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Vista Pavilion was thoughtfully crafted as a calming, light and art-filled environment where every architectural choice centers the needs of patients and their families. This new space expands access to complex specialty care close to home and creates a transformative place of healing for people in Oregon and across the country. For more updates, follow us at @ohsunews on social and learn more: https://www.ohsu.edu/about/ohsu-hospital-expansion-project

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In this Recovery Friendly Workplace event from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences, we will learn about the policies, practices, and programs that work.

Good intentions aren't enough. Without the right policies, practices, and programs in place, even the most well-meaning workplace can unintentionally create barriers for employees in recovery. This session takes a practical look at the structural side of recovery-friendly workplaces — examining what's working, what isn't, and what needs to change. We will consider how peer support transforms outcomes, and how to begin the critical work of reducing stigma within organizations.

Participants will audit their current environment, explore best-in-class programs and practices, and leave with actionable tools they can implement immediately to create lasting, systemic change.

Learn more: https://www.ohsu.edu/oregon-institute-occupational-health-sciences

#occupationalhealth #workplace #substanceabuseawareness #recovery

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The Pacific Aging and Cancer Study (PACS) is being conducted by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University. PACS uses technology in the home to measure changes in physical and cognitive functioning that may occur in older adults during cancer treatment.

Learn more: https://www.ohsu.edu/winters-stone-exercise-lab/pacific-aging-and-cancer-study

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This week, our new cancer care center opened its doors to its first patients. 🎊 Vista Pavilion was thoughtfully crafted as a calming, light and art-filled environment where every architectural choice centers the needs of patients and their families. This new space expands access to complex specialty care close to home and creates a transformative place of healing for people in Oregon and across the country.

We asked our community what they hope patients would discover in this new space, and here’s what they shared:

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Recovery Friendly Workplace is a practical framework for building the kind of culture where people and companies can do their best work.

Most workplaces already have employees in recovery. The question isn't whether recovery touches your organization – it's whether your organization is prepared to handle it well.

This 90-minute session cuts through the noise around Recovery Friendly Workplace and gets to what actually matters: the worker trying to stay employed while managing their recovery, the employer who has more influence than they realize, and the colleagues and peers who shape the culture every single day.

You'll leave with a clear picture of what a Recovery Friendly Workplace actually looks like, why it matters to your bottom line and your people, and practical first steps you can take before your next team meeting.

Learn more: https://www.ohsu.edu/oregon-institute-occupational-health-sciences/recovery-and-work

#recovery #workplace #occupationalhealth

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The Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences seminar series runs through the academic year and strives to bring prominent scientists to OHSU to present current research in the general areas of the occupational health sciences. This series has had many notable contributors from across the country and from numerous international research and academic institutions.

Did you miss a seminar or want to rewatch a past seminar?

Previous seminars are available to watch at the OccHealthSci video library: https://www.oregonworkplace.net/video-library

Learn more: https://www.ohsu.edu/oregon-institute-occupational-health-sciences/occhealthsci-seminar-series

#occupationalhealth #workplacesafety

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This week, leaders from across our organizations and the state — along with staff, supporters, patients, and care teams — came together to mark a milestone for the future of cancer care.

Vista Pavilion, a new 14‑story building that adds 128 beds, was designed with patients and families at the heart of every decision. This space paired with the latest technology and innovative treatments — expands access to complex specialty care close to home and creates a transformative place of healing for cancer patients in Oregon and across the country.

“This is going to be a resource that benefits generations of Oregonians,” said Dr. Shereef Elnahal, OHSU President.

With thoughtfully designed patient rooms, respite spaces, advanced imaging, interventional radiology, and on‑site clinical trials, Vista Pavilion represents a major step forward in compassionate, comprehensive cancer care. It also frees up capacity across our hospital, improving access for cardiovascular, neurological, and other critical services.

“We’re just so proud and incredibly grateful to Phil and Penny Knight (Nike) for supporting us…which will enable us to provide such incredible care for patients,” said Kate Smith Azizi, OHSU Foundation President.

Together, we’re celebrating not just a building, but a commitment to world‑class care, an elevated patient experience, and unwavering support for every person who walks through these doors.

“What I hope for our patients when they walk through these doors is a sense of hope and also a sense that our team has them — every step of the way on their journey through cancer,” said Dr. Brian Druker, CEO of the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute.

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This video summarizes consensus‑based exercise recommendations for older adults living with and beyond cancer, developed by a multidisciplinary expert panel and as part of the Advancing Capacity to Integrate Exercise Into the Care of Older Cancer Survivors (ACES) initiative. The recommendations are designed to complement the 2019 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) exercise guidelines for cancer survivors. 

Read the full article on the recommendations here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12778376/

#cancer #research #exercise #survivorship #cancersurvivor #clinicaltrial

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