Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Oregon Health & Science University is where healing, teaching and discovery come together. To make a OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center.

We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health. We are a national research hub with thousands of scientists working hard to develop new disease treatments and therapies. We are also one of Portland’s largest employers. As a public health organization,

we provide services to the most vulnerable Oregonians and strive to improve health in communities across the state through our outreach efforts. OHSU encourages interaction, discussion, commentary, questions and even criticism but ask that you keep your comments and posts relevant and respectful. OHSU does reserve the right to moderate your comments on its social media platforms as necessary to prevent medical, personal and confidential information from being posted. In addition, OHSU will remove all spam, personal attacks, profanity, racism, excessive posting, as well as any off-topic commentary, advertisements about good or services or announcements about news or events not related to OHSU and may ban anyone who violates these guidelines. Please do not use social media platforms to disclose, share, talk about, send or request sensitive or personal information, especially private health information. OHSU cannot guarantee the confidentiality of any messages transmitted over the internet. By interacting with this page, you assume all risks related to sharing your information. Please also note that OHSU social media is only intended for use within the United States. Although OHSU is an academic medical center, we cannot provide medical advice for your personal health situation. If you have a medical issue that requires advice or treatment, we encourage you to contact your primary care provider. For more information, please read our disclaimer: https://www.ohsu.edu/about/social-media-directory

Long COVID is generally defined as a chronic illness with a range of symptoms or conditions that can last weeks, months ...
07/25/2025

Long COVID is generally defined as a chronic illness with a range of symptoms or conditions that can last weeks, months or even years after the initial illness. Its prevalence can be hard to determine because the symptoms are largely self-reported, but researchers have reported it affects as many as one in 10 people.

The new close examination of infected nonhuman primates suggests that figure may be much higher.

OHSU research in nonhuman primates finds long-term effects in both lean and obese animals.

Last month, sixteen local high school students participated in the week-long immersive program called Dental Week. They ...
07/17/2025

Last month, sixteen local high school students participated in the week-long immersive program called Dental Week. They came from Jefferson, Woodburn, Parkrose, Mazama and Chiloquin and Madras high schools.

As a collaboration between OHSU and Permanente Dental Associates, P.C., Dental Week showed the next generation of oral health professionals the inner workings of dentistry. The students learned about the variety of fields within dentistry, tried practical skills like suturing and administering anesthesia, studied the basics of oral cavity anatomy and even spent time in a clinic with patients.

Thank you to Permanente Dental Associates and OHSU OnTrack OHSU! for making the week special and productive!

Read more about what students learned and see photos:

High school students from underrepresented communities explore the intricacies of dentistry during OHSU Dental Week through hands-on labs, mentorship and clinic visits—gaining practical experience while investigating pathways to health care.

The United States could safely drop tetanus and diphtheria booster shots for adults and save an estimated $1 billion a y...
07/16/2025

The United States could safely drop tetanus and diphtheria booster shots for adults and save an estimated $1 billion a year, according to a new review led by researchers at OHSU.

“By maintaining high childhood vaccination coverage, we not only protect kids, but we may actually be able to reduce adult booster vaccinations."

As long as childhood vaccination rates remain strong, U.S. could save $1 billion annually by dropping boosters for adults.

07/08/2025

Join us for our Inaugural Head For The Cure 5K as we raise funds, awareness, and hope for the Portland brain tumor community!

Funds raised through this event will locally benefit brain tumor research at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital and OHSU Knight Cancer Institute.

Please visit the link to sign-up today: https://bit.ly/45Ra72B

Since it began in 2014, the Community Partnership Program has invested more than $6.4 million in 238 projects around Ore...
07/03/2025

Since it began in 2014, the Community Partnership Program has invested more than $6.4 million in 238 projects around Oregon!

Learn about the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute's latest funding round set to empower 12 new projects that will address cancer-related needs:

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute funding increases early cancer screening programs, educational resources, among other initiatives.

“OHSU is an organization that exudes clinical excellence, servant leadership, and world-changing science. Joining this c...
06/27/2025

“OHSU is an organization that exudes clinical excellence, servant leadership, and world-changing science. Joining this community will be the honor of my professional life, and I pledge to lead OHSU’s superlative team to even greater milestones of success and impact into the future.”

We're excited to welcome Dr. Shereef Elnahal as Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)'s sixth president! https://bit.ly/44m0R4p

“This anniversary isn’t just a look back — it’s a call to keep pushing forward. We’ve built the foundation.Now, we’re ac...
06/25/2025

“This anniversary isn’t just a look back — it’s a call to keep pushing forward. We’ve built the foundation.

Now, we’re accelerating the science, expanding access and taking on cancer with everything we’ve got.”

- Dr. Shivaani Kummar on the 10-year anniversary of the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Challenge:

Ten years ago, OHSU met a challenge raising $500 million for cancer research in less than two years.

06/17/2025
06/17/2025
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!🎓 Last Friday at the OHSU Commencement and Hooding ceremonies, 1,197 degrees and ce...
06/12/2025

Congratulations to the Class of 2025!🎓

Last Friday at the OHSU Commencement and Hooding ceremonies, 1,197 degrees and certificates were conferred from programs in the OHSU School of Dentistry, OHSU School of Medicine, OHSU School of Nursing, OHSU PSU School of Public Health and the OSU/OHSU Pharm.D. program.

Join us in congratulating these graduates as they prepare to help transform health care for all Oregonians and beyond. We celebrate their success in the academic arena and are eager to watch their future successes in the field as they serve their communities.👏

Read the full remarks by Dr. Marie Chisholm-Burns, Executive Vice President and Provost, here: https://now.ohsu.edu/member/post/congratulations-class-2025/4a7568c2-630e-4f7b-8472-dc29b537da22

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