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‘We’re Definitely Into The Omicron Wave,’ Oregon Health Official Says

State officials imposed no new restrictions as cases grew earlier in the week, instead pressing for Oregonians to vaccinate or get boosters to stem the spread.

Jan 5, 2022

KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL RICHARD SMITH GREETS STUDENTS ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL BACK ON SEPT. 1, 2021./ELIZABETH MILLER/OPB

Oregon Officials Warn Of ‘Rapid’ COVID-19 Transmission In School Activities

The Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Health Authority say schools should stop extracurricular activities or ensure use of masks, testing and other mitigating measures.

Jan 4, 2022

WHEN MARVIN QUERRY, WHOSE WIFE, DIANE, LIVES AT THE BARONE ALZHEIMER’S CARE CENTER IN NEVADA, MISSOURI, HEARD THE CENTER MIGHT CLOSE, HE STARTED AN ONLINE PETITION PROTEST AND SPENT NEARLY $3,000 TO RUN ADS (PICTURED) IN THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER./KHN PHOTO ILLUSTRATION/MARVIN QUERRY

As COVID Hits Nursing Homes’ Finances, Town Residents Fight To Save Alzheimer’s Facility

The future of nursing homes is deeply uncertain, with more than 300 closures in 2020 and 2021 and 54% operating at a financial loss.

Jan 4, 2022

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Legacy Emanuel Security Officers Injured A Black Patient, Lawsuit Says

Kent Ewell alleges he was in pain when hospital security handled him roughly without cause, and that the hospital destroyed the evidence.

Jan 4, 2022
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Laws Shield Hospitals From Families Who Believe Loved Ones Contracted COVID There

Lawmakers around the country have passed laws, issued emergency orders or activated emergency statutes that severely limited families’ ability to seek recourse for lapses in COVID-related care.

Jan 4, 2022

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Former Laboratory Technician Claims He Was Fired For Blowing Whistle

The lawsuit claims a former Corvallis COVID testing worker’s safety complaints, including the lab CEO wearing shorts and sandals in the lab, got him canned.

Jan 4, 2022
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Oregon Buys 6 Million At-home COVID Test Kits To Give Away Free

The Oregon Health Authority acts in anticipation of a surge in coronavirus cases tied to the omicron variant.

Jan 4, 2022

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Registered nurse Jennifer Arnold is among four charge nurses and 14 other nurses that staff the OHSU COVID-19 hotline. | OHSU

OHSU’s COVID Hotline Workers Help Save Lives

Nurses who answer the phones at the free service respond to hundreds of calls a day.

Dec 28, 2021

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Hospital In Newport Discriminated Against Trans Doctor, Lawsuit Alleges

A former OB-GYN at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital says the revocation of his privileges and an investigation into his conduct were a sham.

Dec 28, 2021
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Oregon Prepares To Expand Coverage to Undocumented Adults

Cover All People, a new program intended to combat disparities and improve health, will make the Oregon Health Plan open to people regardless of their immigration status starting July 1, 2022.

Dec 28, 2021
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