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Supreme Court Weighs Biden’s Workplace Vaccine Requirement

A decision by the justices is expected within days on cases that challenge rules set in November by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Jan 11, 2022

3D rendering of the omicron variant of COVID-19. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Oregon Reports 22% Positive COVID-19 Test Rate

Omicron continues to spread rapidly, according to the state's numbers reported on Jan. 10.

Jan 11, 2022

Rep. Kurt Schrader, from left, Clackamas Voliunteers in Medicine Medical Director Dr. Anna Tubman and Clackamas Community College President Dr. Tim Cook at the site of the new clinic./Jaelen Ogadhoh/Pamplin Media Group

Free Health Clinic Opens At Clackamas Community College

Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine is relocating to the college campus to expand services for low-income, uninsured and underinsured patients.

Jan 11, 2022
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Q&A: OHSU Economist Shares How He Tackles The Uncertainty Of Omicron

Despite early fluctuations in omicron forecasts, Oregon’s top modeler, Peter Graven, says the models are getting “closer to the truth.”

Jan 6, 2022
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

COVID-19 Outbreak Strikes Oregon State Hospital

The facility has halted admissions for at least a week after 61 people test positive.

Jan 6, 2022
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Rising Labor Costs Push Down Oregon Hospital Profits

The hospital association reports its members earned 1.1% in profits overall despite surging costs and reductions in elective procedures, with rural areas performing best.

Jan 6, 2022
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TYLER TERMEER./COURTESY OF CASCADE AIDS PROJECT

Cascade AIDS Project Boss Going To San Francisco

Tyler TerMeer will depart CAP to head up the San Francisco AIDS Foundation at the end of January.

Jan 6, 2022
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Early Indications Of Omicron's Impact On Oregon’s hospitals

A look at what is known so far.

Jan 5, 2022

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‘We’re Definitely Into The Omicron Wave,’ Oregon Health Official Says

State officials imposed no new restrictions as cases grew earlier in the week, instead pressing for Oregonians to vaccinate or get boosters to stem the spread.

Jan 5, 2022

KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL RICHARD SMITH GREETS STUDENTS ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL BACK ON SEPT. 1, 2021./ELIZABETH MILLER/OPB

Oregon Officials Warn Of ‘Rapid’ COVID-19 Transmission In School Activities

The Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Health Authority say schools should stop extracurricular activities or ensure use of masks, testing and other mitigating measures.

Jan 4, 2022

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