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Lack of Antigen Test Reporting Leaves Country ‘Blind to the Pandemic’

Sep 16, 2020

Oregon Health & Science University staff collect samples of 600 people a day at two mobile testing sites in the Portland area. | OHSU

How Are Fires, Smoke Affecting Coronavirus Spread In Oregon

Sep 15, 2020

Silver diamine fluoride is a topical medication that gets painted on teeth to stem decay. It could become a game changer for treating cavities in older adults./Jennifer Geiselhofer

New Dental Treatment Helps Fill Cavities and Insurance Gaps for Seniors

Silver diamine fluoride, a liquid that can be painted on teeth to stop decay, is rapidly gaining momentum as the cavity treatment of choice for patients who can’t easily get a filling.

Sep 15, 2020

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Governor’s High-Level Behavioral Health Group Ends With Disappointment

The group came up with a number of recommendations but they won’t move the needle on the state’s mental health crisis.

Sep 15, 2020
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NIH ‘Very Concerned’ About Serious Side Effect in Coronavirus Vaccine Trial

The Food and Drug Administration is weighing whether to resume a coronavirus vaccine trial that was halted when a volunteer suffered spinal cord damage as federal health officials launch an investigation.

Sep 14, 2020

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Portland-Area Residents Pay Premium For Medical Care

A report by the Health Care Cost Institute found that residents in the tri-county area pay 17% more for services but in total spend about the same as others nationwide on medical care.

Sep 14, 2020

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OHSU Leaders Promise Changes Against 'Structural Racism'

In response to blistering criticism from Black employees, OHSU's president and chief of diversity say they will hire a consultant to root out any racism in hiring and the affirmative action department.

Sep 14, 2020
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OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital has a level 1 pediatric trauma center. | OHSU/CHRISTINE TORRES HICKS

Former Head Of Nursing Sues OHSU Over Racial Discrimination, Whistleblowing

The suit says the Doernbecher Children's Hospital hire was fired after calling out unsafe practices, being stereotyped as an "angry Black woman" and told to "straighten her hair."

Sep 9, 2020

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Cambia's Long Time, Highly Paid CEO Stepping Down

Mark Ganz, who earned at least $4.1 million in 2019, will be replaced by Jared Short, the company's president and COO.

Sep 9, 2020
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Oregon’s Medicaid Insurers, Lawmakers Call For Fresh Approaches, Flexibility In COVID-19 Era

An annual event by CCO Oregon drew key players, who discussed the challenges of plunging revenues, ensuring access to a vaccine when one is available and adapting to the changing health care landscape.

Sep 9, 2020
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