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Centene To Pay $166 Million To Texas In Medicaid Drug Pricing Settlement

The settlement is the biggest known drug pricing payout by Centene, which also serves Oregon Health Plan members.

Sep 20, 2022

Multnomah County worked to vaccinate people of color and people experiencing homelessness. | MOTOYA NAKAMURA/MULTNOMAH COUNTY

COVID Vaccination Gap Between Latino And White Oregonians Almost Closed

Problems were largely overcome when the Oregon Health Authority began working with community organizations to improve access.

Sep 20, 2022

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Vancouver Mental Health Facility Looks To Ease Overcrowding

Facing issues similar to Oregon, Washington state hopes new facilities will make more room for justice-involved patients at its state psychiatric hospitals.

Sep 20, 2022
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The Oregon State Hospital campus in Junction City. | CHRISTIAN WIHTOL/THE LUND REPORT

Second Patient Accuses Former State Hospital Nurse Of Sexual Harassment

Woman’s lawsuit claims a male nurse tracked her down to a Portland church.

Sep 20, 2022
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Flu Making Strong Comeback As Pandemic Safeguards Discarded

OHSU forecasters say the flu will likely put more people in the hospital this autumn than COVID-19.

Sep 17, 2022
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Monkeypox Eligibility Guidelines In Oregon Drop References To Sexual Orientation, Gender

Anyone is eligible for the vaccine if they know someone who has had monkeypox and has had, or anticipates having, direct, skin-to-skin contact with at least one other person.

Sep 17, 2022