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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

“This will be life-altering treatment for a lot of patients."Neurosurgeons at Oregon Health & Science University have ac...
10/02/2026

“This will be life-altering treatment for a lot of patients."

Neurosurgeons at Oregon Health & Science University have achieved a medical milestone: They are the first in Oregon to implant small devices in the vagus nerve to promote healing.

In one treatment, the device stimulates the brain’s natural capacity to heal itself and recover from stroke. The other form of treatment initiated by OHSU over the summer involves stimulating the nerve to create an anti-inflammatory effect that eases symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Neurosurgeons are first in Oregon to implant devices that send small electrical pulses to stimulate healing, anti-inflammatory effect.

10/02/2026
Oregon Health & Science University has enrolled the first participant on the West Coast in a clinical trial using gene e...
09/30/2026

Oregon Health & Science University has enrolled the first participant on the West Coast in a clinical trial using gene editing to reduce a form of high cholesterol known to raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.

“The goal is to provide a one-time therapy that could be given to an individual and reduces their cholesterol burden over decades to follow.”

One-time infusion using CRISPR may permanently lower LDL cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke.

“In your worst moment, we’re at our best. We are going to make sure that if there’s something we can do to help you get ...
09/25/2026

“In your worst moment, we’re at our best. We are going to make sure that if there’s something we can do to help you get through a difficult time, we’re going to do it. That holistic, family centered, unbelievably close care is something that Doernbecher does better than any children’s hospital in the world.”

The Doernbecher family was firm on one point that has remained a foundational principle for 100 years: The hospital that bears their name would treat all children, regardless of their ability to pay. That credo stands firm today, benefiting families across Oregon and beyond.

‘In your worst moment, we're at our best': State's first children's hospital leads in groundbreaking research, pioneering treatments and compassionate, family-centered care.

There are days we just need someone to talk to but aren’t in crisis. The Doug Romprey Oregon Warmline is here for you:
09/20/2026

There are days we just need someone to talk to but aren’t in crisis. The Doug Romprey Oregon Warmline is here for you:

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A simple change in when people eat may offer a promising new approach for Huntington’s disease.Huntington’s disease is a...
09/18/2026

A simple change in when people eat may offer a promising new approach for Huntington’s disease.

Huntington’s disease is a rare, inherited neurological disease that gradually damages nerve cells responsible for movement, cognitive and emotional regulation.

In a 12-week pilot study, researchers found that people with early-stage Huntington’s disease were able to safely follow a form of intermittent fasting known as time-restricted eating, limiting food consumption to a six-to-eight-hour window each day. Participants avoided unintended weight loss and showed improvements in measures of disease severity; in a blood biomarker linked to nerve cell damage; and in cellular energy production.

OHSU-led pilot study finds time-restricted eating is feasible, safe, linked to improvements in disease markers.

Not sure how to talk with your child about AI? Read tips from experts at UNICEF on having the conversation:
09/16/2026

Not sure how to talk with your child about AI? Read tips from experts at UNICEF on having the conversation:

Expert advice to help parents and caregivers navigate the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence.

A fake Facebook profile involving OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Dr. Brian Druker, one of OHSU’s highest-profile scientist...
09/15/2026

A fake Facebook profile involving OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Dr. Brian Druker, one of OHSU’s highest-profile scientist-physicians, represents a concerning development in an evolving information landscape shaped by social media and misinformation. Navigating this environment is as challenging for healthcare professionals as it is for patients who are seeking answers and sometimes desperate for a ray of hope.

“We live in a post-truth era,” said Dr. Fabrice Jotterand, director of the OHSU Center for Ethics in Health Care. “Everything is up for grabs. Your truth is not my truth.”

Yet medicine has always evolved with new technologies, each time meeting the moment. In this new era, three OHSU experts who represent distinct fields of knowledge offer their advice about how to distinguish fact from fiction: a philosopher, a librarian and a physician who specializes in health literacy. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Vw3mjA

September is Su***de Prevention Month. Not sure where to start? The To Write Love on Her Arms podcasts talks about a ran...
09/11/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month. Not sure where to start? The To Write Love on Her Arms podcasts talks about a range of topics for those who experience suicidal thoughts:

This podcast is for anyone who is struggling, anyone who feels like they can’t talk about the hard parts of being human, and anyone who wants to start conversations about mental health.

“We don’t want families to feel like there’s nothing they can do in the interim, especially when their child is young an...
09/09/2026

“We don’t want families to feel like there’s nothing they can do in the interim, especially when their child is young and undergoing critical development. This intervention was designed to support families while they’re in that waiting period.”

Children with autism nationwide may benefit from a new telehealth intervention developed by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and partnering institutions.

The five-year, $4 million award from the National Institutes of Health will evaluate the effectiveness of a self-directed approach relying on telehealth. The research team aims to determine what level of support helps different families achieve the best health outcomes.

Researchers at OHSU, collaborating institutions launch NIH-funded study to improve access to treatment, outcomes for children with autism.

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