October 1, 2020 | How Will It End: The Promise of a COVID-19 Vaccine
Recent scientific developments may put us closer to ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about research efforts at Northwest research sites, Read more
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September 25, 2020 | Live Through It: Suicide Risk and Prevention in COVID-19
Depression, anxiety and substance abuse are on the rise in this pandemic and young adults, racial and ethnic minorities, essential Read more
September 17, 2020 | GenNext: How Generation Z is Remaking Healthcare
The largest and most diverse generation in American history, Gen Z, is aging into the adult healthcare market with distinct preferences Read more
September 9, 2020 | Medical Harm: Moving Beyond Deny and Defend
After losing her son to medical mistakes, Leilani Schweitzer went to work for the hospital where the event happened and Read more
August 18, 2020 | Ready, Set, GO: Final State Guidance for School Reopenings in COVID-19
Education and health care experts discuss newly updated plans for school re-openings. Learn how to make the most of the online Read more
July 28, 2020 | Social Determinants of Death: Addressing Institutional Racism in American Healthcare
Racism in medicine is not just individual acts by individual people; it is embedded in our healthcare institutions. Join this Read more
July 23, 2020 | Safe Returns: Ensuring Safe Facilities and Student Equity for School Re-openings
Learn about brand-new updates to state guidance for schools. Explore how transportation, food service, and student activities will be addressed. Read more
July 14 | Future of Public Programs: What Oregon’s Budget Crisis Means for Medicaid, Mental Health Care
Explore the future of Oregon's public programs, specifically the confluence of state budget cuts stemming from the COVID-19 economic crisis Read more
June 30, 2020 | Safe Returns: Oregon’s Back-to-School Plan 101
On June 30th, 2020, a panel of state and district officials explored the details of new guidance for schools under Read more
June 23, 2020 | Breaking Through: Novel Treatments for Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety are on the rise but front-line treatments aren’t always effective. Explore emerging approaches to mental health care Read more