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In a white-dominated society, Black men are less likely to have family members with high incomes or social and business connections who can open doors for them, says Thomas LaVeist, a sociologist and dean of the school of public health at Tulane University./Paula Burch-Celentano/Tulane University

Racism Derails Black Men’s Health, Even as Education Levels Rise

Black men are more likely to die from chronic illnesses like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer than white men, and their life expectancy, on average, is lower.

May 19, 2021

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown visits the Oregon Convention Center site in May./Josh Andersen/OHSU

Under New Rules, Oregon Businesses Can Choose To Check Vaccination Cards Or Keep Mask Requirement

At the same time, the progress in vaccinations means that five counties qualify for the lower risk category and can increase business activities.

May 18, 2021
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Doctors Now Must Provide Patients Their Health Data, Online and On Demand

A federal rule went into effect April 5 that requires health care providers to give patients electronic access to their health information without delay at no cost.

May 18, 2021

The Corvallis Clinic's main location./Google Maps

Physical Therapist Accuses Corvallis Clinic Of Defying State COVID-19 Orders

The therapist was fired about two months after he went on furlough over his concerns about a lack of social distancing at work, the suit says.

May 17, 2021
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Laura Hanson sits on the floor of the Oregon Senate in June 2019./Logan Gilles

Former Oregon Senate Aide Sues Legislature, Claims Discrimination

In a lawsuit filed Monday, Laura Hanson says she was discouraged from taking protected medical leave and punished when she did. Hanson’s case led to changes in how the Legislature handles some workplace complaints.

May 17, 2021

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Providers Set To Play Major Role In Increasing Vaccination Rate

Hospital-run mass vaccination sites are winding down while primary care providers and others are increasing their role in the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.

May 17, 2021
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Multnomah County missed the May 14 deadline for applying to ease COVID-19 restriction./Pamplin Media Group

Washington County Ahead Of Multnomah In Moving Towards Lower Risk Category

Multnomah County officials said they could not submit their plan in time to potentially qualify to move into the "lower risk" category this Friday.

May 17, 2021

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What Does Approval of the Pfizer Vaccine for Teens and Preteens Mean for My Child?

Although children appear to catch COVID less often and develop milder symptoms than adults, they can develop a rare, severe inflammatory response or "long-haul COVID" symptoms.

May 17, 2021

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Oregon’s New Mask Rule Generates More Questions Than Answers

The state lifted mask requirements for fully vaccinated Oregonians but now they have to navigate that, and some might feel uncomfortable removing their face covering.

May 17, 2021