News & Stories for Oregonians
A person’s substance use disorder (SUD) or mental health recovery journey may include a therapist, counselor, social worker, psychiatrist, or other trained professionals. It can also include a peer support specialist. Peer support specialists have similar life experiences with the people they serve. For example, they may also be in recovery or they might be […]
As a primary care nurse practitioner (NP), Lisa Whitfield had difficulty finding mental health support for her patients, so she decided to gain the education and training to help fill the gap in mental health services she saw in her community. Whitfield enrolled at Gonzaga University to complete her mental health certification, which required completing […]
Oregon State Hospital (OSH) staff has relaunched a popular concert series for patients to build community and unravel unhealthy behaviors that, for some, can be tied to listening to or playing music. It’s important to normalize community gatherings and experiences that patients may be exposed to when they return to their own communities, said Jesse […]
It’s no wonder that Apple Fritter, an 8-year-old rescue-turned-therapy dog, is a bit of a celebrity on most units on the Salem campus of Oregon State Hospital (OSH). She’s as sweet as her namesake and happily welcomes hands reaching out to pat her graying head or pet her auburn coat. Apple Fritter also understands her […]
Los dedos de los pacientes del Hospital Estatal de Oregon State Hospital (OSH, por sus siglas en inglés) se están poniendo verdes.. A través de una sociedad con el vivero 13th Street Nursery, los pacientes de OSH aprenden lo que se necesita para sembrar, nutrir y entregar plantas para ser vendidas a la comunidad. Esta […]
¡Alerta de ternura! Un grupo de perritos labradores de 8 semanas visitó el Hospital Estatal de Oregon (OSH, por sus siglas en inglés) la semana pasada, jugando y brincando como solo los cachorros saben hacerlo. La visita fue parte de la asociación del hospital con Joys of Living Assistance Dogs (JLAD). La organización sin fines […]
Available in Spanish Cuteness alert!! A group of 8-week-old Labrador retrievers visited the Oregon State Hospital (OSH) last week, romping and wiggling as only puppies can do. The visit was part of the hospital’s partnership with Joys of Living Assistance Dogs (JLAD). The Salem-based nonprofit trains and places service dogs in the community, and since […]
Desde 1986, todos los pacientes del Oregon State Hospital (Hospital estatal de Oregon) han recibido un regalo durante las fiestas. Este año, son 689 pacientes, y los voluntarios del hospital están poniendo su corazón en este proceso que lleva meses. El equipo de Servicios Voluntarios de OSH coordina el programa Caring Tree, que comienza en el […]
Available in Spanish Since 1986, every patient at Oregon State Hospital has received a gift during the holidays. This year, that’s 689 patients, and hospital volunteers are at the heart of the months-long process. OSH’s Volunteer Services team coordinates the Caring Tree program, which begins in the summer when hospital staff identify items that patients […]
Para muchos, trabajar en el Oregon State Hospital (OSH) no es solo un trabajo; es una llamada al servicio. Pregúntele a cualquiera de los más de 400 veteranos que trabajan allí. “Es un lugar único con una misión muy desafiante”, dijo Adam Giblin, gerente de operaciones de seguridad de OSH y veterano del Ejército de […]