CEO picked for UCSD Medical Center Nov 20, 2009
Previous experience: Associate vice chancellor and chief financial officer, UCSD Health Sciences; chief operating officer, Columbia University Medical Center; senior associate chairman for finance and administration, Stanford University School of Medicine; director of finance and administration, Oregon Health Sciences University; director of business and financial operations, University of Pennsylvania Health System. Family: Married with three grown sons. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Cyclist hit by car at crosswalk in Gresham Nov 5, 2009
The cyclist was conscious and breathing at the time of the crash, then taken to Oregon Health Sciences University. Investigators said they did not think alcohol was involved. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Court says drunken driving test was coerced Oct 4, 2009
Machuca was injured and taken to Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital. A Portland police officer investigating the crash suspected alcohol was involved, and noticed a strong smell of alcohol in the emergency room when he arrived at the hospital. (Longview Daily News, WA)
INTERNET ADDICTION CENTER OPENS IN SEATTLE... Sep 4, 2009
Pies and Dr. Jerald Block, of Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, said there is not enough research yet to justify that. "Among psychiatrists there is general recognition that many patients have difficulty controlling their impulses to chat online, or play computer games or watch porn," Block said. (The Drudge Report)
Safety, efficacy of corneal transplant procedure confirmed; an antibiotic can cause double vision Sep 1, 2009
Researchers at the Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU), launched the first investigation of this problem after the National Registry of Drug-Induced Ocular Side Effects at OHSU received multiple reports of diplopia associated with systemic fluoroquinolones. This antibiotic type has side effects not seen with other antibiotics, including tendon dysfunction, and it is possible that tendinitis in the muscles around the eyes could cause double vision. (EurekAlert!)
Student steroid tests get F, say some experts Aug 28, 2009
Dr. Linn Goldberg, an Oregon Health Sciences University physician and doping expert who studies drug use among young people, says he has found that testing not only has little impact as a deterrent, but that it may even backfire. In 2007, Goldberg co-authored a study showing that overall, drug testing was accompanied by an increase in some risk factors for future substance use. (MSNBC -- Health)
Monkeys have two mothers Aug 27, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Snyder, Cardwell Aug 16, 2009
Tommy earned a bachelor s degree in business from the University of Oregon in 2004 and is a second-year dental student at Oregon Health Sciences University. Tags. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Mt. Hood ski patroller helped save 'Hoodbomber' after crash Aug 6, 2009
HealthWebCenter - Local experts provide Healthcare info that matters to you. Fresh Ideas withLeigh Ann. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
22-year-old on kids' bike crashes descending Timberline Rd. Aug 3, 2009
Sherrod was taken to Oregon Health Sciences University. More Headlines. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Once a gamer, always a gamer, experts say Aug 1, 2009
Number of players growing broader, making industry turnover proof. updated 7:24 p.m. ET July 31, 2009. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Analysts: Video Gamers Get Hooked for Life Aug 1, 2009
Friday, July 31, 2009 By Tuan C. Nguyen and Lucas Siegel. Video gamers are gamers for life, analysts say. (Fox News)
Janet L. Eschen Jul 30, 2009
died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland. She was born April 15, 1926, to Charles Lee and Gladys (Durkee) Barber in rural Chetek. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Dr. Kim-Chi Vu in Portland Selects Artefill to Meet Growing Patient Demand for a Longer Lasting Dermal Filler Jul 25, 2009
One of only a handful of female plastic surgeons in Portland, Dr. Kim-Chi Vu attended the University of Portland as an undergraduate and graduated from medical school at the Oregon Health Sciences University, where she also completed her surgical residency. Dr. Vu certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, specializes in not only cosmetic and reconstructions, but also in hand trauma surgeries. (PR Newswire)
The best treatment might be wrong for you Jul 23, 2009
When the best treatment is wrong for you. Guidelines sought to help determine most effective medical care. (MSNBC -- Health)
Stabbing victim identified in deadly Happy Valley brawl Jul 14, 2009
Ramirez-Navarro was taken by ambulance to Oregon Health Sciences University, where he later died. A second victim, 18-year-old Manuel A. Salmeron, admitted himself at Kaiser Hospital for minor stabbing injuries. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Study identifies how tamoxifen stimulates uterine cell growth and cancer Jul 3, 2009
The UCSF team used a unique chemical biology approach, making use of a tamoxifen-like compound developed in the laboratory of co-author Thomas Scanlan, PhD, who is affiliated with both the UCSF Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry and the Department of Chemical Biology at the Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland. "Tamoxifen and other synthetic estrogens have been known to increase the risk of uterine cancer, but until now, we didn't know why that was on a cellular level," Ingraham... (EurekAlert!)
Relay for Life starts Saturday Jun 26, 2009
The remaining contributions will help pay for general management, fundraising and 11 "life-saving research" grants at Oregon State University and Oregon Health Sciences University, where researchers in the 1990s discovered Imatinib mesylate - marketed as Gleevec - a drug used to treat cancer. "A lot of the money raised in Oregon does go to fund Nobel-Prize-winning researchers," Nicholson said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Road rage may have led to baseball bat attack on Salem man Jun 5, 2009
He was taken to Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital in Portland. Investigators said Garcia was driving behind a four-door, black sedan when he and the other driver stopped. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Virginia Laura Holt May 28, 2009
She went on to the Oregon Health Sciences University to earn registered nurse certification. Later, she attended Linfield College and received a bachelor s degree in nursing. (Lebanon Express, OR)
OIT baseball hopes for more success in 2010 May 7, 2009
"Region POY returnsAlso back will be junior second baseman Ryson Mauricio, who set six offensive records and was named the regional Player of the Year in a coaches' vote Sunday. Junior third baseman Cory Spires, who hit .327 this season, will return from a right knee injury.The only holes in the field the Owls must fill are at catcher and first base, where senior all-region player Lee Eklund and junior Quinn Hummel respectively played for most of this season. Hummel, who earns his bachelor's... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Man charged with impersonating doctor May 4, 2009
He showed her a "medical doctor certificate" from the "Oregon Health Sciences University." But Hanson never took a degree there, according to an Oregon Health & Science University spokeswoman. Hanson is charged with assault, identity theft, reckless endangerment and manufacturing or delivering a controlled substance, The Bulletin newspaper of Bend said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Tony M. Wilson, Jr. Apr 11, 2009
Last modified: Tuesday, April 7, 2009 2:54 PM PDT. Aug. 31, 1973 - April 4, 2009. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Tony M. Wilson, Jr. (20) Apr 9, 2009
Tony M. Wilson, Jr., 35, of Lebanon, died April 4, 2009, at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on April 10 at Huston-Jost Funeral Home. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Model of new SE Portland mass transit bridge unveiled Tuesday Apr 8, 2009
City officials aim to provide 10 new TriMet access stations between Portland and Milwaukie to service the campuses of Portland State University, Oregon Health Sciences University and OMSI.. Background. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
West Linn student seriously hurt in traffic accident Apr 7, 2009
The student was transported to Oregon Health Sciences University by helicopter with serious trauma-related injuries to his head, police said. Witnesses told police that he ran across Willamette Drive against the light. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Patients Who Gave Up Smoking Before Surgery Had Half As Many Complications Afterwards Mar 17, 2009
29, 2001) In one of the first "recycling" studies to examine people who attempt to quit smoking after first failing medical treatment, researchers at Oregon Health Sciences University and their. (July 20, 2008) Most teenagers who smoke cigarettes make repeated attempts to quit but most are unsuccessful, according to new research. (Science Daily)
Physician-assisted death study finds patients worry about future Mar 10, 2009
Local experts provide the latest information on Healthcare issues that matter to you. Fresh Ideas withLeigh Ann. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
New mass-transit bridge would service light rail, bicyclists Mar 6, 2009
City officials aim to provide 10 new TriMet access stations between Portland and Milwaukie to service the campuses of Portland State University, Oregon Health Sciences University and OMSI.. Do you support building a new mass transit bridge in Portland. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
