The decision follows a federal announcement that six cases of blood clots had emerged in women between 18 and 48 who received the vaccine.
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The agreement between OHSU and Holder’s law firm does not set a limit on the cost of the investigation of the institution's handling of sexual assault cases and racial bias complaints.
Apr 16 2021
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The visit by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education follows a sexual assault lawsuit against a former anesthesiology resident.
Apr 16 2021
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Everyone 16 and older will become eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, but state says it still faces difficulties reaching some groups, including Latinos.
Apr 16 2021
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Oregon’s flagship health care facility reports strong investment income and investment portfolio growth help to provide a backstop as expenses rise.
Apr 15 2021
This trend, which has largely passed under the radar in the United States, could indicate that the vaccine campaign is working.
Mar 15 2021
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Latinos make up about 13% of the state’s population but only 6% have received at least a first dose, according to state data.
Apr 15 2021
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After a 33-year-old Portland-area woman accuses Dr. Andrew Davoodian of sexual battery, he files a suit against her, claiming extortion.
Apr 14 2021
House Bill 2362 would give the Oregon Health Authority the ability to approve certain mergers or acquisitions among health care companies.
Apr 14 2021
Senate Bill 755, which is moving through the Legislature, includes some meaningful changes to the treatment process envisioned in 2020′s Ballot Measure 110.
Apr 14 2021
Cases of the highly-infectious British variant are increasing but patients sickened by variants that first emerged in California outnumber all others.
Apr 15 2021
Since the Trump rules took effect, Planned Parenthood and other providers have dropped out of the program, resulting in six states with no Title X providers.
Apr 14 2021
Health experts said regulators have to strike a balance between addressing small but serious risks while encouraging millions to get vaccinated.
Apr 14 2021
Hailed as a sorely-needed addition to the state’s meager supply of mental health treatment beds, the facility was closed due to “unsustainable” difficulties staffing it.
Apr 14 2021
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The House advances a bill that requires face-to-face purchases of vaping products to prevent illicit sales to minors.
Apr 13 2021
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Senate Bill 719 stems from a year of frequent denials by the Oregon Health Authority to release certain information related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 13 2021
As Oregon prepares to open the vaccine floodgates to everyone 16 and older April 19, health officials face a proportion of rural residents who don't want a jab.
Apr 11 2021
Prospects for the president’s proposal are uncertain. Republicans decry its cost and argue that much of what the plan contains doesn't count as real infrastructure.
Apr 12 2021
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Help the state fight the mental health crisis in supporting a certificate of need for a new facility in Wilsonville.
Apr 6 2021
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The pandemic has highlighted the need for better information about the provision of services to disadvantaged populations, advocates say.
Apr 9 2021
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