Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Childcare:
50 students have so far been matched with providers and are helping parents meet their childcare needs so they can return to work.
Contact Information:
Emily Lane (laneem@ohsu.edu)
Poverty and Assistance:
A small group of MD students led by Kelsey Priest, MD/PhD student, have created an online resource guide for individuals with substance use disorder to help keep them out of the ER during this time.
Contact Information:
Kelsey Priest (pdxaddiction@gmail.com)
Research and Data Collection:
Oregon Student Service Corps – We are an interprofessional team of Oregon future healthcare providers working to make a consolidated platform for action in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through our OrSSC.org website, we provide an easily accessible, solution-oriented opportunity for students to redirect their energy to the collective good while continuing to progress in their academic training through service-learning.
Contact Information:
Jacob Johnson (johnjaco@ohsu.edu), Brett Lewis (lewibr@ohsu.edu)
Visitation and Check-In:
Social Connection Project – The project is a volunteer-led effort to increase social connection for people experiencing isolation as a result of the COVID-19 physical distancing mandate through regular phone check-ins and connection to community and social resources.
Contact Information:
Brett Lewis (lewibr@ohsu.edu)