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What plaintiffs targeting abortion pill want might not even be possible

Regardless of the outcome of the high-profile case, observers expect its impact to be significant

Mar 22

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Bill would tighten charity care rules for Oregon hospitals

Recent reports claim Oregon hospitals have hounded patients who should instead be offered help

Mar 22
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Marion County Sheriff won’t transport patients discharged from Oregon State Hospital

A federal judge’s order requiring timely discharge of state hospital patients accused of crimes is running up against the authority of state judges

Mar 22
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Oregon universal health insurance proposal draws praise, fire

Bill would task a new board to craft a single health plan covering all 4 million Oregonians

Mar 21
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Judge signals he could rule to halt sales of common abortion pill

The federal ruling out of Texas would potentially eliminate nationwide access

Mar 21

Legacy’s closure of the maternity unit at its Mount Hood Medical Center in Gresham, Ore., follows weeks of pushback and was marked with a candlelight vigil on March 17, 2023, outside the hospital that critics organized. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

State investigates Legacy’s Gresham maternity unit closure

The health system says the closure was safe, but it didn’t get prior Oregon Health Authority approval

Mar 21
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Oregon lawmakers flooded with comments on abortion access bill

Access to abortion, reproductive and gender-affirming health care is reinforced in pending legislation

Mar 21
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Opinion: Oregon’s behavioral health system is at a turning point

The state’s director of behavioral health highlights new investments, but says closing treatment gaps requires more action

Mar 21
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Kotek targets behavioral health system crisis – and plans ahead

As Kotek seeks more funding, the state also is working on a five-year plan

Mar 21

Heat pumps provide both heating and cooling. | HARMVDB/PIXABAY

Heat pump programs to protect vulnerable Oregonians from extreme heat not yet rolled out

The Oregon Department of Energy says it’s been hampered by difficulty hiring staff

Mar 21

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