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DOZENS OF HEALTH WORKERS RALLIED OUTSIDE KAISER PERMANENTE'S CASCADE PARK CAMPUS IN VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON, IN SUPPORT OF LABOR NEGOTIATIONS FOR A NEW CONTRACT TUESDAY, JULY 23, 2019./MOLLY SOLOMON/OPB

Kaiser Permanente Workers Begin Vote To Authorize Strike In Oregon

The roughly 3,000 skilled health care workers represented by Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals have been in contract negotiations since April.

Oct 5, 2021

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Oregon Lawmakers, Health Authority Weigh In On Health Care’s Future

CCO Oregon forum considers how Medicaid program will be changed in coming years, amid increased focus on equity and housing.

Oct 4, 2021
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Oregon Health Authority Reports 79 Schools With Active COVID-19 Outbreaks

Up from 48 the previous week, the numbers are likely an undercount or behind current case information.

Sep 30, 2021

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Opinion: The Part Of The ‘Free Britney’ Saga That Could Happen To Anyone

Like Britney Spears, every year hundreds of thousands of psychiatric patients also receive involuntary care, and many are stuck with the bill.

Sep 30, 2021

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As Democrats Bicker Over Massive Spending Plan, Here’s What’s At Stake For Medicaid

Health experts say this could be the only time a fix to the “Medicaid gap” in Republican controlled states will be possible for many years.

Sep 30, 2021

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Oregon Officials Announce Vaccine Booster Guidelines

Groups eligible for a Pfizer booster shot include seniors, people living in long-term care facilities, those with certain underlying medical conditions, and people working in higher risk occupations.

Sep 30, 2021

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Forum Features Tips To Help Employers Meet Oregon's Health Worker Vaccine Mandate

Oregon Health Forum on Wednesday focused on ways to prepare workers and their organizations for the Oct. 18 deadline.

Sep 30, 2021
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Former Employees Sued Providence Three Times This Month

Plaintiffs in Oregon allege the Washington-based health care provider failed to protect them from discrimination and harassment.

Sep 29, 2021
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OHSU Sued By Disabled Patient Alleging Discrimination

The lawsuit in federal court charges that OHSU violated a disabled patient’s civil rights when it wouldn’t let her caregiver enter the hospital and help with her care.

Sep 29, 2021
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