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OHSU statement regarding Department of Justice complaint

OHSU statement regarding Department of Justice complaint

November 01, 2016
OHSU has a long and honorable relationship with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in pursuing its important research mission, and is disappointed that the Justice Department has filed a lawsuit, challenging OHSU's use of an overhead rate that was approved by the appropriate government agency.
Safety tips for Halloween

Safety tips for Halloween

October 25, 2016
With fanciful costumes, glowing jack-o-lanterns and cauldrons of sweet treats, Halloween is always a thrilling event. Here are a few tips to help keep your family and friends safe on Oct. 31.
Nurse practitioners fill gap by providing timely help in recording end-of-life treatment wishes

Nurse practitioners fill gap by providing timely help in recording end-of-life treatment wishes

October 21, 2016
​Not all states allow nurse practitioners to make a patient’s treatment wishes part of their medical record, yet a six-year study concludes that they can improve seriously ill patients’ access to advance-care planning. Nurse practitioners often serve as the primary care provider or a member of the team caring for patients in the last months of their lives when they are most likely to seek end-of-life treatment counseling.
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