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In Homeless Death Data, State Senator Sees Need For More Resources

Sen. Deb Patterson says “domicile unknown” data shows a need for more detailed reporting and additional resources.

Aug 25, 2022

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Is Oregon’s Measure 110 Working? An Advocate Says Yes, And Asks For Patience

Tera Hurst, of the Oregon Health Justice Recovery Alliance, said thousands more people are already getting help and that “transformational change” takes time.

Aug 25, 2022

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‘An Arm And A Leg’: How To Negotiate For Lower Medical Bills

Dollar For has launched a “negotiation lab” for gaming out the best way to negotiate with hospitals and debt collectors.

Aug 25, 2022

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Rural Americans Have Difficulty Accessing Promising Cancer Treatment

CAR T-cell therapy is available at only about 150 transplant centers, creating an accessibility issue for roughly half of Americans.

Aug 25, 2022

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For Kids With Kidney Disease, Pediatric Expertise Is Key — But Not Always Close By

A recent study found significant differences in outcomes for pediatric kidney disease based on whether patient care was provided by a nonprofit or a for-profit.

Aug 23, 2022

SHOWN IN 2018, KIM TOEVS IS HELPING LEAD THE RESPONSE TO THE MONKEYPOX IN PORTLAND AS THE COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AND HARM REDUCTION DIRECTOR FOR MULTNOMAH COUNTY./COURTESY PHOTO SHARED WITH PERMISSION BY PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP.

Multnomah County To Receive More Monkeypox Vaccines, Continue Education

Health officials are looking to make progress on a long wait list for vaccines while they offer tailored messaging.

Aug 23, 2022
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U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland in 2016. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Wyden Launches Inquiry Into Deceptive Medicare Marketing

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden asks Oregon and 14 other states for information about consumer complaints.

Aug 23, 2022
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Monkeypox In Oregon Is Disproportionately Hurting Latino Men

Data from the Oregon Health Authority appears to show emerging racial and ethnic disparities in monkeypox cases.

Aug 23, 2022

JASON LAMPMAN, A FARMER OUTSIDE MCMINNVILLE, TENDS TO HIS HEMP CROPS ON HIS ONE-ACRE PLOT. HE'S HOPING TO GROW PSILOCYBIN ONCE PERMITS BECOME AVAILABLE NEXT YEAR./JONI LAND/OPB