma. Steven Mansoor, M.D., Ph.D., David Mansoor, M.D., Lori Mansoor, L.C.S.W. and...
Ten things you need to know about our outstanding nurses
It's National Nurses Week and we are proud of our hardworking nurses for the excellence they bring to their work each and every day. Here are just a few things you might not know about our...
Top five reasons to volunteer at OHSU
In 2015, more than 1,300 people volunteered their time at OHSU to help advance the boundaries of medicine, improve patients' quality of life and share their genuine passion for serving our...