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Portland is the 3rd healthiest city in the U.S., new study finds

WebPORTLAND, Ore. – Portland is the third-healthiest city in the nation, according to a new study. The study from Wallethub looked at more than 180 of the largest U. S. …

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Oregon looks to create first-in-nation universal health care plan

WebThe chair of a legislative task force presented a plan to a panel of Oregon lawmakers Thursday at the state Capitol that would fundamentally change health care …

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Providence opens clinic to treat long-haul COVID-19 patients

WebWhile most people who recover from coronavirus are usually back to feeling like themselves within a few weeks, some still don't. Doctors at Providence say 10-30% …

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OHA launches Abortion Access site to make it easier to find Ore

WebMedical Office (File photo) PORTLAND, Ore. — The Reproductive Health Program at Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has announced the launch of a new website …

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Co-pays, deductibles on the rise for Oregonians, state says

WebThe report found that in 2022 Oregonians were paying an average of 13.6% of their total medical care cost, or roughly $776 a year on average. The state agency says …

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Portland Fire & Rescue to launch new community health program …

WebPortland Fire & Rescue is launching a new community health program designed to address the needs of people calling 911 for non-emergent issues. "We have …

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PeaceHealth in SW Washington puts hundreds on leave who …

WebAs of today, 95% of our health care workers elected, as we strongly encouraged them to do, to get vaccinated,” PeaceHealth Chief Medical Officer Dr. …

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OHA says Oregon needs 3,000 more beds to meet substance …

Webby Emily Girsch, KATU Staff. Thu, February 1st 2024 at 6:23 PM. (KATU) PORTLAND, Ore. — On Thursday, the Oregon Health Authority released a report …

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Here's how exercise improves the mobility of people with

WebHorak said that people with Parkinson’s should do a variety of exercises that involve repetition. “The part of the brain that gets damaged with Parkinson’s is …

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Multnomah County hosts event to encourage use of recovery

WebUpdated Fri, March 15th 2024 at 5:30 PM. Multnomah County hosts event to encourage use of recovery services and reduce stigma. MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — Multnomah …

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Oregon healthcare organization purchases Seaside hotel, plans to …

WebSEASIDE, Ore. — A Seaside hotel has been purchased with plans to turn it into housing units for medical staff and people with behavioral health needs. Healthcare …

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Portland AM Northwest Lifestyle & Health News, Weather, Sports …

WebKATU ABC 2 offers coverage of news, weather, sports and community events for Portland, Oregon and surrounding towns, including Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie

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Providence Covid Clinic

WebRoughly 10-30 percent of people who come down with Covid, end up experiencing ongoing health problems for weeks, months, or even years. Dr.

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Providence and Regence reach agreement for continued in …

WebPORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Providence has announced they have reached an agreement with Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield. The new contract means that all …

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PeaceHealth workers picket, along with thousands across the …

WebVANCOUVER, Wash. — Hundreds of PeaceHealth Southwest Washington health care workers lined Mill Plain Boulevard in front of the hospital Wednesday …

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FCC seeks change in way 988 crisis calls from mobile phones are

WebFri, April 26th 2024 at 2:40 PM. This 988 call center photo is from July 2022 video provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (TND) — The …

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'Imminent danger' to residents of senior care facility prompted …

WebThe Oregon Department of Human Services suspended the facility’s license after it said it found eight violations and told staff there Friday afternoon that its residents …

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Regence and Legacy Health agree to new contract, patients will

WebPatients with Regence would have had to pay out-of-network prices if they wanted to continue with Legacy Health providers. The two sides had until Sunday night …

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Multnomah County corrections nurses call for termination of …

WebThe Oregon Nurses Association is calling for the removal of several health officials at the Multnomah County Jail.In a letter to county leaders, the nurses cite

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Legacy Health and Regence negotiations could increase patient …

WebNegotiations between Legacy Health and Regence are currently underway. If the two fail to reach an agreement, Legacy hospitals, clinics, and services will becom

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2024 PurpleStride Portland

Web2024 PurpleStride Portland. Fri, April 26th 2024 at 10:25 AM. Updated Fri, April 26th 2024 at 10:39 AM. PurpleStride.jpeg. There's still time for you to join the fight …

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Multnomah County Preschool for All

WebLeslee Barnes, Preschool Early Learning Division Director, joined us to share the benefits of early learning experiences for kids and how you can take advantage of …

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Salem Hospital placed into lockdown due to threat

WebSalem Hospital was placed into lockdown Tuesday afternoon after police said the hospital received a threatening phone call. Police responded to the hospital at …

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Maine governor signs new gun laws, mental health supports in

WebAUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill into law on Friday that expands background checks, makes changes to the “yellow flag” law, and …

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Legacy Health says it awaits Regence response in coverage

WebFri, March 29th 2024 at 6:45 PM. Updated Sat, March 30th 2024 at 1:33 PM. (KATU) PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Legacy Health on Friday told KATU that no more meetings …

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Earth Day organizers call for 60% reduction in plastic

WebThat's why this year's Earth Day is focused on "Planet vs. Plastics," highlighting the concerning effects it can have on our health. Earth Day organizers are calling for a …

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Aesthetic Medicine: LaserLift

WebAesthetic Medicine’s Jerry Darm, MD, joined us to share how LaserLift that can help you look and feel younger! Aesthetic Medicine is located at 4800 Meadows Road in …

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2024 Gorge Artists Open Studios Tour

WebKristi Heck, a Gorge Artists board member, and Daiva Bergman Harris, a featured artist on the tour, joined us to share what art lovers can experience. 2024 Gorge …

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