Oregon Health & Science University Foundation

On March 27, Oregon Health & Science University was the first hospital in Oregon to offer a new prostate cancer treatment option using a robotic-assisted high-intensity focused ultrasound device that destroys the cancerous tissue while minimizing side effects. “I could bet on comfortably 15 to 20 years tacked onto my life because I went through this,” said Kristofer Parks, 74. “If we can catch the cancer and preserve everything else, that’s a freebie.” https://lnkd.in/g9bZKks8

“Our goal is to give children the best possible start to a full and healthy life, so it’s exciting to see that we’re able to significantly improve lung growth and function in preterm infants by simply altering the duration of an already standard treatment.” The study found that extending nasal continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, in preterm infants beyond the usual time used in current clinical practice significantly improves lung growth and development.

Through place-based health — an emerging approach to outreach that centers the community, leverages partnerships and promotes collaboration to improve health care access — Oregon Health & Science University is meeting people where they are and cultivating sustainable relationships. Listen to Brian Park, M.D., M.P.H., explain how OHSU's place-based health builds trust in communities: https://lnkd.in/gB73k9m6

Meet Christine, who works on our Schools and Programs team! She's been at the Foundation for two years now, helping drive OHSU's mission to improve the health and well-being of Oregonians and beyond. Speaking on how the OHSU Foundation's core values influence her work, Christine said, "The core values — alignment, compassion, equity, integrity, collaboration, impact — are critical in forming trust and lasting partnerships. They serve as guiding principles, whether it's with OHSU faculty and staff or those interested in supporting OHSU, and allow us to collectively be a part of something greater than our individual parts."

“A couple of days went by after taking a [pregnancy] test and I was like ‘no way!’ Then I took another test and still couldn’t believe it! After being diagnosed with cancer at 30, I wasn’t sure I would ever be a mother. It’s an amazing gift.” –Ariel Shaak Oregon Health & Science University patient Ariel Shaak is thankful to have a family of her own after a difficult cancer journey. Following multiple cancer recurrences and participating in a unique clinical trials program, Shaak welcomed her baby girl into this world last March. https://lnkd.in/gQkM2rQi

Research studies at Oregon Health & Science University pave the way for better community health every day. A new study on glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness, offers fresh understanding of how the disease progresses and points the way toward new treatments. The study found that changes in the way the cells in the eye’s drainage system respond to physical forces could be connected to the higher eye pressure seen in patients with glaucoma. https://lnkd.in/gvkYJd4M

Following an inspiring Pacific Northwest Mobile Healthcare Association Regional Coalition meeting, the Casey Community Outreach Program hit the road for a Day of Service in Columbia County—bringing healthcare directly to the community in partnership with Columbia Health Services and Columbia County Public Health. This collaborative effort brought together the power of the OHSU Mobile Health Coalition and mobile clinic partners from the PNW, including OHSU Casey Eye Institute Community Outreach Program, OHSU Hillsboro Health ¡Salud!, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute Mobile Outreach, Elks Preschool Vision Screening Program, Medical Teams International, and Pacific University College of Optometry Community Outreach. Together, we proudly served our community members with: ✅ 22 eye exams ✅ 10 dental treatments ✅ 8 A1C & lipid panel screenings ...and countless connections to health education and resources. We’re honored to serve with so many incredible partners dedicated to improving access to care across the Oregon, mile-after-mile. 💙

Doernbecher Philanthropy Board Member Seth Schaefer shares why he's proud to serve on the board and benefit Oregon Health & Science University Doernbecher Children's Hospital. Thank you for all that you do, Seth!

“Once I started looking more into dentistry, I just realized how great of a career it is. You get to help people. If you’re interested in science and anatomy, it’s a great fit. That was huge part of it for me, too.” – Hunter Rothfus, second-year D.M.D. student at OHSU School of Dentistry Read more about Hunter's journey to dental school: https://lnkd.in/gR429FTG

A new study by Oregon Health & Science University research team on glaucoma, a leading cause of irreversible blindness, offers fresh understanding of how the disease progresses and points the way toward new treatments. The study examined the behavior of cells in the eye’s drainage system. The team, led by Dr. Ali Karimi, found that changes in the way the cells in the eye’s drainage system respond to physical forces could be connected to the higher eye pressure seen in patients with glaucoma. The next step for the research team is to develop better drug targets for glaucoma, using the framework they built for the current study. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gvkYJd4M