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VA Facilities In Oregon Will Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines

The decision was made after the death of four employees from COVID-19, including three who contracted the delta variant.

Jul 27, 2021

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Multnomah County Becomes First To Recommend Masks Indoors Amid Concerns About Delta Variant

The recommendation, which applies to everyone regardless of vaccination status, follows a sharp increase in cases of COVID-19 in recent weeks.

Jul 26, 2021

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Klamath Medical Officials Urge Vaccination As Firefighters Test Positive For COVID-19

Firefighters were among the first to get access to the vaccines during the national rollout earlier in the year, but they are not required to be vaccinated for their job.

Jul 26, 2021

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Washington County Greenlights One-Stop Recovery Center For Substance Use

The Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment could add up to nearly 100 sorely-needed detox, sobering and residential treatment beds.

Jul 26, 2021
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Pandemic Made Telemedicine An Instant Hit. Patients And Providers Feel The Growing Pains.

Health systems, clinics and private practices pivoted swiftly to telemedicine when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, but video services were not prepared for a titanic influx of users.

Jul 26, 2021

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Contraception Is Free to Women, Except When It’s Not

Despite the Affordable Care Act's guarantees of free contraception coverage, obtaining the right product at no cost can be difficult.

Jul 24, 2021

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New Alzheimer’s Drug Manufacturer Launches Controversial Campaign

Facing a host of challenges, Aduhelm’s makers are running an educational campaign directed at consumers who are worried about whether their forgetfulness is a sign of disease.

Jul 24, 2021

Pandemic Rages In Areas Of Oregon With Low Vaccination Rates

State health officials called on local public health officials in areas with low rates to work with businesses and others to encourage inoculation.

Jul 22, 2021

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National Guard Member Assaulted By Oregon State Hospital Patient

This was the first assault by a patient on a National Guard member the hospital has recorded since 30 National Guard members began working on June 24 to help stem a staffing shortage.

Jul 22, 2021

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Older Vaccinated People More Vulnerable To COVID-19, Research Shows

A small study by Oregon Health & Science University indicates that people between 70 and 82 have a less robust response to the virus than those 20 to 29.

Jul 22, 2021

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