In this second installment, Marie Chisholm-Burns, provost and executive vice president, and Ariana Sattler, all-hill student council president and Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Sciences, speak to Kelsey Huwaldt about what inspires them, our pur

Enjoy the journey, part 1

May 11th, 2023 11m 16s

Marie Chisholm-Burns, provost and executive vice president, and Ariana Sattler, all-hill student council president and Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Sciences, speak to Kelsey Huwaldt about their journeys. Listen in to hear their advice to incom

Agents for change

Mar 21st, 2023 15m 57s

Last fall, OHSU welcomed Human Resources professional Qiana Williams as our new – and first ever – Chief People Officer. In this interview, Qiana talks about her first months on the job, how we can all be better change agents, and what she’s ex

Next lives here

Mar 7th, 2023 10m 47s

Since Provost and Executive Vice President, Dr. Marie Chisholm-Burns, joined OHSU in July 2022, her focus is on making an impactful difference and promoting Access and Success for our students, patients, faculty, staff and other stakeholders. I

Meet Nic Lendino, OHSU's ombuds

Apr 26th, 2022 23m 6s

Do you know what an ombuds is? Do you know what an ombuds does?Did you know OHSU has one?Since December 2020, Nic Lendino has been in the role, which they previously described as "offering a safe space for confidential, neutral and informal

"How ARE you?"

Mar 8th, 2022 21m 36s

The last two-plus years have been a lot. So much, in fact, that it's hard to answer an innocent question like the one posed in the title in an honest and meaningful way. How do you deal with all of the recent change, stressors and crises - espe

Keeping research safe

Oct 12th, 2021 19m

The life-saving and world-changing discoveries that take place in laboratories around the globe come with risks. Laboratories may work infectious agents and other biohazardous materials that pose threats to humans, animals and even plant life.

OHSU School of Medicine: A look toward the future

Oct 4th, 2021 17m 55s

OHSU School of Medicine Dean Sharon Anderson stepped down Sept. 30 after four years of service. President Jacobs appointed Dr. David Jacoby, professor and chair of medicine, as interim dean. He started his career at OHSU in 2003 as chief of pul

Changing the workplace

Aug 3rd, 2021 23m 59s

Serilda Summers-McGee, principal and CEO of Workplace Change, stepped into the role of interim Vice President of Human Resources at OHSU on July 1st. Serilda shares her background, first impression and her strategies to make meaningful change.

Everyday safety in OHSU’s emergency department

Jul 6th, 2021 16m 49s

Content warning: In support of trauma-informed communications, please be aware that this message contains topics that may be activating for survivors of violence. OHSU takes seriously our responsibility to keep employees and patients safe. Wh

Prescription vegetables

Jun 1st, 2021 16m 3s

Veggies Rx is a program that seeks to curb food insecurity and give people the nutritional and educational resources to implement health lifestyle change. A recent study of 399 participants across Oregon gives data to its effectiveness. Corr

Patient comments

May 10th, 2021 6m 16s

National Hospital Week is this week, May 9 through 15th. It’s an opportunity to celebrate hospitals, health systems and health care workers - as they support the needs of their communities. Last week, OHSU week featured conversations with emplo

Ringing phones and squeaky wheels: National Hospital Week preview

May 4th, 2021 20m 25s

National Hospital Week is May 9-15. As a preview, we visit today with OHSU employees who work in Mission Control and hospital transportation – two essential but lesser seen parts of a well-run hospital. Listen to our guests tell the story of ho

Break for safety

Apr 6th, 2021 16m 17s

Environmental Health and Safety supports and promotes a safe work environment. Each year, EHS partners with Oregon OSHA to host Safety Break. An event designed to explore safety tips and resources available at OHSU.Guests include: Debra Bric

Senate bill 1606 and supporting patients with disabilities

Mar 2nd, 2021 21m 16s

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness month. A month to highlight the importance of including people with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life. A policy change at the state level, senate bill 1606, guarantees Oregon

Path to safety

Nov 3rd, 2020 16m 47s

The Confidential Advocacy program provides confidential support services to OHSU members who have experienced any form of sexual misconduct — regardless of when or where it took place. CAP also provides education and training resources, self-ca

Time for your annual benefits “check-up”

Oct 6th, 2020 11m 3s

Each fall, OHSU employees have the opportunity to review the employee benefits they’re enrolled in, make changes, opt out or re-enroll in flexible spending accounts. Get the scoop on this year’s Open Enrollment, including the new voluntary plan

Wellness in crisis

Sep 22nd, 2020 14m 25s

Life can be an emotional rollercoaster. Juggling work, family responsibilities and personal lives can be taxing. Add in a global pandemic, wildfires and poor air quality to the mix — 2020 has been a difficult year for everyone’s wellbeing.Gue

Protect yourself, get vaccinated

Sep 1st, 2020 10m 44s

Last year, more than seven hundred thousand people were hospitalized and over sixty thousand people died from influenza in the United States. Protect yourself and those around you by getting vaccinated. It’s even more important this year with C

Black In Neuro

Aug 4th, 2020 20m 20s

#BlackInNeuro was a virtual conference dedicated to the success and support of all Black individuals in neuroscience-related fields. Organized in three weeks, the event united a new community of more than 300 people spanning multiple countries,

Magical moments, awarded

Jul 7th, 2020 17m 13s

The Rose, OHSU’s Employee Recognition Program, has supported members since 1992. If you’ve experienced one of those magical moments when someone makes your day – by treating you like family, looking out for your well-being, or making that extra

Midwifery in the time of COVID

Jun 2nd, 2020 21m 50s

Since 1981, the OHSU Nurse-Midwifery Faculty Practice has been offering a wide variety of professional career pathways for students. Beyond pregnancy and childbirth care, Nurse-Midwives provide primary care, well-woman gynecology, family planni

Slow and steady: OHSU Health after the COVID-19 crisis

May 5th, 2020 19m 17s

OHSU Health is responding to Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s order allowing non-urgent surgeries and procedures to resume. Because COVID-19 is not behind us, this can only happen with careful planning and precautions for continued safety. Learn ab

Expanding into more communities

Apr 7th, 2020 20m 44s

The benefits of expanding oncology radiation services to other communities in Oregon are plenty. Throughout Oregon, the goal is to improve access to quality healthcare by increasing our partnerships among the communities.Guests include: Char

Supported decision-making: Disabilities and the path to independence

Mar 10th, 2020 13m 32s

For teenagers with developmental disabilities, transitioning into adulthood can be especially challenging. OHSU offers a program that helps people with special health needs increase their independence and autonomy. The program is called Support