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A box of Narcan, an-opioid reversing drug, before it was distributed at a day shelter in Ontario, Ore. on Oct. 13, 2022. | KYLE GREEN/THE LUND REPORT

With Measure 110 gutted, Eastern Oregon harm reduction group remains undeterred

The Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living keeps its focus on treating the root causes of addiction

Apr 25, 2024

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COURTESY OF SAINT ALPHONSUS.

St. Alphonsus nurses fear more cuts are coming in Baker City

In the wake of ICU and birth center closures, nurses fight for new contract and more pay.

Sep 4, 2023

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COURTESY OF SAINT ALPHONSUS.

Baker County looks ahead as St. Alphonsus birth center nears end

Senators and governor tell local hospital, ‘the community now understands it’s on its own’

Aug 29, 2023

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JOSE FIGUEROA, LEFT, SPEAKS WITH OREGON RURAL ACTION ORGANIZERS ZAIRA SANCHEZ, CENTER, AND ANA MARIA RODRIGUEZ AT A VACCINE CLINIC IN BOARDMAN, ORE., ON SEPT. 2, 2022/.ANTONIO SIERRA/OPB

Nonprofit Organizes Eastern Oregon Latinos One Conversation At A Time

The pandemic led Oregon Rural Action to coordinate Latino-focused vaccination drives, but their ambitions go further.

Oct 6, 2022

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Sen. Jeff Merkley at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in 2019. | EMILY CURETON/OPB

Merkley Talks Health Care At Umatilla County Town Hall

Heath care was at the top of many residents' minds during a town hall held by Oregon's junior U.S. senator.

Mar 24, 2022