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As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions …

WebHealth officials say there's very little risk to humans from the bird flu outbreak among dairy cattle, but there's still much they don't know. Here are four questions …

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Kotek appoints former White House adviser Dr. Sejal …

WebGov. Tina Kotek announced Monday that she has appointed Dr. Sejal Hathi as the next director of the Oregon Health Authority. Hathi, 33, has an impressive resume. …

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Behavioral health crisis among top priorities for new OHA …

WebDr. Sejal Hathi. Courtesy of Gov. Tina Kotek's office. Dr. Sejal Hathi recently took over as director of the Oregon Health Authority. A physician by training, Hathi spent …

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Rural hospitals ‘in crisis mode,’ with situation worsening, …

WebSamaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City is one of two critical care hospitals in the county, comprising a large portion of the rural health care safety net.

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Oregon governor’s staffers raised concerns about role of …

WebAbby Tibbs, a former special adviser to Kotek, wrote to one of the governor’s behavioral health staffers on Feb. 7 to address a recent interaction the aide had had with …

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Oregon’s many mental health crises

WebRead each mental health challenge researched in OPB’s 4-part series below. Crisis 1: Oregon’s kids are not alright. Crisis 2: The deadly toll of excessive alcohol drinking in …

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COVID-19 updates: Oregon breaks weekly record for …

WebThe latest weekly numbers from Oregon health officials are further evidence the state is dealing with rapid spread of COVID-19. The Oregon Health Authority reports that the …

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Children of Flint water crisis make change as young …

WebSima Gutierrez, right, observes as a teammate examines water at the Flint Community Water Lab, Wednesday, April 3, 2024, in Flint, Mich. The lab, with more than …

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Oregon health officials recommend getting new COVID …

WebThe Oregon Health Authority recommends it for anyone at least 6 months old who has gone more than two months without getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Paul …

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Clues to a better understanding of chronic fatigue syndrome …

WebWithin a month, she was barely able to walk from the couch to her kitchen table. Eventually, Stella learned she had chronic fatigue syndrome, now called myalgic …

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The cost of health care in Oregon increased almost 50% in 6 years

WebDave Miller: Healthcare costs for Oregonians went up about 50% between 2013 and 2019. That’s according to a new report from the Oregon Health Authority. The …

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130 million Americans routinely breathe unhealthy air, report finds

WebEd Jones / AFP via Getty Images Over one-third of Americans, or about 130 million people, routinely breathe in unhealthy air, according to the newest State of the Air …

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Disease expert tells us what might be next in Oregon’s battle

WebOver 9,000 Oregonians have died from COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Hospitals are currently crowded with patients suffering from the “tripledemic” …

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As demand for nurses rises, OHSU expands nursing program to …

WebA partnership with OHSU, a community college and St. Charles Health System will train more nurses in Central Oregon. Oregon Health & Science University is …

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1st study from Oregon data system analyzes state’s nursing …

WebThe Portland metro area needs to graduate about 10% more nursing students to meet its regional need, or about 500 more students. The analysis found …

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Flu infections in Southern Oregon are the highest in the state this

WebAccording to the Oregon Health Authority, Southern Oregon is seeing the highest rates of positivity on influenza tests in the state, with the latest data showing a …

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Oregon hospital systems file new appeal to pressure state on

WebThe hospital systems — Legacy Health, Providence Health & Services, PeaceHealth and St. Charles Health System — on Monday filed an appeal in the 9th …

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Longtime head of Willamette Riverkeeper moves to land …

WebAs the head of Willamette Riverkeeper, Travis Williams has worked to protect the river for much of his professional life, but he's stepping into a new role as he creates …

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OHSU leaders warn crowded emergency room is hurting finances

WebThe emergency department at Oregon Health & Science University has become, in effect, an overflow inpatient unit for the hospital, leading to less space for …

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Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict …

WebConservative Supreme Court justices appear skeptical that state abortion bans that took effect after the sweeping ruling overturning Roe v. Wade violate federal health …

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Update: Oregon approves controversial Corvallis Clinic, Optum …

WebMarch 13, 2024 6 a.m. Updated: March 14, 2024 3:23 p.m. The Oregon Health Authority has granted emergency approval for a merger between the Corvallis Clinic and Optum …

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Anesthesiologist sues Salem surgery center for $1.6 million

WebA Salem-area anesthesiologist claims in a lawsuit that a subsidiary of controversial health care giant Optum, Inc. forced him out of his job for objecting to …

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How Portugal eased its opioid epidemic, while U.S. drug deaths

WebPortugal cut drug deaths by 80%, using free health care and addiction treatment. The U.S., meanwhile, focused on drug busts and tough crime laws. Overdose …

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