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Health Insurance Exchange Can Learn from Beaverton School District

The district’s health plan options are being threatened by legislation requiring its employees to participate in the Oregon Educators Benefit Board
OPINION March 24, 2011 -- Oregonians should demand a healthcare exchange that promotes good decision-making. If we used evidence-based decision-making, we should look to the Beaverton School District to see how good health plans are negotiated. Read More >>

Oregon Educators Benefit Board Uncovers Fraud by School Employees

But the board decides against an audit this year, citing a shortage of time and money
February 28, 2011 – Several instances of fraudulent claims made to the Oregon Educators Benefit Board by school employees prompted the board to consider conducting an audit. Read More >>

Portland Turns Down Moratorium on Utility Poles

Neighbors contend the poles, which provide denser wireless Internet coverage, emit non-ionizing radiation that could cause cancer and other health problems
November 17, 2010 – Portland residents demanded that the City Council place a moratorium on the construction of utility poles holding wireless antennas but met with defeat earlier today. Read More >>

Portland Neighborhoods Oppose Wireless Antennas

Residents in the Irvington and Beaumont-Wilshire areas urge Commissioner Amanda Fritz to fight on their behalf
September 15, 2010 -- People living in the Irvington area oppose the installation of wireless antennas in their neighborhood. They’re part of a growing movement in Portland against the construction of wireless antennas, citing health and livability concerns. Read More >>

Double-Digit Rate Increase Hits Oregon Schools

At the same time, teachers will see their benefits reduced, paying higher copays and deductibles.
May 5, 2010 -- School districts and community colleges face double-digit rate increases for health insurance this fall. The primary reason: high utilization of medical services. Read More >>

Marion County to Promote Healthy Fundraisers

The county health department wants youth groups to sell healthy snacks to combat the obesity epidemic
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August 7, 2009 -- In an effort to help change unhealthy eating habits among the student population, the Marion County Health Department is promoting alternatives to high-fat, high-sugar and high-calorie foods for school fund-raisers. Read More >>
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