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An artist's depiction of a proposed psychiatric hospital proposed for a site in Wilsonville. | UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES

Company Yanks Plan For Controversial 100-Bed Psychiatric Hospital in Wilsonville

Move by Universal Health Services follows tentative state approval last October for a scaled-down 60-bed facility if it assists hospital emergency departments with their boarding problems.

Feb 21, 2022
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As COVID Slogs On, Seniors Find Fortitude Waning And Malaise Growing

Despite recent signals that COVID’s grip on the country may be easing, many older adults are struggling with persistent malaise.

Feb 19, 2022

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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Officials Tie Psychiatric Hospital’s Needs To More Community Programs

Legislators grilled an outside expert and the Oregon Health Authority about a proposal to charge counties that don’t accept Oregon State Hospital patients.

Feb 17, 2022
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For Steve Allen, Behavioral Health System’s Overhaul Is Deliberative Work 

An Oregon Health Authority proposal to charge counties for unaccepted Oregon State Hospital patients won’t kick in until at least 2023, if ever.

Feb 15, 2022
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As Workers Struggle, Employers Expand Mental Health Benefits

In a recent survey, Kaiser Family Foundation found that many employers have ramped up mental health and other benefits to provide support for their workers during uncertain times.

Nov 11, 2021

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Oregon School Psychologists Say Students Are Facing A Mental Health Crisis

They say disruptive behaviors range from goofing off in class to physical aggression.

Nov 11, 2021

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A bill to increase the penalties for assaulting hospital workers died on the desk of Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney, who has long championed equity in mental health services. | JONATHAN HOUSE/PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP

Oregon Funds ‘Historic’ $500M For Mental Health Services

Half a billion is OK’d, but leader says ‘we're not doing enough’ until it’s treated like other health care.

Oct 14, 2021
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Southern Oregon Mental Health Provider To Shutter Youth Residential Treatment Facility

Kairos Northwest’s director blames the closure on financial pressures and another provider’s "highly unethical direct poaching” of its employees.

Aug 16, 2021
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Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare walk-in clinic in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Behavioral Health Slammed By Worker Shortage In Oregon

Behavioral health care providers look for ways to recruit and retain talent as they seek to expand services.

Aug 10, 2021
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PATRICK ALLEN, DIRECTOR OF THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, GIVES LAWMAKERS AN UPDATE ON THE CORONAVIRUS.

Legislature Approves Spate Of Other Health Care Bills 

The measures passed include creating a new dental profession and giving coordinated care organizations more flexibility.

Jun 29, 2021
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