OHSU Gets $2.3 Million Grant To Expand Addiction Fellowship Program
The federal award will help the university train more physicians in addiction medicine, an area that's sorely needed in Oregon.
Ben Botkin
Oregon Health Authority ‘Made An Error’ In Reopening Data
The Oregon Health Authority undereported Multnomah County's COVID-19 hospitalization numbers to Gov. Kate Brown, but the plan to reopen the county will move forward regardless.
Governor Reopens Multnomah County But Requires Masks For 7 Counties
Starting next Wednesday, residents will be required to wear masks in indoor public places in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Hood River, Marion, Polk and Lincoln counties.
Governor Calls June 24 Special Session For COVID-19, Police Reforms
Gov. Kate Brown said she expects to call a second special session later this summer to deal with state budget cuts.
Governor Orders One-Week Pause In Advancing Reopening Plans
Gov. Kate Brown said her decision is a cautionary “yellow light” to keep the state from moving forward too quickly in reopening.
Panel: Telehealth Use Has Expanded But Access Remains A Problem
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Homeless and impoverished people often lack mobile devices, and patients in rural and frontier areas of Oregon have poor or no broadband access.
Chief Medical Officers Praise ‘Fearlessness,’ Preparation During Pandemic
Chief medical officers of large hospital systems in Portland, reflecting on the early, frenetic days of the virus, say the pandemic has changed their perspective.
Most Oregon Counties Could Enter Next Reopening Phase By Friday
Thirty-one Oregon counties are expected to move into the next phase of reopening, where they could stay for some time. Multnomah County hopes to enter Phase 1 a week from Friday.
Experts Differ On How To Fix Mental Health Care In Oregon
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Oregon’s mental health system is in a crisis. But should the state focus on preventive care? Provide more therapy sessions? Add hospital beds?
Complaints Prompt Wyden To Seek A Federal Investigation Of Mental Health Care
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“We have to fight to get any money from them, and it can take years sometimes. It’s just become a huge problem.”
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