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OHSU Brain Institute is the only place in Oregon where the brightest minds in medicine and science are leaders in brain care, with national recognition for breakthroughs in treatment of Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. From prevention to intervention, we combine the highest quality brain care with groundbreaking brain research and the latest discoveries. OHSU is Oregon’s on

ly 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

The Parkinson's Foundation Helpline is made up of real people: compassionate, trained PD information specialists from va...
04/30/2026

The Parkinson's Foundation Helpline is made up of real people: compassionate, trained PD information specialists from various health professions. 📞 ✉️

Monday through Friday from 9am to 7pm ET, the Helpline is ready to assist you in English or Spanish.

Reach out today for Parkinson’s Awareness Month and Find Real Answers to your PD questions, connections to local resources and health professionals, personalized advice and more: 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) | Helpline@Parkinson.org

04/27/2026

Earlier this month, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) became the first center in Oregon to use a second-generation robotic assistance device for spinal surgery. The tool — the first of its kind used at OHSU for spinal surgery — focuses on precision in a specialty where millimeters are crucial.

"In straightforward and short cases, the robot increases our accuracy and may improve efficiency and safety. But in more complex cases that can span an entire day, with a very small margin of error, any tool that offsets some of the cognitive load is a welcomed improvement," said surgeon Dr. James Wright.

The OHSU Spine Center conducts an average of 1,000 surgical procedures annually, making it one of the busiest in the Pacific Northwest.

Read more: https://news.ohsu.edu/2026/04/27/ohsu-first-in-oregon-to-use-robotic-spine-device

Exercise is a vital part of Parkinson’s disease management, helping maintain balance, mobility, flexibility and overall ...
04/22/2026

Exercise is a vital part of Parkinson’s disease management, helping maintain balance, mobility, flexibility and overall quality of life. However, finding the optimal workout routine with PD is easier said than done.

💪 This Parkinson’s Awareness Month (and all year long), Parkinson's Foundation is here to help you Find Real Answers about exercise recommendations, programs and resources you can trust: Parkinson.org/Awareness

OHSU medical students and faculty provide free vision screening and eyeglasses at the new Bridges to Sight clinic, a par...
04/21/2026

OHSU medical students and faculty provide free vision screening and eyeglasses at the new Bridges to Sight clinic, a partnership with Transition Projects, improving access to essential ophthalmology services for underserved community members.

New clinic will provide low-barrier ophthalmology services to community members in need.

One unexplained symptom can lead to many more questions, but you don’t have to face this uncertainty alone.   No single ...
04/16/2026

One unexplained symptom can lead to many more questions, but you don’t have to face this uncertainty alone.

No single one of these 10 early signs means that you should worry, but if you have more than one sign, you should consider making an appointment to talk to your doctor. Parkinson's Foundation is here to help you.

Find Real Answers every step of the way: Parkinson.org/Awareness

When you first hear the words “Parkinson’s disease,” things get real. With one diagnosis comes one million questions. Wh...
04/08/2026

When you first hear the words “Parkinson’s disease,” things get real. With one diagnosis comes one million questions. When you don’t know where to turn, find real answers at Parkinson's Foundation.

Through Parkinson’s Awareness Month and beyond, the Parkinson's Foundation empowers people with PD and those who love them with resources, support and community. 🤝 🩵

Start finding real answers and learn about the disease that affects more than 10 million people worldwide: Parkinson.org/Awareness.

OHSU's Dr. Allison Lindauer joins the KWSO podcast, "Our People & Mother Earth Program," to talk about Alzheimer's disea...
04/04/2026

OHSU's Dr. Allison Lindauer joins the KWSO podcast, "Our People & Mother Earth Program," to talk about Alzheimer's disease and aggression.

ProgramsDementia & Aging Posted on March 26, 2026 by sue.matters 26 Mar KWSO Radio · Dementia & Aggression – KWSO Our People & Mother Earth Program Podcast This entry was posted in Programs. Bookmark the permalink. sue.matters KWSO Archive – ROOT DIGGING with Autwai Adeline Miller Work Source O...

Scientists offer new insight into how the body detects light touch and how disruptions in that process may contribute to...
04/03/2026

Scientists offer new insight into how the body detects light touch and how disruptions in that process may contribute to sensory disorders.

Scripps Research scientists offer new insight into how the body detects light touch and how disruptions in that process may contribute to sensory disorders.

OHSU researchers have made a concerning discovery about preterm infant brain health: A mild, temporary lack of oxygen th...
04/01/2026

OHSU researchers have made a concerning discovery about preterm infant brain health: A mild, temporary lack of oxygen that many babies born prematurely may experience has a significant impact on long-term brain development, and may hinder memory and learning into adolescence and adulthood.

OHSU findings call for investment in early intervention, treatment to support memory, learning.

FREE Conference for Caregivers. Learn about the STELLA-FTD study at our table at the The Association for Frontotemporal ...
03/26/2026

FREE Conference for Caregivers. Learn about the STELLA-FTD study at our table at the The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) Education Conference in Seattle, April 30-May 1!

Sign up: https://www.theaftd.org/education-conference-2026

OHSU’s Dr. Allison Lindauer, lead scientist for STELLA-FTA, talks about the national study designed to test a method to help families cope with the changes t...

"I’m just so impressed by her grit, her dedication, not only the way she fights the disease, but the way she has perform...
03/25/2026

"I’m just so impressed by her grit, her dedication, not only the way she fights the disease, but the way she has performed in life... To me, it is beyond human capacity. She just inspires me," said OHSU Multiple Sclerosis Center Director Dr. Vijayshree Yadav about Georgena Moran, who was diagnosed with primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1998.

Today, Georgena is a global leader in recreation trail accessibility, forging a path for those with disabilities who want to explore the outdoors.

Since 2001, she has conducted accessibility site assessments, creating innovative guidelines for recreation trails beyond the basic ADA-accessible designations, bringing together federal, state and local park agency representatives and organizations in a group known as "Access Recreation."

Georgena Moran was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1998, but she decided that it wouldn’t slow down her love of the outdoors, and now Moran is a global leader in trail accessibility.

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