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Think Out LoudOHSU faces big challenges, from proposed merger to uncertainty over federally funded researchOregon Health & Science University has been facing a series of mounting challenges in recent months, including its proposed merger with Legacy Health, which is being reviewed by the Oregon Health Authority. If approved, OHSU would control five of the six hospitals in Multnomah County, according to a report issued by OHA last November.
OHSU has also had to contend with the departure of prominent executives such as the interim head of its health unit last month, and Dr. Brian Druker, a world renowned cancer researcher, who resigned in December as CEO of the Knight Cancer Institute. Among t...2025-02-0623 min
Advancing HealthCaring for Our Kids: How OHSU is Addressing Psychosocial Needs in Complex Pediatric PatientsChildren with serious medical conditions can also face complex psychosocial challenges and barriers, including food and transportation insecurity and housing instability. In this new “Caring for Our Kids” episode, David Wagner, Ph.D., pediatric psychologist at OHSU, discusses the Novel Interventions in Children's Healthcare (NICH) program, and how this innovative approach is transforming care for vulnerable children.2025-02-0313 minAdvancing HealthCaring for Our Kids: How OHSU is Addressing Psychosocial Needs in Complex Pediatric PatientsChildren with serious medical conditions can also face complex psychosocial challenges and barriers, including food and transportation insecurity and housing instability. In this new “Caring for Our Kids” episode, David Wagner, Ph.D., pediatric psychologist at OHSU, discusses the Novel Interventions in Children's Healthcare (NICH) program, and how this innovative approach is transforming care for vulnerable children.2025-02-0313 minThink Out LoudOHSU Alzheimer's researcher on best practices for preventing dementiaA new study made national headlines, estimating that in the next three decades, around 42% of adults over the age of 55 will develop dementia. Allison Lindauer is an associate professor of neurology at the Oregon Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at OHSU. She joins us to share what we know about dementia and what people can do to prevent it.2025-01-2826 minThink Out LoudOHSU expands participation in addiction medicine training programThe fentanyl crisis has taken a toll on communities all across Oregon. It has also shined a light on the challenges frontline responders face when trying to get people help for substance use disorder, especially in rural areas and jails or prisons where treatment can be hard to obtain.
But a training program in addiction medicine offered by OHSU is providing help by sharing resources, best practices and collaborative problem solving on complex cases. While most of the people who enroll in the course, which is taught remotely, work in healthcare, it’s attracting growing interest among law...2025-01-2215 minThink Out LoudOHSU scientists reveal way to turn on hibernation in rats, pointing to possible future therapy in humansAnimals such as grizzly bears and Arctic ground squirrels have evolved the ability to hibernate as a way to survive winter months of extreme cold. During hibernation, their core body temperatures drop and their heart rates and metabolic activities slow to conserve energy. They also consume less oxygen during this inactivity.
But what if you could make non-hibernating species – including humans - hibernate? How could you control hibernation as a therapy to help people recover from strokes or heart attacks, or administer it to astronauts to help them endure a yearslong trip to Mars? Scientists at Oregon Heal...2025-01-1514 minThink Out LoudOHSU study shows how peers with lived experience can help in fight against hepatitis CAccording to the CDC, more than 2 million people in the U.S. are infected with hepatitis C. The bloodborne illness attacks the liver and can lead to cancer or death if left untreated. Injection drug use is the leading risk factor for hepatitis C, which is also more prevalent in rural counties where diagnosis and treatment can be hard to come by, especially for people experiencing homelessness.
Scientists at Oregon Health and Science University demonstrated a new strategy that could significantly boost the diagnosis and successful treatment of hepatitis C in rural communities. In a recently published s...2025-01-0822 min
OPB AudioHead of OHSU's Knight Cancer Institute stepping downHead of OHSU's Knight Cancer Institute stepping down2024-12-0604 minThink Out LoudOHSU study finds many patients aren’t receiving treatment for menopause symptomsMenopause can present a wide range of symptoms, from hot flashes and sleep disturbances to brain fog and loss of bone density. Though several safe and effective therapies are available, many patients still aren’t receiving the help they need. A new study from Oregon Health & Science University found that more than 60% of respondents with moderate to severe menopause symptoms weren’t receiving any treatment. The primary reason they reported not engaging in treatment was that their clinician hadn’t recommended it to them.
Maria Rodriguez is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at OHSU and the direct...2024-10-3121 min
What's work got to do with it?A high-fat diet may affect your ability to adapt to time changesIn this episode of the What's Work Got To Do With It? podcast, OHSU School of Nursing and OccHealthSci Assistant Professor Andrew McHill discusses findings from a recent study that looked at the impact of a high-fat diet on the body's ability to adjust to time changes like daylight saving. According to Dr. McHill, based on the study's findings, individuals who eat a high-fat dies may expect their bodies to have a harder time adjusting to time changes like daylight saving or jet lag.
Download the article: https://www.cell.com/action/showPdf?pii=S2589-0042%2824%2901902-32024-09-3014 minThink Out LoudPrevalence of firearms, not mental illness, driving gun deaths in U.S., according to OHSU studyHardly a week goes by in the U.S. without a mass shooting, as the recent shooting at a high school in Georgia earlier this month reminds us of. In that tragedy, a 14-year-old student is suspected of killing two students and two teachers with a semiautomatic assault-style rifle which was legally purchased by his father. The National Rifle Association, along with some conservative lawmakers and the gun lobby argue that mental illness is to blame for mass shootings – not the easy access to firearms.
A new study by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University challenges that vie...2024-09-1613 minThink Out LoudOHSU physician on ways parents can deal with stressU.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy recently issued an advisory saying stress from parenting is a public health issue. The nation's doctor shared his concerns over the well-being of parents, noting overwhelming stressors affecting parents today – from financial pressures to worries around kids' health and safety. The advisory notes that nearly half of parents say most days their stress is overwhelming and more than 40% say they are so stressed they cannot function. Marlo McIlraith is an associate professor of pediatrics and a pediatrician at OHSU. She joins us to share more on what is causing more parents to...2024-09-1024 minThink Out LoudOHSU clinic provides support to patients with traumatic pregnancies, birth experiencesThe birth of a baby is often celebrated as a joyful and natural process, but it can also be physically and emotionally traumatic. The Perinatal Trauma Clinic at Oregon Health & Science University is one of only a handful nationwide that aims to support parents who have experienced trauma around birth or pregnancy. Patients work with both mental and physical health care providers at the Center for Women’s Health to develop a plan that fits their personal circumstances.
Katie Au and Katherine Jorda are both associate professors of obstetrics and gynecology at OHSU. They co-direct the clinic and...2024-08-2215 minThink Out LoudOHSU’s use of live animals for surgical training is unnecessary and outdated, says physician’s groupFor many years now, medical schools around the country have ceased using live animals to perform procedures as part of the curriculum. But in a minority of surgical residencies, residents operate on animals – often pigs – to practice techniques to be used on human patients. Oregon Health & Science University is in that minority. For years, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has been waging a campaign to get OHSU’s OB/GYN residency program to stop using pigs for doctors in training to practice reproductive surgeries on. At the same time, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is asking the ho...2024-07-3114 minThink Out LoudOHSU scientists get closer to developing a universal flu vaccineWhen autumn arrives, reminders typically start going out for people to get their annual flu shot. The vaccine changes each year, based on what strain of influenza is likely to be circulating then. Sometimes it’s a good match and other times, not so good. But what if you could get one vaccine that would confer lifetime protection against the flu and its ever-changing strains?
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University are working on advancing that goal by developing a new way to deliver vaccines against flu viruses. The vaccines are delivered through a harmless virus that mos...2024-07-3018 minThink Out LoudWomen veterans at higher risk for repeat suicide attempts than men, OHSU study suggestsAccording to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, veterans have a 57% higher risk of suicide than the general population. But little is known about how that risk differs between men and women. In the first study of its kind, researchers at Oregon Health & Science University followed a group of veterans for roughly a year after a nonfatal suicide attempt. They found that the women who were surveyed reported more social rejection and lower levels of self-compassion than men, suggesting a higher risk of another attempt.
Lauren Denneson is a professor of psychiatry at OHSU and associate director o...2024-07-1512 minThink Out LoudOHSU study finds patients of color nationwide twice as likely to lose Medicaid coverage due to administrative issuesThe federal COVID-19 emergency declaration, which expanded Medicaid coverage, officially ended last spring. Since then, state agencies that oversee Medicaid have been updating their eligibility rosters and disenrolling patients who no longer qualify. While some patients were determined ineligible, the vast majority were disenrolled for administrative reasons such as incomplete applications, incorrect paperwork and missed renewal notices.
A recent study from Oregon Health & Science University found that Black and Hispanic patients were twice as likely to lose coverage for those reasons than white patients. Jane Zhu is an associate professor of medicine at OHSU and one of t...2024-06-1014 min
Dental School Guide PodcastBridges to Dentistry: An Inside Look at OHSU with Dr. GoolsbyIn this enlightening episode of "Bridges to Dentistry," we sit down with Dr. Goolsby, the esteemed Dean of Admissions at OHSU Dental School. Nestled in a picturesque location overlooking the Willamette River, OHSU offers a unique and enriching environment for its students. Dr. Goolsby shares her insights into what sets OHSU apart, the school's commitment to excellence, and the breathtaking views that inspire future dentists every day.
We also dive into invaluable tips and tricks for aspiring dental students, covering everything from application strategies to what makes a standout candidate. Whether you're a prospective student or simply...2024-06-0444 min
Providence Medical Grand RoundsDreamstorm: The Story + Impact of OHSU Northwest Native American Center of ExcellenceErik Brodt, MD, Director, Northwest Native American Center of Excellence; Associate Professor of Family
Medicine, Assistant Dean of Native American Health, OHSU School of Medicine
CME Credit Available for all Providence Providers
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Accreditation Statement: Providence Oregon Region designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 creditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Providence Oregon Region is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to p...2024-05-1551 minThink Out LoudOHSU study finds young children are being exposed to fentanyl more oftenWithin the last three years, there has been a 449% increase in children under the age of 6 being exposed to fentanyl, according to a new study from Oregon Health and Science University. Researchers looked at U.S. poison control data and found significantly more incidents compared to previous years. There were no reported incidents of fentanyl poisoning in Oregon in 2020, but by 2023, there were 16. Robert Hendrickson is the medical director of the Oregon Poison Center at OHSU. He joins us to share more on the increase and why it’s happening2024-03-2116 minThink Out LoudSwitching arms between vaccine doses could dramatically improve immune response, OHSU study showsUntil recently, doctors didn’t think it made a difference which arm patients got their COVID-19 vaccine in. But a new study from Oregon Health & Science University shows that switching arms between doses could lead to as much as a fourfold increase in immune response. Though further studies are necessary, researchers suspect the improvement has to do with how the body learns to protect itself against viruses, meaning the results could be replicated in other multi-dose vaccine regimens.
Marcel Curlin is an associate professor of medicine and the medical director for occupational health at OHSU. He joins us...2024-02-2018 min
Tales from the HeartDr. Admad Masri with OHSU: What you should plan this year for your HCM careTales from the Heart host Lisa Salberg and guest Dr. Admad Masri of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) discuss what you should be planning this year for your HCM care.
This conversation was recorded Jan. 12, 2024.
2024-01-2650 minThink Out LoudOHSU study finds gaps in teens’ understanding of menstrual healthA new study from Oregon Health & Science University used TikTok to survey teens and young adults about their understanding of menstrual health. It found that although the vast majority of respondents would prefer to control or stop their period using hormonal medications, nearly two-thirds were unsure whether it would be safe to do so. Researchers also found that health literacy was lowest among respondents who identified with a Christian family background or who lived in the U.S. South.
Maureen Baldwin, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at OHSU, joins us with more details on how parents...2023-11-3014 min
Political Coffee with Jeff KropfPolitical Coffee 10-30-2023: OR SOS threatens your 1st amendment so push back by calling them, would OR's Red Flag law have stopped a Maine style shooter, Oregon football coach Lanning stupidly talks gun control, prayer not politics propelled Mike Johnson to Speaker, Biden's former press sec says Johnson is dangerous because he's a Bible believing Christian, leftist OHSU surgeon doing transgender surgeries on kids exposed by Johnson and former Portland student identified after being murdered by Hamas at Oct 7 music festivalThe greatest threat to the 1st amendment in OR: SOS signs contract with AI company based in the UK to combat election ‘misinformation’: Push back by calling or emailing Phillip Andrews who is in charge of this unconstitutional action Phillip.Andrews@sos.oregon.gov971-600-6269. https://ofamedia.org/news/oregon-hires-ai-to-spy-on-citizens Would a Red Flag law like OR’s have stopped the Maine shooter? https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/10/maine-law-enforcement-received-statewide-alert-veiled-threats/ Oregon football coach Lanning stupidly talks gun control after Maine shooting: https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2023/10/29/video-oregon-ducks-head-coach-talks-gun-control-after-maine-shootings/ Prayer, not politics propelled Mike Johnson in...2023-10-3043 minThink Out LoudOHSU evaluation tool aims to diagnose extreme social isolationHikikomori is an extreme form of social isolation first recognized in Japan in the 1990s. It’s distinct from similar conditions like anxiety or agoraphobia and is characterized by sustained physical isolation, often at home. The condition is still gaining traction in mental health spaces, but a research team led by Oregon Health & Science University has developed a new evaluation tool to help providers diagnose hikikomori.
Alan Teo, associate professor of psychiatry at OHSU, joins us with more details on the first-of-its-kind tool, and how the pandemic exacerbated conditions related to social isolation. 2023-09-2116 minThink Out LoudOHSU researchers test menstrual products with blood for the first timeMenstrual products like tampons typically have an absorbency level listed on the side of their packaging. But until recently, that absorbency had never been measured with actual blood. Saline, a simpler and less viscous fluid, has been the default test liquid since absorbency standards were first set in the 1980s. However, researchers at Oregon Health and Science University recently tested the absorbency of products like menstrual cups, discs and period underwear, in addition to tampons and pads, with real blood in an effort to better diagnose heavy menstrual bleeding.
Bethany Samuelson Bannow is an associate professor of...2023-08-3114 min
City Cast PortlandWhat the OHSU/Legacy Health Merger Means For You (And Your Doctor)Two of our area’s largest medical institutions are planning on merging: OHSU is seeking to absorb Legacy Health before the end of 2024, employing more than 32,000 people in over 100 locations. But what does this mean for patients and the overall quality of care? Or for the cost? And especially for all their health care workers who are still struggling since the pandemic? We’re talking with Oregonian reporter Jeff Manning about the impending merger and how it may impact the Portland health care market in the coming years.Who would you like to hear on C...2023-08-2418 minPolitical Coffee with Jeff KropfPolitical Coffee 08-3-2023: Turn in your Let Salem Vote petitions now!! Tina's allies smear OLCC chair in retalition to her corruption lawsuit, 6 ways Jack Smith's latest indictment failes, US House R's can immunize Trump, Jailing people for free speech, OHSU denies woman life saving cancer treatment because she criticized them flying tranny flag and Joe/Hunter helped blacklisted Chinese military company acquire stealth fighter tech they are now usingTurn in your let Salem vote petitions! https://www.letsalemvote.com/ Tina’s allies smear OLCC chair in fish wrap story conveniently after OLCC head Steve Marks files lawsuit against Tina alleging La Mota pressured her to fire him cause they didn’t like how was regulating them: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2023/08/olcc-chair-sought-case-of-elmer-t-lee-bourbon-for-buddy-records-show.html 6 ways Jack Smith’s latest Trump indictment is legally flawed: https://thefederalist.com/2023/08/03/jack-smiths-latest-indictment-is-legally-flawed-and-politically-suspect/ House Republicans can immunize Trump: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/08/we-can-utilize-congressional-immunities-immunize-president-trump/ Jailing people for free speech: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/08/we-are-now-jailing-people-life-because-government/ OR taxpayer...2023-08-0342 minThink Out LoudOHSU study shows most teen residential treatment facilities don't offer key addiction medicationThe FDA has approved three medications to treat opioid dependence. But only one – buprenorphine – is approved for patients under age 18. The Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine recommends the medication as a “critical component” of treating addiction in teens, especially with adolescent overdose deaths on the rise. However, a new study from Oregon Health & Science University found that only one in four adolescent treatment facilities offers the drug.
Caroline King led the study as a medical student at OHSU. She joins us with more details on the findings. 2023-06-2109 min
OHSU WeekEnjoy the journey, part 2In this second installment, Marie Chisholm-Burns, provost and executive vice president, and Ariana Sattler, all-hill student council president and Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Sciences, speak to Kelsey Huwaldt about what inspires them, our purpose and our future.
Guests include:
Dr. Marie Chisholm-Burns, provost and executive vice president
Ariana Sattler, all-hill student council president and Ph.D. candidate, Biomedical Sciences2023-05-2607 minOHSU WeekEnjoy the journey, part 1Marie Chisholm-Burns, provost and executive vice president, and Ariana Sattler, all-hill student council president and Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Sciences, speak to Kelsey Huwaldt about their journeys. Listen in to hear their advice to incoming students and what influenced them to come to OHSU. Plus, what motivates them.
Guests include:
Dr. Marie Chisholm-Burns, provost and executive vice president
Ariana Sattler, all-hill student council president and Ph.D. candidate, Biomedical Sciences2023-05-1111 min
KWSO RadioOn Track OHSU - KWSO Warm Springs Program PodcastWhen students consider future careers, they often come up short when trying to imagine themselves working in medicine or other health-related or science fields.
On Track OHSU offers Middle and High School students and opportunity to learn about possible career paths.
Cessar Chavez is the Director of On Track OHSU. He was in Warm Springs recruiting 7th graders and talking about the program.2023-05-0909 minOHSU WeekAgents for changeLast fall, OHSU welcomed Human Resources professional Qiana Williams as our new – and first ever – Chief People Officer. In this interview, Qiana talks about her first months on the job, how we can all be better change agents, and what she’s excited for next. You’ll also hear about the women who have influenced her, and the one thing the OHSU interview process did not prepare her for.
Guests include:
Qiana Williams, Ed.S., ACC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP (she/her)
Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer2023-03-2115 minOHSU WeekNext lives hereSince Provost and Executive Vice President, Dr. Marie Chisholm-Burns, joined OHSU in July 2022, her focus is on making an impactful difference and promoting Access and Success for our students, patients, faculty, staff and other stakeholders. In this OHSU Week podcast, she shares how she is continuing this work. Her focus is advocating for more inclusivity and how next lives here.
Guests include: Dr. Marie Chisholm-Burns, Provost and Executive Vice President2023-03-0710 minOPB AudioOHSU scientists are working to 3D print new organsOHSU scientists are working to 3D print new organs2023-02-1404 min
What's work got to do with it?Sedentary WorkLearn about Ryan Olson and Brad Wipfli's Oregon Healthy Workforce Center research. They discuss how their Total Worker Health interventions have helped decrease sedentary behavior (sitting time) and increase physical activity in the workplace. Dr. Olson shares insight into studying team truck drivers in the Tech4Rest study and Dr. Wipfli shares his research studying call center workers in the Active Workplace study.
Dr. Ryan Olson is a behavioral and occupational health psychologist who specializes in safety and health interventions for isolated workers, such as truck drivers and home care workers. Ryan is the Co-Director of the Oregon Healthy Workforce...2023-01-1751 min
What's work got to do with it?Oregon Total Worker Health AllianceThe Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, Oregon OSHA and SAIF Corporation signed the first state-wide Total Worker Health® Alliance to expand the knowledge and application of Total Worker Health® principles by leveraging the strengths of three state-based organizations. This unique Alliance is forging partnerships between Oregon's state OSHA, Oregon's not-for-profit, state-chartered workers' compensation insurance company, and an Oregon-based academic research institute.
Liz Hill is the Total Worker Health Adviser for SAIF Corporation. Liz has twenty five plus years of experience in professional health and safety and a short stint of international health work. Prior to working at SAIF, Liz wo...2022-12-2943 min
What's work got to do with it?The Great ResignationDr. Berrin Erdogan discusses factors leading employees to leave their jobs in large numbers, the resulting pressures and major challenges facing organizations and employees left behind and the opportunities arising from this experience to reshape the future of work.
Dr. Erdogan is Professor of Management at Portland State University's School of Business. Her research focuses on the employer-employee relationship as it relates to employee well-being, effectiveness, engagement and retention in the workplace. She conducted studies and partnered with organizations in industries including food services, education, technology, public sector, retail, hospitality, insurance and banking. She is a fellow of the Society...2022-11-2847 min
AhbarjietMalta"Parent, child vaccine rates focus of OHSU study Clark County Public Health urges staying up to date on shots Children with a parent who received a flu vaccine are nearly twice as likely to be ful"Parent, child vaccine rates focus of OHSU study
Clark County Public Health urges staying up to date on shots
Children with a parent who received a flu vaccine are nearly twice as likely to be fully vaccinated by 2 years old, compared with children whose parent did not receive a flu vaccine, according to a new study by Oregon Health & Science University.
These findings come as Clark County Public Health officials urge children and adults to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 booster and flu vaccines as the county heads into what may be a particularly harsh flu season. Health officials are also...2022-11-0806 min
What's work got to do with it?Fishing ForwardIn our latest podcast episode, we invite the Fishing Forward podcast team to share important research that can help improve the safety and health for commercial fishermen and their families. The Fishing Forward team brings stories of fishermen to the community.
Fishing Forward is a podcast inspired by fishermen, for fishermen. Fishing Forward focuses on the well-being of the commercial fishing industry and is funded by the Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety and produced by the team at Coastal Routes Radio at the University of Guelph.
Resources from this episode:
Listen to the Fishing Forward podcast here: https://c...2022-10-3135 min
What's work got to do with it?Supporting Low-Wage Essential Workers During COVIDIn our latest podcast episode, we highlight a 2021 Fall Symposium talk from Dr. Tori Crain where she addresses the topic of supporting low-wage essential workers' nonwork life during the pandemic and the numerous stressors they have faced and are still facing.
Although much of the focus during the pandemic has been on the experiences of healthcare workers, essential vulnerable workers in other industries have not received the same attention. This talk highlighted obstacles faced by essential, lower-wage shift workers, with a specific focus on the work-life challenges of fast-food workers whose experiences can be generalized to other vulnerable occupational groups.
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What's work got to do with it?2022 Summer InternsIn this episode of our podcast, we highlight our 2022 Summer Intern Program. Each summer, undergraduate interns work with faculty mentors in basic and applied research over a three-month paid summer internship.
Over the summer, interns conduct a research project in their host faculty member’s laboratory. OccHealthSci’s internship program begins in June and concludes in mid-to-late August with interns presenting their work at a poster session. We typically receive 100-145 applicants each summer.
OccHealthSci's Undergraduate Summer Internship Program began in 1995 and is designed to introduce undergraduate students to biomedical and occupational health research. We provide unique research opportunities across vario...2022-09-0235 min
What's work got to do with it?Brain Cleansing Technology: Better Sleep For A Better Tomorrow?Dr. Miranda Lim is a neurologist with board certification in Sleep Medicine. She is an Associate Professor in Neurology with secondary appointments in Behavioral Neuroscience and Medicine in the OHSU School of Medicine, as well as an Affiliate faculty for our Institute, Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences. Miranda also has a joint appointment as a Staff Physician and Research Investigator at the Veterans Affairs Portland Health Care System.
Dr. Lim’s research program, Sleep & Health Applied Research Program (SHARP), focuses on understanding the function of sleep in neurological disorders across the lifespan. Some examples include autism spectrum disorder, traumatic br...2022-07-0734 minPolitical Coffee with Jeff KropfPolitical Coffee 6-3-2022: Biden will disarm citizens but not criminals, OFF repsonds to PPS lies about guns, OHSU study of guns as public health crisis, unions initiative to stop R's from walking outBiden wants to disarm law abiding citizens rather than disarm criminals: https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2022/06/03/mccarthy-we-want-to-disarm-criminals-dems-want-to-disarm-law-abiding-strong-gun-law-enforcement-means-hunter-biden-is-in-trouble/ OFF responds to Betsy and Portland Public Schools latest attempt to be politically correct on guns: https://www.oregonfirearms.org/school-boards-target-children Prediction: OHSU study will be used in the future my a Dem Gov to declare guns are a public health crisis and must be banned: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/gun-violence/ohsu-researcher-gun-violence-oregon/283-523e2018-f14f-4d7c-a4a7-c0adef1c1884 Unions screw stupid Republicans again who refused to walk out: https://ore...2022-06-0343 min
What's work got to do with it?Inclusion And Worker Well-Being In The Trades (Part 2)In Part 2 of the Inclusion and Worker Well-Being in the Trades series, we interview Tiffany Thompson, former Director of Workforce Equity and Technical Assistance of Oregon Tradeswomen and Dr. Maura Kelly an Associate Professor of Sociology at Portland State University.
Both Tiffany and Maura support, engage and help workplaces gain tools and provide education for respectful workplace programs. They provide program support and research opportunities to help build capacity, such as investing resources and time to contribute to cultural shifts needed on trade job sites.
Tiffany started her career working with survivors of interpersonal violence where she also provided training f...2022-05-1753 minOHSU WeekMeet Nic Lendino, OHSU's ombudsDo you know what an ombuds is? Do you know what an ombuds does?
Did you know OHSU has one?
Since December 2020, Nic Lendino has been in the role, which they previously described as "offering a safe space for confidential, neutral and informal reception of any OHSU faculty, employee, learner or volunteer with a concern about their experience or role at OHSU."
There's more, and Nic was kind enough to join us and expand upon on the importance of their role and how the ombuds can be a valued and trusted resource at OHSU.2022-04-2623 min
CXR Careers in RadiologyDr. Fergus Coakley - Chair of Diagnostic Radiology OHSU [DR]Dr. Fergus Coakley is the chair of Diagnostic Radiology at Oregon Health and Sciences University. He joined OHSU in August 2012 from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) where he was a professor in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging in the UCSF School of Medicine, where he was also chief of the Abdominal Imaging Section and vice chair for Clinical Services. He holds an honorary appointment as a professor in residence in the Department of Urology.
Dr. Coakley is from Cork, Ireland. He took his medical degree from the School of Medicine at University College...2022-04-1446 min
What's work got to do with it?Inclusion and Worker Well-Being In the Trades(Part 1)Kelly Kupcak is the Executive Director of Oregon Tradeswomen’s Executive Director. Kelly is honored to be a part of the work and mission of Oregon Tradeswomen which helps women move into dynamic careers in the skilled trades so they can take care of themselves and their families.
We invite one of Oregon Tradeswomen's partners and supporters, Larry S. Williams from the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). Larry manages the Highway Construction Workforce Development Program which is sponsored by the Oregon Department of Transportation and managed by BOLI. This program has funded the Green Dot Bystander Intervention to a...2022-04-0547 minOHSU Week"How ARE you?"The last two-plus years have been a lot. So much, in fact, that it's hard to answer an innocent question like the one posed in the title in an honest and meaningful way. How do you deal with all of the recent change, stressors and crises - especially at work? With their Wellness Consults for Teams and Leaders service, psychologists Sara Walker and Sydney Ey are tackling this topic at OHSU.
Who is eligible: Any manager/leader at OHSU (across all missions) can reach out to our Consult Service to discuss the wellness needs of their team and request more...2022-03-0821 min
What's work got to do with it?Flexible Work to Create a Just Economy for Black and Latinx WomenCharlice Hurst, Ph.D. is an assistant professor at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. Dr. Hurst teaches social entrepreneurship and social innovation. Her current research focuses on how to build an equitable workplace in the context of rapid changes to the economy and workplace.
Dr. Hurst is also a co-developer of the Just Wage Framework and Tool, which consists of a set of seven criteria for determining the justness of a wage. The tool and framework are designed to encourage robust, cross-sector conversations about what truly constitutes a fair wage and how to extend fair wages...2022-02-2850 min
The Point on KPOVDr. Dawn Nolt from OHSU talks COVID VariantsFrom KPOV High Desert Community Radio, Dr. Dawn Nolt talks about COVID variant Omicron in Oregon as of Jan-Feb 2022. She brings attention to new developments and how we can save each other and our hospital front-line workers. Don’t believe in vaccines or social distancing? Better brush up on your medical degree! Dr Nolt of OHSU Doernbecher inspires and educates us on how to stop the evolution of new variants sooner than later.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers lo...2022-01-2523 min
The Tuesday Point PodcastDr. Dawn Nolt from OHSU talks COVID VariantsFrom KPOV High Desert Community Radio, Dr. Dawn Nolt talks about COVID variant Omicron in Oregon as of Jan-Feb 2022. She brings attention to new developments and how we can save each other and our hospital front-line workers. Don’t believe in vaccines or social distancing? Better brush up on your medical degree! Dr Nolt of OHSU Doernbecher inspires and educates us on how to stop the evolution of new variants sooner than later.KPOV High Desert Community Radio is a listener-supported, volunteer-powered community radio station that broadcasts at 88.9 FM and online at www.kpov.org. KPOV offers lo...2022-01-2523 min
KXL-Beyond The HeadlinesDr. Jim Moore politics, Cyber Flashing, Hot Mama's Salsa, OHSU, Record OLCC SalesDr. Jim Moore Pacific University politics; Cyber flashing; Government labels for cyber security; OHSU on anti-depressant prescriptions; Hot Mama's Hot Sauce; OLCC record alcohol and cannabis sales2022-01-2129 min
Trapped: Understanding AddictionEpisode 11: Drug Facts - Sedative-Hypnotics and Anxiolytics - Dr. Christopher Blazes, OHSUIn the final installment of my drug facts series, I discuss sedative-hypnotic and anxiolytic drugs with Dr. Christopher Blazes, Director of the Addiction Psychiatry fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Blazes is triple board-certified in psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and emergency medicine and has published and lectured extensively on benzodiazepine use. In this episode, he reviews the most commonly used drugs in the sedative-hypnotic class of medications, the risks associated with benzodiazepine dependence and addiction, and how patients who have a use disorder are treated. Learn more about Dr. Blazes at https://www.ohsu.edu/people...2021-12-2713 min
What's work got to do with it?Supporting Veterans Through Art and DanceRomán Baca is a classically trained ballet dancer and choreographer. In 2001, recognizing his desire to defend the defenseless, he took a hiatus from dance and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving as a machine-gunner and fire-team leader in Fallujah, Iraq during the Iraq War. After the war, Román returned to dance and co-founded Exit12 Dance Company, which tells veterans’ stories choreographically, to increase cross-cultural understanding and heal divisions. Exit12 has delivered its programming in multiple conventional and unconventional performance spaces across the world.
Alongside Román’s work with Exit12 he is also an Early Career Researc...2021-11-0726 minOHSU WeekKeeping research safeThe life-saving and world-changing discoveries that take place in laboratories around the globe come with risks. Laboratories may work infectious agents and other biohazardous materials that pose threats to humans, animals and even plant life. At OHSU, a special team is charged with protecting against and responding to safety threats in research environments.
Guests include:
Sarah Byers, Institutional Biosafety Committee Program Manager
Harjinder Sardar, Biosafety Officer
Patrick Davidson, Biosafety Specialist2021-10-1219 min
What's work got to do with it?Firefighter Shift SchedulesWhat's Work Got to Do With Firefighter Safety, Health, and Well-being?
Cameron Homan is a Portland Firefighter and District Representative for Portland Fire Fighter Association Local 43. Cameron is a 3rd generation public safety worker, has been a firefighter for 10 years, with 5 of those years serving the Portland public and 4 years serving as a district representative for the Portland Firefighters Union. He is currently working in the Hollywood District at Station 28 and hails from Tacoma, Washington. Cameron shares with us today what life is like working as a firefighter, as well as his experience collaborating with our Institute on a research...2021-10-0730 minOHSU WeekOHSU School of Medicine: A look toward the futureOHSU School of Medicine Dean Sharon Anderson stepped down Sept. 30 after four years of service. President Jacobs appointed Dr. David Jacoby, professor and chair of medicine, as interim dean. He started his career at OHSU in 2003 as chief of pulmonary and critical care.
Guests include:
David Jacoby, M.D.
Interim Dean, OHSU School of Medicine2021-10-0517 min
What's work got to do with it?2021 Summer InternsOn this episode of What’s Work Got To Do With It? we highlight our 2021 Summer Intern Program at the Institute and OHWC. Each summer, undergraduate interns work with faculty mentors in basic and applied research over a three-month paid summer internship designed to introduce them to biomedical and occupational health research. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to make the tough decision to cancel our summer intern program last summer in 2020, so we are excited to be able to host our summer intern program for 2021 and offer undergraduate students the opportunity to work on research projects virtually this ye...2021-08-3044 minOHSU WeekChanging the workplaceSerilda Summers-McGee, principal and CEO of Workplace Change, stepped into the role of interim Vice President of Human Resources at OHSU on July 1st. Serilda shares her background, first impression and her strategies to make meaningful change.
Guests include:
Serilda Summers-McGee
Interim Vice President Human Resources, OHSU
Principal and CEO of Workplace Change2021-08-0323 minOHSU WeekEveryday safety in OHSU’s emergency departmentContent warning: In support of trauma-informed communications, please be aware that this message contains topics that may be activating for survivors of violence.
OHSU takes seriously our responsibility to keep employees and patients safe. When employees are safe, their ability to flourish and contribute to a safe working environment increases. Unfortunately, our emergency department is seeing an increasing number of weapons entering patient care areas. As one solution, we are installing a metal detector in the emergency department entrance and will study its use for six months.
Guests include:
Desiree McCue, B.S.N., M.B.A., RN, CENP
Director...2021-07-0616 min
PFFA PodOHSU Sleep StudyThis one is a round table discussion with Dr. Nicole Bowles, Shelby Watkins, Josh Ward, Travis Chipman, and Kyle MacLowry. We talk about the 2 different sleep studies OHSU and PFFA has conducted over the past year and a half as well as the exciting opportunity to capture more sleep data over the course of our upcoming schedule change. We tried to keep it brief, but there is so much good information that we went a little longer than expected. Please take the time listen to the end to get all the good stuff.2021-07-0439 min
MIB Agents OsteoBites and osTEAoOsteosarcoma OsteoBites S2 Ep 17: Lara Davis, MD, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute “New Osteosarcoma Clinical Trials”MIB Agents OsteoBites S2 Ep 17: Lara Davis, MD, OHSU Knight Cancer Institute “New Osteosarcoma Clinical Trials”
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Guest Information:
Lara E. Davis, MD
Associate Professor
Knight Cancer Institute
Co-Leader, Translational Oncology Research Program
Sarcoma Disease Site Leader
Oregon Health & Science University
Lara Davis, MD graduated from Wellesley College and then went on to receive her medical degree from OHSU. After training in a dual Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency program at Harvard, she returned to Portland to complete a combined Adult and Pediatric Oncology fellowship with a focus on Adol...2021-06-1747 min
What's work got to do with it?NIOSH 50th AnniversaryWhat's Work Got To Do With NIOSH'S 50th Anniversary?
Speaker: John Howard, MD, MPH, JD, LLM, MBA
Host: Anjali Rameshbabu, PhD
Narrator: Helen Schuckers, MPH
This year is the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) 50th anniversary. Since April 28, 1971, NIOSH has funded research, education and resources in occupational safety and health. “Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 that created NIOSH to assure so far as possible every working person in the Nation has access to safe and healthful working conditions.
Dr. John Howard is the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Heal...2021-06-1458 min
What's work got to do with it?Impacts Of COVID-19 and Wildfire Smoke On Wildland FirefightersWhat's Work Got To Do With the Impacts Of COVID19 And Wildfire Smoke On Wildland Firefighters?
Speaker: Luke Montrose, PhD
Speaker Intro: Nicole Bowles, PhD
Narrator: Helen Schuckers, MPH
Dr. Luke Montrose is an environmental toxicologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Community and Environmental Health at Boise State University, with research interests in public health, epigenetics, and chronic illness, particularly as it relates to vulnerable and understudied populations. Dr. Montrose's research aims to translate basic science into practical clinical and community solutions to enhance public health.
Dr. Montrose’s research reflects his passion for studying human health through mu...2021-05-1738 min
KGW’s Straight TalkTwenty years of Gleevec: The impact of the life-saving cancer drug pioneered by an OHSU doctorBefore 2001, a diagnosis of chronic myelogenous leukemia was almost certainly terminal. But a breakthrough drug pioneered by a doctor at OHSU changed that and made the rare cancer treatable, saving thousands of lives.
Dr. Brian Druker, chairman of OHSU's Knight Cancer Institute, and Rob Shick, a CML survivor and chair of the Knight Cancer Council, join Laural Porter to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Gleevec's FDA approval, look back on the impact it has had on cancer care, and discuss what's next in the fight to cure cancer.
2021-05-0724 min
What's work got to do with it?Farmworkers' Experiences During COVID-19What's Work Got To Do With Farmworkers' Experiences During COVID?
Speaker: Reyna Lopez, PCUN Executive Director (she/they)
Narrator: Helen Schuckers, MPH
Reyna Lopez's talk, "Essentially Forgotten?" was given at our Fall 2020 Spring Symposium where she addressed the impacts of COVID19 on the Latinx farm working community.
Reyna Lopez is a leader and proud daughter of immigrants from Mexico, who came to Oregon in the late 80’s following the migration of farm work in the Marion County area. She is currently the Executive Director of PCUN, which was started by farmworkers and is now Oregon’s longest standing Latinx led orga...2021-04-2927 min
WISterhood11. OHSU Sexual Assault Lawsuit: Seeing Our Anger and Frustration As HopeContent warning: This episode contains discussions, though no depiction, of sexual assault and harassment. Listener discretion is advised.
Violence against women has been in the news a lot lately, and we know you might be feeling a little worn out - we certainly are! But that anger and frustration can oftentimes originate from a place of hope and a need to be in community. Join us as we discuss the recent sexual assault and harassment lawsuit filed against OHSU, the role of bystanders and those who are complicit, and where we go as individuals and a community, f...2021-04-0948 min
Think Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider PodcastEmily Culligan from the OHSU Foundation on Embracing Change Through TransparencyEmily Culligan is the Senior Director of Human Resources for the Oregon Health & Science University foundation. With more than $1.5 billion in assets, the OHSU foundation is one of the largest public university foundations in the Northwest. 2021-04-0144 min
What's work got to do with it?Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in ConstructionWhat's Work Got To Do With Mental Health and Suicide Prevention In Construction?
Guest: Steven Frost, LEED AP BD+C, CHST, ASP, CSP
Host: Nichole Guilfoy
The construction industry has one of the highest suicide rates compared to other industries. In 2016, the suicide rate for men in construction and extraction occupations was almost twice the total suicide rate for civilian working men (16-64 years old) in 32 states and 5 times greater than the rate for all fatal work-related injuries in the construction industry in 2018.
On today’s episode, we interview Steven Frost, Site Safety, Health and Environment Manager for a general co...2021-03-0820 min