Independent health news for Oregon and SW Washington
Menu
Close
Health News:
Health Hires  job board

Latest News

Brianna Henderson, a Texas mother of two, was diagnosed with an uncommon type of heart failure after having her second child and now uses a type of contraception that, according to CDC guidelines, won’t put her health at risk. As part of mass layoffs across the federal government this year, the Trump administration fired the team of CDC workers that developed those safety guidelines. | DESIREE RIOS FOR KFF HEALTH NEWS

HHS eliminates CDC staff who made sure birth control is safe for women at risk

The agency gutted the Division of Reproductive Health, where the team was housed, in a move that clinicians, advocacy groups, and fired workers say will endanger the health of women and their babies
Jul 1
Alton Fry ponders cancer treatment without insurance KFF
Alton Fry is trying to pay for prostate cancer treatment without health insurance. He’s one of millions of Americans who lack coverage. The number of uninsured could swell as the Trump administration and Congress try to enact policies to roll back access to insurance. | LYNSEY WEATHERSPOON/KFF HEALTH NEWS

In a first, Trump and GOP-led Congress prepare to swell ranks of U.S. uninsured

The United States is the only wealthy country where a substantial number of citizens lack health insurance. The Big Beautiful Bill would add millions more. “The effects could be catastrophic,” one policy analyst predicts.
Jul 1
Clockwise from front left: Sophomores Madison Cailteux, Kaden Davis Young, Samuel Stanley, Jack Von Ammon and Pearl Carter participate in cooperative learning during science class at South Eugene High School on Dec. 11, 2023. | EMILY GREEN/THE LUND REPORT

With two landmark bills, Oregon charts new course on youth drug prevention

After a decade of failing to equip vulnerable youth with tools to fight addiction pressures, state officials must now craft a statewide strategy for prevention, treatment and recovery for Oregonians up to age 26.
Jun 27
Premium
OHSU
OHSU's main campus in Portland in September, 2024. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Drugmaker audit is a setup, OHSU says

With drugmakers fighting to limit drug discounts that hospitals and other providers rely on, Johnson & Johnson has launched an audit of what it calls unusual activity — but university lawyers say it’s a PR ploy with ‘calamitous’ results
Jun 26
Premium
The Oregon Health Authority's headquarters in Salem in November, 2023. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Federal grant cuts drive layoffs at Oregon Health Authority

Already 10 people working to prevent the spread of disease have been notified their jobs are going away, and more are expected despite an increased budget
Jun 26
Premium

Get Involved

NEWS TIPS

Securely submit an anonymous news tip or confidential document.

DONATE

Support our journalism by making a tax-deductible gift.