Matthias Merkel, MD, PhD, has always had a tendency to run toward difficult situations. This instinct kicked in at the age of 16, when he became a Red Cross volunteer in his home country of Germany and continued as a paramedic in the German emergency medical services system. That experience, coupled with his passion for […]
The COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented. That may be true. But unprecedented doesn’t mean unstoppable. Or unbearable. Or unending. Not if we can help it. At OHSU, we’re working tirelessly to make this pandemic history. And we know that you’re making sacrifices to keep everyone in our community safe. When we act as one, we will […]
Matt Pozsgai describes himself as an ordinary guy with an extraordinary hunger for life. When he was 4 months old, he was diagnosed with the life-shortening disease cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic, progressive disease that affects the lungs, pancreas and other organs. Over time, cystic fibrosis limits a person’s ability to breathe. It’s […]
The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute is fueled by the generosity of many. In 2015, the community came together to raise $1 billion to successfully complete the Knight Cancer Challenge. Today, those community members, businesses and entrepreneurs continue to inspire us by hosting creative fundraisers in their communities across the state. We’re proud to share a […]
When you think of going to the dentist, you likely don’t think of social work. But the OHSU School of Dentistry is changing all that with an innovative, interprofessional curriculum that focuses on the holistic health of patients. The new program, spearheaded by Rosemarie Hemmings, PhD, LCSW, is based on a collaborative partnership between dental […]
Sana Goldberg ’16 was set on becoming a journalist as she headed to college. But after a 10-year journey, she found herself in nursing school at OHSU where she discovered the power and role nurses play in health care. The road to nursing wasn’t a straight line. In college, Goldberg declared multiple majors before landing […]
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