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Do you need to worry about new COVID-19 variant

WebMore good news is that it “ does not appear to pose additional risks to public health beyond that of other recent variants,” according to the CDC. Even so, new COVID …

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Oregon Health Authority’s new leader, Sejal Hathi, brings …

WebWhen she was 15, an eating disorder diagnosis shattered Sejal Hathi’s world. But her battle to recover from anorexia also set her on a trajectory to become …

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Oregon State Hospital’s overcrowding progress too …

WebThe hospital has struggled to keep up with admissions for years. Disability Rights Oregon first sued the state more than 20 years ago, alleging that the hospital’s …

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This one test could save hundreds of cancer patients

WebBritish and European Union drug authorities have recommended the testing since 2020. A small but growing number of U.S. hospital systems, professional groups, …

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Oregon secretary of state candidates cite similar goals but …

WebRead represented Beaverton in the Oregon House from 2007 until becoming state treasurer in 2017, rising to the powerful positions of speaker pro tempore and co …

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Oregon launches website to ease abortion access

WebOn the same day that the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a court case aimed at limiting access to abortion medication, the Oregon Health Authority …

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Oregon Mental Health

WebOregon’s failure to provide adequate mental health treatment has grown more severe and more visible in recent years. This reporting from The Oregonian/OregonLive aims to …

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Oregon’s troubling track record treating teens for mental …

WebOn the latest Beat Check, reporters Shane Dixon Kavanaugh and Nicole Hayden discuss the state of youth mental health treatment in Oregon.

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As Oregon State Hospital releases more patients, …

WebCommunity mental health workers asked members of the Oregon House Committee on Behavioral Health and Health Care on Wednesday for a financial boost to …

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OHSU to merge with struggling Legacy Health

Web“OHSU has enjoyed a decades-long relationship with Legacy Health, united by a shared commitment to improving the health and well-being of people in Oregon and …

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Oregon’s mental health workforce ‘crisis’ exacerbates challenges

WebAspiring behavioral health providers can make more money working in physical health positions, she said. The average wage of a mental health social worker …

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Oregon health clinics running out of cash, preparing for cutbacks …

WebChange Healthcare, a massive U.S. health care technology company owned by UnitedHealth Group, acknowledged it was a victim of a cyberattack on Feb. 21 that …

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Republican primary for Oregon Senate pits state legislator, son of

WebA state House lawmaker and the son of a senator are facing off for the Republican nomination in the Oregon Senate’s 2nd District. Rep. Christine Goodwin, R …

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Oregon Health Authority watchdog finds shortcomings in …

WebFrom mid-2021 to mid-2023, 4,725 Oregon Health Plan members 25 and younger visited hospital emergency rooms and received a mental health diagnosis.

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Ad buys for Oregon candidate for Congress top $1.24 million from …

WebA group that aims to elect progressives with science training to Congress has dropped more than $1.25 million to support one of three candidates in the race for …

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OHSU-Legacy Health merger raises questions, but answers

WebOSHU and Emanuel both are Level 1 trauma centers, which is defined as “the highest level of definitive, comprehensive care for the severely injured adult and pediatric …

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PeaceHealth says it will close only hospital in Eugene

WebPublished: Aug. 23, 2023, 7:13 p.m. By. The Associated Press. PeaceHealth announced this week it is closing the only hospital in Eugene and moving services 6 miles to its …

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Seventh-day Adventists' health guidelines, longevity still powerful

WebSeventh-day Adventists' "Eight Laws of Health". 1. Eat nutritiously (many choose a plant-based diet). 2. Exercise regularly and often to improve your body, mind …

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Unsheltered people are losing Medicaid in redetermination mix-ups

WebTashya Evans waits outside the Flathead Warming Center, a low-barrier shelter in Kalispell, Montana, on March 5, 2024. Evans had just finished work in time to join the …

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‘Finger lickin good’ text prompted complaint against Oregon …

WebTwo weeks before Multnomah County’s community health center leader resigned in March after less than a year in the role, the leader sent an employee a selfie …

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Legacy Health shuffles top executives as OHSU merger talks drag on

WebGeorge Brown, who served as Legacy’s top executive for a decade until he was succeeded by Correia, will return to the health system’s top job no later than July 1. …

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Dear Doctor: Does using creatine lead to prostate enlargement

WebDr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public …

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Logan Paul’s Prime energy drinks contain toxic PFAS

WebA class-action lawsuit against a leading sports drink brand founded by Logan Paul, a boxer and wrestler, alleges that some of its products contain toxic “forever …

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