Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield visited Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) to meet with medical leaders and staff about the institution’s future amid federal policy changes. According to the Oregon Department of Justice, the discussion focused on research funding, reproductive health, and gender-affirming care. “Patients and families should be the ones making decisions about their own health care,” Rayfield said, highlighting concerns over potential restrictions on access to these services.
During his OHSU visit, Rayfield toured the Vista Pavilion, focused on cancer treatment and research, and the Center for Women’s Health, where he met staff providing gender-affirming care. Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey also attended ahead of a multistate attorneys general town hall at Revolution Hall, emphasizing collaboration across states on health care issues.
Dr. Nathan R. Selden, Dean of OHSU's School of Medicine, thanked Rayfield and the Oregon Department of Justice for their support. "We were grateful to host Attorney General Rayfield to give him a closer look at the critical work happening across OHSU’s core missions," he said, highlighting the importance of support for research, education, and patient access to care.
Rayfield’s visit underscores Oregon’s commitment to protecting access to health care, including gender-affirming care and abortion services. The state is leading a multistate lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over proposed federal policies that could restrict funding. Oregon aims to ensure hospitals, health centers, and universities continue receiving resources without interference, allowing providers to care for patients without fear of federal restrictions.
