In Oregon there are 3.4 houseless individuals per 1,000 people; while in Multnomah county the rate is much higher with 5.2 per houseless individuals per 1,000 (Oregon Hea [...]

Our project’s goal was to identify barriers that exist for the houseless population in regard to obtaining state-issued IDs. The goal was met through interviews with key [...]

This report examines housing insecurity in metropolitan areas and the implementation of taxes to address it, focusing on Portland, Oregon's Measure 26-210. The measure ai [...]

Cancer is a leading cause of disease-related mortality in children, and malignant solid tumors account for approximately 40% of childhood cancers. Hepatoblastoma, Neurobl [...]

Many U.S. healthcare organizations have started to screen patients for social needs (e.g., food insecurity and housing instability) and refer individuals who desire help [...]

Poor housing quality is associated with negative health outcomes, even after controlling for socioeconomic factors. Using Coordinated Care Organization funding, a low inc [...]

Includes articles on: nursing students staff the new Tower Plaza Health Clinic, School of Dentistry begins remodel, Zoo seeks advice of handicapped children to make exhi [...]

Black and white image of the Ronald McDonald House on the Oregon Health Sciences University, Marquam Hill campus, Portland, Oregon, with a line of people waiting to go in [...]

Walter C. Reynolds, M.D. (1920-2020), is often referred to as the first African American graduate of the University of Oregon Medical School (later OHSU), but in this int [...]