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Sen. Jeff Merkley at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in 2019. | EMILY CURETON/OPB

Merkley Talks Health Care At Umatilla County Town Hall

Heath care was at the top of many residents' minds during a town hall held by Oregon's junior U.S. senator.

Mar 24, 2022

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State Recruits Teens To Spend $1 million In Federal Recovery Funds

The Oregon Health Authority is looking for 20 teenagers to help spend $1 million in COVID recovery funds.

Mar 24, 2022

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Opinion: Finding An Effective Cure For High Drug Prices

Congress must pass legislation to increase pharmaceutical pricing transparency and rein-in pharmacy benefit managers.

Mar 22, 2022
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Darlene Eckert was a resident representative during the five-year Housing with Services program that provided coordinated health care to more than 1,400 residents in Portland./Courtesy of Darlene Eckert.

Portland Project Combining Health And Housing Gets New Attention

Founding leaders of the ambitious effort to improve care and save money hope its demise has lessons for a national audience.

Mar 22, 2022
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Planned Parenthood Of Southwestern Oregon Workers Get Contract

Nearly 60 workers receive their first union contract through Service Employees International Union Local 49.

Mar 22, 2022
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Warm Springs Residents Prepare For Water Outage To Continue Through Root Feast

Residents prepare to live without running water ahead of a sacred feast celebrating first foods, as the long-term fix for a crumbling system remains unclear.

Mar 22, 2022

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Pfizer CEO Pushes Yearly Shots For COVID. Not So Fast, Experts Say.

When Albert Bourla said all Americans will need a second booster shot, some experts saw his claim as self-serving.

Mar 22, 2022

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How Will Idaho’s New Abortion Law Impact Eastern Oregon?

In preparation for women from other states coming to Oregon for abortions, the Legislature recently approved $15 million for reproductive health equity fund.

Mar 22, 2022