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OHSU receiving a shipment of Pfizer BioNTEch COVID-19 vaccine. | OHSU/FRITZ LIEDTKE

OHSU Will Require Staff Vaccinations By Sept. 1

The institution will give employees the opportunity to opt out, provided they go through an education session and abide by certain rules.

Aug 3, 2021

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OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

OHSU Shrinks Incoming Classes Of Medical And Nursing Students Amid Workforce Shortage

OHSU said it made the decision, which may be a first in the country, because it does not have enough clinical placements for students.

Jul 27, 2021
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Older Vaccinated People More Vulnerable To COVID-19, Research Shows

A small study by Oregon Health & Science University indicates that people between 70 and 82 have a less robust response to the virus than those 20 to 29.

Jul 22, 2021

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Dozens of people showed up at the OHSU rally for an alleged victim and against OHSU's handling of a sexual abuse case. | DR. SUE AICHER

Former Resident Sues OHSU — Again

The latest suit accuses OHSU of violating a settlement agreement in a discrimination suit filed in 2018 and hurting the former staff member's attempt to finish her training.

Jul 13, 2021

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OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Looking For A Job In Health Care? OHSU Is Hiring

The institution intends to add 1,200 jobs as part of a plan to resume its growth trajectory after undergoing revenue cuts early in the pandemic.

Jun 23, 2021
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Surgeons perform a heart transplant at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center if Southwest Portland. | PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES

Providence Wins Federal Certification For Heart Transplant Program

The approval means that Providence can seek reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid for heart transplants which can cost more than $1 million.

Jun 23, 2021

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Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. | OHSU

OHSU Gives Itself Power To Fire Faculty In Pandemic Or Other Crisis

New employment contracts for thousands of faculty members give the institution the right to cut their job or pay in the face of a natural disaster or a financial crisis.

Jun 17, 2021
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Legislature Passes Bill Making Noose Display Crime Of Intimidation

The bill, backed by Oregon Health & Science University, follows noose incidents at OHSU.

Jun 9, 2021
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OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

OHSU Puts Resident On Leave Following Lawsuit

Dr. Andew Davoodian and his alleged sexual-battery victim are suing each other in Multnomah County Circuit Court.

May 26, 2021
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Dr. Cynthia Maree, infectious disease chief at St. Charles Health System, wants to boost the vaccination rates in her hospital system -- and in the community./St. Charles Health System

Hospital Systems Face Internal Vaccine Skeptics

A Lund Report analysis indicates that at least 85% of hospital providers are vaccinated but only about 75% of all employees have been inoculated against COVID-19.

May 24, 2021
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