Other Benefits

OHSU offers numerous other benefits to postdoctoral scholars. Click below to learn about supplemental insurance coverages, as well as programs in which you may wish to participate.

OHSU employees and students are eligible for priority enrollment and discounted tuition rates at Healthy Starts Children's Center, a state-of-the-art childcare center located at the South Waterfront, next to the Center for Health & Healing. KinderCare Education at Work owns and operates Healthy Starts.  In addition to discounted tuition rates at Healthy Starts, OHSU families enjoy a 10% tuition discount at participating KinderCare  and Champions centers across the U.S.

The Center also offers drop-in service for both planned and unexpected short-term care. Space for drop-in care is limited; please contact the center to inquire about availability.

Postdoctoral scholars paid by stipend that are National Research Service Awards (NRSA) grant recipients may be eligible to receive leave benefits per NIH’s Family-Friendly Initiatives. Visit the NIH Family-Friendly Initiatives website for more information.

All benefit eligible OHSU employees have access to a care.com membership and access to back up care days.  Care.com offers a platform to search for care, post ads, and respond to ads.  Visit the Care.com O2 page to learn how to set up an account.

For detailed information about childcare benefits, please visit the OHSU Benefits Department's Childcare page on O2.