Sancy Leachman, M.D., Ph.D., and Vikram Sahni, a medical student and dermatology research fellow, offer free rapid skin exams, recommendations for follow-up care, educational tools on melanoma and free skin product samples at the “Relay for Life” cancer fundraising event in Pendleton.

KOIN-TV interviews Sean Robinson, M.D., ahead of a scorching weekend on the anniversary of last year’s deadly heat dome event. He says, “The best strategy is to stay hydrated, slow down, seek shade and really pay attention to your body for those early warning signs of heat stroke and pull back with whatever you’re doing.”

A story about a study that found the specific type of artificial valves used in transcatheter aortic heart valve replacement affects patient outcomes mentions an editorial co-written by Firas Zahr, M.D., that notes only two randomized trials have compared the two types of valves and reads: “Rather than just studying what valve is superior, focus should be on what patient characteristics are best suited for specific BEV or SEV platforms."

Numerous Oregon media outlets quote comments by Dawn Nolt, M.D., from a June 17 Oregon Health Authority press conference about vaccinating younger children. Nolt says: “It's really amazing. In such a high-income country as ourselves, that an infection of COVID-19 is now in the top 10 causes of death in children under five. And that to me is just; it's heartbreaking."

Castle Biosciences announces support for OHSU’s War on Melanoma program.

Endocrine Today reports on the results of a clinical trial of a new oral medication to treat acromegaly, a pituitary disorder. Maria Fleseriu, M.D., reported promising results at a national conference.

This story highlights widespread COVID-19 infections in Oregon quotes Marcel Curlin, M.D., as saying the virus can still cause severe illness, meaning taking precautions to prevent infection continue to be worthwhile. Bill Messer, M.D., Ph.D., discusses the state of the pandemic.

The East Oregonian shares the story of a 3-year-old Pendleton girl who has the seizure disorder Dravet syndrome and received life-saving care at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in 2019.

Oregon media continue to reference the COVID hospitalization forecast published by Peter Graven, Ph.D., in a number of contexts, from a rise in cases to the first in-person graduation gatherings since 2020.

Jess Guerriero, M.S.W., shares how the well-being of gender-diverse youth, including young OHSU patients, is adversely impacted by legislative proposals to limit gender-affirming health care. In a separate story about a hate crime committed against a Kalama, Washington, high schooler, Guerriero explains why it’s important for schools and adults to support trans teens: “When we see school environments that aren't supportive of folks being their true selves — and being targeted for being their true selves — it's definitely a failure of the system, and adults need to step up for youth."