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July 2, 2013 - After nearly three decades of school-based health centers (SBHCs) operating in Oregon, the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 2445, establishing SBHCs in statute and appropriating additional funds for continued expansion of centers and services.

A consensus bill forged by Sen. Alan Bates should now become law, setting up a new board to license applied behavioral analysts and taking steps to phase in a critical autism treatment for the Oregon Health Plan, public insurance and private insurance.

July 1, 2013 – For those living with chronic pain, finding a primary care provider can be difficult. The same is true for patients with a history of chemical dependency.

Rep. Michael Dembrow attracted the support of five Republicans to solicit private donations to fund a rigorous academic study on how best to bring true universal healthcare to Oregon.

July 2, 2013—Advocates for the elderly and disabled believe they scored an important victory this legislative session that will pave the way toward creating new mental health and addiction services for an increasingly aging population.