OHSU Week

The OHSU Job Carving Program recently received national recognition from the Association of People Supporting Employment First, an organization that advances employment and self-sufficiency for people with disabilities. Guests include: Riikka Salonen, Program Manager of Diversity Talent Acquisition; Emanuel Dumitru, Support Services Aide in Hospital Transportation; Srdan Radanovic, Supervisor, Hospital Transportation; Haley Still, Job Coach, United Cerebral Palsy Employment Solutions

The OHSU Board of Directors approved a nearly three billion dollar budget for fiscal year 2018. The budget anticipates five percent revenue growth over last year, half what has been budgeted in past years. 15 million dollars is set aside to fund parking infrastructure. Guest: Lawrence Furnstahl, executive vice president and chief financial officer.

CORRECTION: The Senate health care bill was introduced, not passed, as was incorrectly stated in this episode. The United States Senate introduced their own version of a “repeal and replace” health care bill last week. Many of the concerns OHSU had with the house version remain with this bill. And a forum held at OHSU brought together business leaders to discuss gun violence as a public health issue. Guests: Abby Tibbs, associate vice president for government relations; Dr. Brian Gibbs, vice president for equity and inclusion; John Rosenthal, founder of Stop Handgun Violence and president of Meredith Management; Dr. John Hunter, interim dean of the School of Medicine.

At an Awards Ceremony held last week, several groups and individuals were recognized for outstanding contributions to creating a climate of diversity, equity and inclusion at OHSU. I spoke with Amy Penkin from the Transgender Health Program and a fellow who was recognized for standing up when she encountered transphobia. And later, an event celebrating Ramadan was also a call for peace, solidarity and healing.

Last week, OHSU joined a growing list of organizations pledging their ongoing commitment to the tenets of the Paris agreement. We’ll take a look at what OHSU is doing to combat climate change. Guests: Skai Dancey, associate vice president for facilities; Eecole Copen, sustainable food programs coordinator for Food and Nutrition.

Last week, OHSU’s academic mission took center stage. Convocation was held on Sunday and President Robertson named Elena Andresen provost of OHSU this past Tuesday. Dr. Andresen had been serving as interim provost for the past 8 months. Guest: Elena Andresen, executive vice president and provost.

Last week, President Joe Robertson appointed Sharon Anderson dean of the School of Medicine. We’ll hear her thoughts on the role, learn about her background and why she is passionate about the work of the VA. And later, I talk with OHSU’s associate vice president for government relations Abby Tibbs about the federal budget released this week by the Trump administration and what it means for OHSU. Guests: Sharon Anderson, Abby Tibbs.