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Oregonians gather outside the Multnomah County Justice Center to protest the June 2022 Supreme Court Decision to overturn Roe V. Wade. | ALEX BAUMHARDT/OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE

Democratic Governors Call On Biden To Use Federal Facilities For Abortion Access

Jul 5, 2022

Woman hold pro-choice signs in protest at nation's capital.

A reproductive rights protest in Washington D.C. on Oct. 2, 2021. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Legislators Want To Strengthen Oregon Laws in Post-Roe v. Wade Era

A group of Oregon lawmakers and advocates is exploring ways to address the recent Supreme Court ruling, including additional protections for abortion and LGBTQ rights.

Jul 5, 2022
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Nurses at Legacy Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Survey Highlights Stretched Nursing Workforce

Oregon nurses want their employers to provide more support, according to a new report.

Jul 5, 2022
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Credit Report Relief Ahead On Medical Debt

Credit bureaus plan to remove small medical bill collections from reports. Here’s how you can benefit.

Jun 30, 2022

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Alcohol-Related Deaths For Women Surge Compared With Men

The pandemic fueled an upswing in drinking in some groups, but the trend in heavier drinking among women, as well as related liver damage and other health effects, is not new.

Jun 30, 2022

COVID VACCINES ARE NOW APPROVED FOR ALL AGE GROUPS./FRITZ LIEDTKE/OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

Native Americans, Middle-Aged Oregonians, Unvaccinated Most Affected By Long COVID, Survey Finds

Native Americans have been disproportionately affected by long COVID and have lower vaccination rates than the state average — while the state is severely undercounting cases, researchers say.

Jun 30, 2022

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Three-Year Abortion Trends Vary Dramatically By State

A survey of every known facility providing abortions in the U.S. reveals wide variation in abortion trends among the states.

Jun 30, 2022

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland. | M.O. STEVENS/WIKIMEDIA

Nurses At 2 Providence-Affiliated Hospitals Reach Tentative Agreements

The agreements come after a marathon 24-hour negotiating session between the nurses and Providence, as a planned July 11 strike loomed for Providence St. Vincent.

Jun 29, 2022
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OREGON SECRETARY OF STATE SHEMIA FAGAN SPOKE WEDNESDAY ABOUT PROBLEMS AUDITORS FLAGGED IN THE STATE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM./SCREENSHOT BY BEN BOTKIN

Report: Improvements Needed To Address Opioid Crisis

The Oregon Health Authority has only fully followed four of 12 recommendations to improve the state prescription drug monitoring program, auditors found.

Jun 29, 2022
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