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Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. | OHSU

Lawsuit Blasts OHSU's Cardiology Department For Discrimination, Unsafe Practices

Dr. Rupa Bala, a cardiac specialist ended up leaving rather than being fired, according to the suit. It coincides with the collapse of the heart transplant program at OHSU.

Aug 31, 2018

OHSU's Heart Transplant Team Collapses

All of the heart failure and transplant cardiologists at Oregon Health & Science University will be gone by the end of September.

Aug 30, 2018

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Past President Joe Robertson walks with his successor, Dr. Danny Jacobs, on the Oregon Health & Science University campus. | OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

Dr. Danny Jacobs Takes The Helm At OHSU As Fifth President

Jacobs signaled that he will listen and learn and then embark on a team effort to set the course for the future.

Aug 2, 2018

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Oregon Health & Science University Center for Health and Healing Building 2 in the South Waterfront neighborhood, July 2020. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Briefly: In Sudden Move, OHSU Demotes Chair of Anesthesiology Department

Dr. Jeffrey Kirsch, hired in 2002, will remain a professor and so far retains his salary of nearly $500,000.

Jul 18, 2018

Briefly: Sen. Wyden blasts Trump administration over drug pricing plan

An Oregon senator and ranking Democrat on the U.S. Senate Finance Committee called on the administration to release public comments on the plan.

Jul 13, 2018

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Oregon Health & Science University Center for Health and Healing Building 2 in the South Waterfront neighborhood, July 2020. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Briefly: OHSU Opposes Trump Move Against Affirmative Action

Oregon Health & Science University is worried that the move will hurt diversity on its campus, which it has made one of its priorities.

Jul 9, 2018

Dr. Danny Jacobs Will Leave Texas to Serve as OHSU’s Fifth President

Jacobs will receive base pay of $1.1 million per year – with the possibility of bonuses as high as $476,025.

May 8, 2018

Candidate Dr. Jay Hess Arrives at OHSU

All three finalists for the OHSU president’s job have been asked to deliver remarks on the same topic. Dr. Hess presented Wednesday, and the other finalists will be in Portland to present next week.

Apr 18, 2018

OHSU Health Care Leader Mitch Wasden Resigns

He was hired after a nationwide search, and announced his departure after only 13 months on the job.

Apr 18, 2018

OHSU Researchers Find Some Costly, Recommended Cancer Treatments Lack Evidence

The scientists raise questions about the influence of the pharmaceutical industry on medical recommendations ultimately adopted by Medicare, Medicaid.

Mar 9, 2018