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After pandemic delays, FDA still struggling to inspect foreign drug manufacturers

A series of recent deaths linked to tainted eyedrops produced abroad points to serious problems with the Food and Drug Administration's overseas inspection program

Apr 20, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. | MARK THOMAS/PIXABAY

U.S. Supreme Court holds off on abortion pill ruling until midnight Friday

The short-term stay of lower court rulings ensures that access to mifepristone until midnight Friday

Apr 20, 2023

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As teens overdose on fentanyl, Merkley asks US Education Department to ramp-up prevention

Most of Oregon’s Congressional delegation signed onto the senator’s letter urging federal assistance to schools for substance use education and overdose prevention

Apr 20, 2023

Oregon Health & Science University Center for Health and Healing Building 2 in the South Waterfront neighborhood, July 2020. | SHUTTERSTOCK

OHSU financial upswing continues as other hospitals falter

As the institution reports a 2.4% profit margin, nurses want OHSU to up its wage offer in contract talks

Apr 20, 2023
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Oregon lawmakers, advocates want abortion, gender-affirming care protected in constitution

Backers of the amendment, expected to go to voters in 2024, say Oregonians want additional safeguards for fundamental rights

Apr 19, 2023

Planned Parenthood facilities, like this one in Southeast Portland, provide the majority of abortions in Oregon. | LYNNE TERRY/OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE

Abortion providers in Oregon say little has changed amid the nationwide legal fight

The battle over the abortion pill mifepristone is headed to the Supreme Court but, in the meantime, the pill is available in Oregon

Apr 18, 2023

A box of Narcan, an-opioid reversing drug, before it was distributed at a day shelter in Ontario, Ore. on Oct. 13, 2022. | KYLE GREEN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Senate passes legislation to fight opioid overdoses

The bill would give patients with a history of opioid use increased access to overdose reversal medications when they leave care settings

Apr 18, 2023

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New COVID wave coming to Oregon, forecaster says

New variant, ‘Arcturus,’ is expected to drive a new surge in cases, and it may come with additional cases of pink eye

Apr 17, 2023
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An employee of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services helps a consumer pick a health care plan on the federal online health insurance marketplace. | DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES

A smart move on tax day: Get health insurance information using your state’s tax forms

A growing number of states — including Colorado and Massachusetts — are using tax forms to point people toward the lower-cost coverage available through state insurance marketplaces

Apr 17, 2023