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What if magic mushrooms are the key to solving depression, anxiety and PTSD? People participating in an OHSU-led study of state-regulated psilocybin services reported relief from symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder — with almost two-thirds declaring the experience to be among the most meaningful of their life. At one month, 91.5% said they benefited from the experience. More than 20,000 people have accessed Oregon licensed psilocybin services to date, seeking impro

Our doctors find their rhythm — in and out of the hospital. 🎶 For vascular surgeon and professor of surgery Dr. Robert McLafferty, medicine and music may seem like two different worlds, but both have become important parts of his healthcare journey. After setting aside his guitar and songwriting during medical school, residency and the early years of his career, Dr. McLafferty rediscovered his passion for music later in life. Since then, he’s released three albums, returned to guitar lessons and

Take a walk around the block!🚶 Our final video of the OHSU 30-Day Challenge features Dr. Craig Elliott, Vice Provost of Student Affairs at OHSU, who shares his advice to reset your body and mind and come back with a plan of action.✅ #OHSU #mentalhealth #stressrelief #grounding #wellbeing

Ground yourself in small concrete actions! We've got two bonus videos for the OHSU 30-Day Challenge, starting with Dr. Marcus Langford, Associate Vice Provost at the OHSU Center for Learner Diversity and Inclusion, who shares his tips on how to refocus on things that you know to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Stay tuned next week for another video exercise to de-stress and regulate your emotional well-being. #OHSU #mentalhealth #stressrelief #grounding #wellbeing

Take ten minutes to slow down! This week for the OHSU 30-Day Challenge, Dr. Marie Soller, Director of the OHSU Resident and Faculty Wellness Program (RFWP) and the OHSU School of Medicine Peer Support Program, shares her tips on how to start the day on a good note. Stay tuned next week for another video exercise to de-stress and regulate your emotional well-being! #OHSU #mentalhealth #stressrelief #grounding #wellbeing

Get outside! This week for the OHSU 30-Day Challenge, Dillon Westwood, a licensed clinical social worker at OHSU Occupational Health, shares some conscious breathing exercises to practice when you're out for a walk.🚶‍♂️‍➡️ Stay tuned next week for another video exercise to de-stress and regulate your emotional well-being! #OHSU #mentalhealth #stressrelief #grounding #wellbeing

This week for the OHSU 30-Day Challenge, Sara Lange, a licensed clinical social worker at OHSU Occupational Health, shares her extra spicy tip for calming and grounding (it might surprise you!) Stay tuned next week for another video exercise to de-stress and regulate your emotional well-being! #OHSU #mentalhealth #stressrelief #grounding #wellbeing

Do you feel stressed or anxious? We’ve got weekly tips to help you stay calm, grounded and manage stress from @ohsunews' mental health professionals. To kick off the OHSU 30-Day Challenge, Chris Chandroo, a practicum student from Pacific University working at the OHSU Student Health and Wellness Center, shares the importance of mental health and wellness. Stay tuned next week for another video exercise to de-stress and regulate your emotional well-being! #OHSU #mentalhealth #stressrelief #ground

What’s the next step for OHSU? Building on our rare strength as one university — uniting research, education, and clinical care — OHSU President Dr. Shereef Elnahal spoke at a recent conference about we’re doubling down on our mission to make Oregon the heart of health innovation. From pioneering new fields of medicine to transforming communities across the state, our impact is real and growing. With our six core values — compassion, integrity, inclusion, respect, collaboration, and adaptability

The future of cancer care begins here. At 📍Vista Pavilion, we’ve created a place where breakthrough science and experts from many specialties work together to give patients and families the strongest possible support. It’s a space designed around healing, innovation, and humanity — because people deserve care that meets both their medical and emotional needs. This is more than a new facility: it’s a model for how cancer care should evolve. Vista Pavilion increases capacity to provide advanced ca