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Oregon Could Lose Big In ACA Suit

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide on a case that could unravel the Affordable Care Act which led to an expansion of Medicaid, which now covers more than 1 million people in Oregon.

Jul 27, 2020
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COVID-19 ‘Is Widespread in Multnomah County,’ Official Says

Jul 27, 2020

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Oregon Is Hotspot In Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak

About 50 people have been sickened in Oregon among more than 200 cases nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Jul 27, 2020

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The Color of COVID: Will Vaccine Trials Reflect America’s Diversity?

COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Blacks, Latinos, Asian Americans and those over 65, who, traditionally, have been less likely to be included in clinical trials.

Jul 27, 2020

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Less-Lethal Weapons Blind, Maim and Kill. Victims Say Enough Is Enough.

From Portland to Minneapolis to Miami, police officers have seriously injured civilian demonstrators with munitions designed to stop but not kill.

Jul 24, 2020

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Oregon ‘On A Troubling Trajectory,’ OHA Director Warns

As deaths set a new record, state health officials warn of case spikes and testing backlogs, urging residents to reduce indoor gatherings.

Jul 24, 2020

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Press Release: OHSU Ophthalmologist To Lead National Eye Institute

Jul 24, 2020

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Guest Opinion: Oregon’s Behavioral Health System Faces Critical Juncture

Recent recessions have left indelible fragility, and now the COVID-19 emergency and looming budget impacts are siphoning more funding from behavioral health.

Jul 24, 2020