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How Oregon leaders are fixing a flawed mental health system

WebAn aerial shot of Unity Center for Behavioral Health, a go-to source for mental healthcare in Portland, Oregon.

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WebLocal News and Information for Portland, Oregon and surrounding areas. KGW.com is the official website for KGW-TV, your trusted source for breaking news, weather and sports …

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Oregon Health Authority's new leader discusses priorities kgw.com

WebThe Oregon Health Authority oversees the Oregon Health Plan, the state's Medicaid program, public health systems and the Oregon State Hospital.

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Clark County clinics full due to respiratory illnesses kgw.com

WebThe impact at PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center is real — a hospital that normally would average between 280 and 310 patients right now is virtually …

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Multnomah County nurses demand health leadership changes in …

WebThe director and nursing supervisor are specifically named in a multi-page letter from the union to county commissioners, the Health Department and the sheriff of …

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Oregon doctor shares how to navigate healthcare system kgw.com

WebShe added that even with primary care being so important to your health, some people don't have a primary care doctor. About 85% of baby boomers and older …

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Multnomah County health official urges people to get vaccinated

WebAccording to the CDC, more than half of the country is dealing with "high levels" of infection, with local health officials urging people to get vaccinated.

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How to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine in Clark County

WebResidents of Clark County who are eligible to be vaccinated in Phase 1a or Phase 1b Tier 1 (B1) of Washington's COVID-19 vaccination distribution plan can make …

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How to begin conversations about mental health kgw.com

WebFeb. 1 is Time to Talk Day, a growing movement to encourage everyone to start a conversation about mental health. It can be as simple as checking in, as Elmo …

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Clark County educator trying to get life back after coma kgw.com

WebScott Munro is a longtime Evergreen Public Schools educator, whose community is launching an all-hands-on-deck effort to help support him after coming out …

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Nebraska tornado: Omaha suburbs suffer severe damage kgw.com

WebMultiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska and Iowa on Friday, but the most destructive storm moved from a largely rural area into suburbs northwest of …

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May 2024 Portland Voter Guide: Local Races kgw.com

WebHere are the big races and measures on Portland's May 2024 ballot. A breakdown of county and Metro races and local measures that will be on the May …

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Legacy Health opens expanded medical center in Silverton

WebThe extra 21,000 square feet will help the medical center keep up with the growing population of the Mid-Willamette Valley region. The approximately $37 million …

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Washington County DA touts 'rapid' mental health evaluations

WebThe county reports it conducted 100 "rapid fitness evaluations" in 2023 — mental health evaluations for defendants in jail that took weeks, rather than months.

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Oregon Health Authority launches abortion access website

WebIn 2023, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 2002, which gives minors under the age of 15 a pathway to get an abortion without notifying or gaining consent …

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What was OJ Simpson's cause of death

WebLaVergne acknowledged that Simpson died without paying the families of Simpson’s slain ex-wife and Goldman the bulk of a $33.5 million judgment they were …

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Portland-area Shigella cases grow to more than 200 kgw.com

WebThere have been 218 cases of Shigella reported in the Portland metro area so far in 2023, with 45 of those cases emerging in December. Health officials said they …

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You won’t get a $6,400 allowance from a free ACA health plan

Web44°. No, you won’t get a $6,400 spending allowance from a free health insurance plan. Watch on. No, Medicare recipients cannot get a free Medicare flex card. …

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Unable to get mental health treatment, Oregon man killed his …

WebHunter Graham says his family's tragedy is evidence of Oregon's flawed mental health system, which waits for someone to commit a crime before mandating treatment.

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Injured man rescued from cruise ship off northern Oregon Coast

WebPORTLAND, Oregon — A U.S. Coast Guard aircrew rescued an injured man from a cruise ship off Oregon's northern coast Thursday afternoon. The aircrew from …

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Investigations into discharged Providence Milwaukie who died

WebThe Oregon Health Authority launched an investigation on Dec. 19. Disability Rights Oregon reported advocates are also looking into the case.

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Contagious illness spreads through Portland's Old Town …

WebPORTLAND, Ore. — For people living on the streets of Portland's Old Town neighborhood, staying clean is a full-time job, and now more than ever. Late last week, …

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New addiction treatment facility opens in Vancouver, Washington

WebA new NorthStar Clinic is the brain-child of Jackson. When the Elmer’s closed he saw an opportunity at the location on Northeast 40th Street, just off Andresen …

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Report: Oregon needs 3,000 more behavioral health treatment …

WebSALEM, Ore. — To meet the growing need for mental health and substance use treatment, a new draft report finds that Oregon needs to add roughly 3,000 …

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OHSU Health CEO resigns amid Legacy Health acquisition kgw.com

WebOHSU Health Systems CEO Dr. John Hunter steps down amid Legacy Health acquisition. Credit: KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF. OHSU Healthcare CEO Dr. John Hunter …

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