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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Federal judge makes changes to Oregon State Hospital rules

Lack of capacity at the state’s premier psychiatric facility continues to put the state in violation of a federal order, but a judge’s changes may help

Jul 6, 2023

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Oregonians get more time to comment on insurance premium hikes

Some consumers are worried about big hikes proposed for small business coverage; individuals also face increases

Jul 6, 2023

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Why WA is taking a new approach to caring for newborns exposed to drugs

Hospitals will no longer be required to notify Child Protective Services when a newborn is affected by their mother’s use of substances if there are no safety concerns

Jul 6, 2023

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Study shows sharp increases in maternal deaths over two decades

Maternal mortality rates more than doubled in some states between 1999 and 2019, with sharp increases for some racial and ethnic groups, according to study

Jul 6, 2023

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Oregon lawmakers earmark millions for mental health and addiction services

The Legislature passed measures to provide more residential care, respond to people in crises and fight the opioid overdose epidemic

Jul 6, 2023

Oregon Health & Science University primarily trains its OB/GYN residents at OHSU Hospital and the Center for Women’s Health in southwest Portland. | COURTESY OHSU

Nurses union to picket Oregon Health & Science University as contract negotiations continue

The picket comes nearly a week after nurses concluded a limited strike at another health system. Nurses say staffing is a key issue .

Jun 29, 2023

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Search launches for new head of Oregon Health Authority

Three ‘listening sessions’ in July seek public input on attributes needed to lead massive agency

Jun 29, 2023

State Rep. Tawna Sanchez, D-Portland, chatting before a session of the Oregon House on March 21, 2023. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

With three digits and a cell phone tax, 988 seeks to transform crisis response

Despite hotline’s planned overhaul, some fear service gaps will handcuff success

Jun 29, 2023
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Two bottles of Buprenorphine-Naloxone, a drug used to treat opioid use disorder. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Once-resistant rural courts begin to embrace medications to treat addiction

A decade ago barely half of drug treatment courts offered medication treatment. By 2022, more than 90% of drug courts in communities with high opioid mortality rates said they allow buprenorphine and/or methadone.

Jun 29, 2023

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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon State Hospital agreement would allow for flexibility on stay limits, pending judge’s sign-off

Jun 29, 2023

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