Marshall Lee, M.D., is quoted in story about hospitals across the country using telemedicine tools to help manage a new surge in patients with COVID-19.

Sean Robinson, M.D., explains to Univision affiliate how alcoholic beverages are dehydrating and can exacerbate heat-related illness.

In a story about another heat wave hitting Portland, Desi McCue, R.N., M.B.A., says: "It's really important that even though it won't be as hot, people are taking good care of themselves during this heat, and that they’re paying attention to their bodies."

Brian O’Roak, Ph.D., is quoted in a story about the spread of the delta variant, which amounts to 88% of all genomes sequenced in Oregon as of July 17 –- a steady rise from 30% as of July 3 and 60% as of July 10.

New evidence review by OHSU suggests easing access to key addiction treatment by allowing primary care clinics to administer and dispense methadone.

OHSU is among Portland metro hospitals postponing some surgeries that require post-operative overnight stay due to surging demand for services.

Jae Downing, Ph.D., is leading a survey to evaluate medical coverage for transgender and gender-diverse Oregonians. Downing says the survey aims to “understand how access to care varies across the state of Oregon.”

Psychiatric News covers new study by Jeanette Johnston, Ph.D., and colleagues that finds children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder may benefit from taking micronutrient capsules for eight weeks compared with children who take a placebo pill.

Due to a limited number of clinical training placement opportunities, OHSU has reduced the size of its incoming class of students training to be physicians, physician assistants and pediatric nurse practitioners. David Robinson, Ph.D., says: “All of our health professions programs are struggling to find all the necessary [student] placements they need."

David Zonies, M.D., and Crystal Pelgorsch, R.N., are quoted in stories about surging demand for critical care from unvaccinated patients with COVID-19. Zonies says, “Now we know the science, we have a vaccine. This is a completely preventable problem,” and Pelgorsch says, “We’re having a hard time... there’s nowhere to put people. The more people that come the scarier it gets for sure.”