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Dr. Robin Hauser (center), a pediatrician in Tampa, Florida, got COVID in February, seven weeks after receiving her second dose of vaccine. Daughter Molly and son Brady (right) live at home and also got COVID , while husband Brian and son Jacob (left) did not.\Carrie Wildes Photography

The Shock and Reality of Catching COVID After Being Vaccinated

As more Americans are inoculated, a tiny but growing number are contending with the disturbing experience of getting COVID despite having had one shot or two.

Apr 19, 2021

Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BRYAN M. VANCE/OPB

20% of Oregon State Hospital Nurses On Leave As Staffing Shortage Intensifies

“I think morale is very low,” said recent retiree Roberta O’Dell. “I’ve seen a lot of changes at that hospital, and these are not good.”

Apr 19, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine preparation at a drive-thru vaccination clinic at Portland International Airport./Kristyna Wentz-Graff/ OPB

Live In A Wealthier ZIP Code? You're More Likely To Be Vaccinated

The Oregon Health Authority promised equity in vaccine distribution but people in wealthier ZIP codes are far more likely to have been vaccinated than in poorer areas.

Apr 19, 2021

Challenges Persist As Oregon Moves Vaccine Rollout To Final Stage

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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Eric Holder, former U.S. attorney general, is a partner in the firm Covington & Burling. | SHUTTERSTOCK

OHSU To Pay $2,065 Per Hour For Holder Investigation

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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OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Accrediting Investigators Will Visit OHSU Twice

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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Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center has provided mobile COVID-19 testing to reach the Latino community. | VIRGINIA GARCIA

Latino Advocates Call For Stepped Up Vaccinations

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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OHSU receiving a shipment of Pfizer BioNTEch COVID-19 vaccine. | OHSU/FRITZ LIEDTKE

OHSU Anticipates Revenue Growth, Modest Profit In Coming Fiscal Year

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
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South African Variant Turns Up In Oregon

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