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Wren Vetens, a Reed College graduate and transgender woman, got caught in the political crosswinds after the election of President Donald Trump. | KAISER HEALTH NEWS

Reed College Grad's Plan for Transgender Surgery Caught in Political Crosswinds

The election of President Donald Trump had a big impact on transgender people, peeling back health care protections.

Jul 27, 2018

Briefly: Providence Health & Services of Oregon announces new CEO

Lisa Vance, a 27-year Providence leader, will take the helm in mid-August.

Jul 26, 2018

KRISTIAN FODEN-VENCIL/OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING

Oregon Looks To Ease Process For Recovered Addicts To Help Others

Jul 26, 2018

GLOBAL PANORAMA/CREATIVE COMMONS

How Soon Is Soon Enough To Learn You Have Alzheimer’s?

Researchers are making progress on measuring signs of Alzheimer’s in blood that might lead to an inexpensive, noninvasive and early diagnosis tool.

Jul 26, 2018

Moms are pampered at a Fostering Hope Initiative center in Salem. | FOSTERING HOPE INITIATIVE

Opinion: Initiative in Marion and Polk Counties Help Families, Neighborhoods

The Fostering Hope Initiative works to repair problems at their root through a collaborative approach on the ground.

Jul 25, 2018

Pharma’s Promises to Curb Drug Prices Have Been Heard Before

Companies have promised to curb prices in the past but consumers have not seen any relief.

Jul 25, 2018

Feds Resume $10 Billion Program for Health Insurers

A news release by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid said it would resume the program following a suspension announced earlier this month, which prompted anger from insurers.

Jul 24, 2018

Tour de Cure events take place nationwide. | SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS/CREATIVE COMMONS

Briefly: Annual diabetes fundraiser on Saturday in Hillsboro

The Tour de Cure is open to runners, bikers and walkers of all levels and ages.

Jul 24, 2018

THE LUND REPORT

Bits of Captured Data Paint a Picture of Your Health

Data collected by apps, devices, even your refrigerator paint a picture of your health and your health status that can be sold to drug companies, insurance firms and advertisers.

Jul 24, 2018

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Opinion: Challenges for the Next Phase of Integrated Medicaid Care in Oregon

The Oregon Health Plan launched an ambitious system a decade ago to integrate medical and dental care. It is now working on a reform of the system, which is plagued with problems.

Jul 24, 2018

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