September 7, 2010

Joe says “Just one bag a day”

Woman with garbage bag at OHSU

Today Oregon Health and Sciences University announced the "One bag a day" initiative to help cut the cost of the environmental services. "One of the problems with the work from home program for housekeepers … [Read more...]

CHH toilet water now safe to drink !

Woman drinking form CHH toilet mug.

OHSU and the Oregon department of water safety announced that the Center of Health and Healing (CHH) toilet water is now safe to drink. The landmark building received Leadership in Energy and Environmental … [Read more...]

No more hold music at OHSU

OHSU operator looks at telephone

Yesterday OHSU announced several more reductions in Central Services in this weeks Directline:responding to financial realities. Many central services units will be affected by the cuts. The Communications … [Read more...]

OHSU to hire new Dean of Interior Design

New OHSU Dean of Interior Design

OHSU announced today that Sphen Noggels (below left) was hired as the new dean of interior design for the financially troubled institution. President Robertson reported that in an effort to capture a greater … [Read more...]

New OHSU Healthcare Plan

Surgeons operating at OHSU

On Monday, in an effort to reduce health care costs, Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU) announced that in response to the recent tort cap ruling and resulting financial crises that OHSU would … [Read more...]

KFC Wellness

KFC Wellness Center

Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU) and Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) announced a partnership to form the first KFC wellness center. The move is seen as a last ditch effort for the financially … [Read more...]

McOHSU McKohler Pavilion to open

PORTLAND, OR - OHSU announced today today that the recent addition to OHSU hospital has been completed and is now open for business. The addition was originally to be named the Peter Kohler Pavilion, however … [Read more...]