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Residents and health care professionals rally in Corvallis May 21 to protest the possible closure of two birth centers by Samaritan Health Services. | OREGON NURSES ASSOCIATION

Nurses, U.S. lawmakers urge Samaritan not to close maternity services in Lebanon and Lincoln City

Samaritan Health Services is considering closing a birthing center in Lebanon and maternity ward in Lincoln City over rising costs and sagging revenue

May 21
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Nurses at Legacy Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon bill aimed at health insurer care denials likely to pass

Legislation to curtail an insurance practice that can block or delay treatment is sailing through the Legislature after being watered down

May 21
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A patient receives dry needle therapy on their ankle. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Physical therapy expansion bill sparks concerns for acupuncturists, chiropractors

A bill that would let PTs administer vaccines, order imaging and engage in manipulation is headed to a vote on the Senate floor

May 20
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OHSU researchers unveil a new tool in treating cancerous tumors

A new kind of nanoparticle-based therapy could aid in destroying hard-to-reach tumors without overheating surrounding tissue

May 20
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Private equity snaps up disability services, challenging state regulators

Private equity firms have acquired more than 1,000 disability and elder care providers in recent years, attracting more money from Medicaid and alarm from watchdogs

May 20

Members of the Roseburg City Council hear testimony about the impact of needle exchanges in the city in this screenshot from the May 12, 2025, meeting. | CITY OF ROSEBURG WEBSITE

Roseburg moves forward with ban on public needle exchanges

The plan would primarily affect the nonprofit HIV Alliance, which provides a needle exchange program for drug users in an effort to reduce the spread of HIV and hepatitis C.

May 20

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Trump’s DOJ accuses Medicare Advantage insurers of paying ‘kickbacks’ for primo customers

The lawsuit adds fuel to concerns about whether Medicare enrollees are being encouraged to select the coverage that is best for them — or the one that makes the most money for the broker

May 19

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More Oregon parents are not getting kids vaccinated, with rates varying across state

In some parts of Oregon, the percentage of kids fully vaccinated is as low at 60% to 70%

May 19
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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | ROBERT AUGHENBAUGH

Bill to limit corporate investment in Oregon health care passes key committee

The bill is supported by physicians, as well as Eugene-area lawmakers, who hope it will prevent future corporate takeovers like Optum's purchase of the Oregon Medical Group

May 19

Tents in downtown Portland on March 14, 2022. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Housing, nutrition in peril as Trump pulls back Medicaid social services

Social problems such as homelessness and food insecurity can cause — or worsen — physical and behavioral health conditions, leading to sky-high health care spending or worse

May 19

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