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Oregon Legalized Supported Adult Use of Psilocybin, Not Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

Psychedelic Week May 12, 2023
Psychedelic Week story critiques proposed legislation sponsored by state Sen. Elizabeth Steiner, D-Portland, which proposes to engage OHSU to analyze the outcomes of psilocybin services. The story alleges that the bill misrepresents the voter-approved service as a medical therapy, as opposed to a service available to consenting adults.

Pharmacists’ well-being: Solutions for the short term, plans for the long term

Pharmacy Today May 12, 2023
In a Pharmacy Today story about prolonged stress since the COVID-19 pandemic, Lam Nguyen, Pharm.D., talks about OHSU’s pharmacy department creating part-time positions to reduce workplace stress. He says, “we actually realized ‘why not create five 0.8s?’ This allowed our staff to have more balance in [their] workload, and it’s been well-received.”

Executives of the Year 2023: Alice Cuprill-Comas of OHSU

Portland Business Journal May 11, 2023
Alice Cuprill-Comas, OHSU executive vice president of institutional affairs and general counsel, is recognized by the Portland Business Journal among 2023 business executives of the year.
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