Oregon Health & Science University
November 26, 2012 -- Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) today announced the receipt of a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a gift from Phil and Barbara Silver that will combine to strengthen OHSU's capacity to analyze health reform efforts and contribute to bending the cost curve down.
Nov 26, 2012
By: Oregon Health & Science University
November 16, 2012 -- The Medical Research Foundation of Oregon has announced the recipients of its 2012 awards for scientific leadership and innovation in Oregon. The awards were presented Nov. 15 at a reception in Portland.
Honorees
Nov 16, 2012
November 7, 2012 --– Linda Stronzinsky has been diabetic for 20 years. She's a part-time cashier and is barely making ends meet – and she has no health insurance. And, until she visited the Casey Eye Institute's Outreach Van this year, her eyes hadn't been examined for 12 years.
Nov 7, 2012
Reports were for 2011-2012 budget year that ended June 30
Oct 22, 2012
October 22, 2012 -- The Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Board of Directors today welcomed its newest member, Poorav Patel, who will serve as the student representative. "I am thrilled and honored to be part of the OHSU Board of Directors. With the changing landscape of healthcare, I am eager to be part of the leadership team that guides OHSU into the future," said Mr. Patel. "I have a firm belief that OHSU will continue to innovate and remain national leaders in healthcare delivery."
Oct 22, 2012
After a decade of work, nurses in OHSU Healthcare are awarded prestigious Magnet status
Aug 23, 2012
August 1, 2012 – Oregon Health & Science University and the Oregon Academy of General Dentistry (OAGD) have announced a unique partnership to transform continuing dental education in Oregon. The partnership is the first of its kind in the nation.
Aug 1, 2012
July 31, 2012 -- Charles D. Blanke, M.D., chair-elect to one of the U.S. National Cancer Institute's five large-scale cooperative groups that test new cancer treatments and prevention programs, will join the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).
Jul 31, 2012
June 27, 2012 -- The Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Board of Directors today adopted a budget of $2.085 billion for the university's operations over the next fiscal year, FY 2013, beginning July 1. The budget projects a 3% rate of revenue growth versus 6% the past two years."This budget reflects the reality of a slowing health care economy nationally, with declining growth rates for hospitals, and a greater demand for value," said OHSU President Joe Robertson. "It also reflects that OHSU is in a strong financial position as we enter this new era."
Jun 27, 2012
June 19, 2012 -- Oregon Health & Science University has been recognized as a "Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality" for the secondyear in a row. For its efforts, OHSU is listed in the Healthcare EqualityIndex 2012 report, an annual survey conducted by the Human RightsCampaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country'slargest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) organization.OHSU is one of 71 respondents that earned top marks for itscommitment to equitable, inclusive care for LGBT patients and their
Jun 19, 2012