In preparation for an in-person legislative special session, experts from OHSU were asked to conduct a walk-through of the Capitol, reviewed the plan for maintaining social distancing and limiting people.

Melissa Haendel, Ph.D., is quoted as saying, “I think maybe we reopened at the right time, but maybe not cautiously enough. I think it's a wake-up call. It's not too late to do that regression and get Oregon into that low incidence rate.”

A story features one patient’s journey with prostate cancer during COVID-19, noting treatment with his new oncologist, Julie Graff, M.D.

OHSU collaborates with Black, Indigenous and people of color leaders to address concerns of racial bias in the Key to Oregon study. David Bangsberg, M.D., M.P.H., says: “We are prepared to include community leaders at every level of study, from leadership to study design, and shared decision making.”

Coverage of an OHSU graduate student being arrested while volunteering at a first-aid and supply tent near downtown Portland protests includes a statement from George Mejicano, M.D., which reads: “OHSU firmly stands with communities calling for an end to the trauma and anguish people of color are suffering as a result of systemic bias and discrimination. We fully recognize the important role our students, faculty, residents and staff play as members of the broader community and support their right to be involved in civic and community activities."

In a story on the rise of COVID-19 cases in Oregon, Carlos Crespo, Dr.P.H., says: “We are debating the economic impact versus the value of human life. This is very serious.”

Michael Martinez, an OHSU graduate student offering first aid and supplies to protesters, was arrested by Portland Police and says: “It's clear the community needs us. I've seen severe use of force while working out there. I've seen infants get tear gassed, people shot with rubber bullets, people walking away who were arrested.”

OHSU research team engages with community leaders to learn, identify ways to adapt the Key to Oregon study design to meet the needs of underrepresented communities of color

Mara Sherman, Ph.D., is one of five early-career scholars to receive a Pew-Stewart Scholars Program for Cancer Research award.

Kathleen F. Carlson, M.S., Ph.D., participates in a City Club of Eugene discussion on gun violence as a public health crisis.