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Bill Offers Expanded Access To HIV Drugs 

A bill would allow pharmacists to prescribe and administer HIV prevention drugs, increasing access for patients who a lack primary care provider.

May 5, 2021
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Gov. Kate Brown Lifts Extreme COVID-19 Restrictions In 15 Counties

With the pace of the increase in statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations slowing a tad, the 15 counties will be able to return to indoor dining on Friday.

May 4, 2021
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Lawmakers Seek To Rein In Red Tape In Medical Insurance Claims

Legislators are considering a bill to try to eliminate some roadblocks that delay care like requiring patients to try less expensive treatments first.

May 3, 2021
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Brown Again Urges Vaccination As State Clamps 'Extreme Risk' Restrictions On 15 Counties

The governor hopes a “solid majority” of Oregonians will be vaccinated by June, but she declines to put a number on that.

Apr 30, 2021

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15 Counties Face Clampdown As COVID-19 Cases Surge 

Gov. Kate Brown’s order on Tuesday comes as cases -- and hospitalizations -- continue to rise.

Apr 27, 2021

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Oregon Leaders Warn Of Possible New Restrictions To Battle Sudden Surge In COVID-19 Cases

State may move up to a dozen counties into “extreme risk” category if case counts continue to rise, Gov. Kate Brown cautions.

Apr 23, 2021
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Oregon Woman Dies Of Rare Blood Clot After Getting Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Federal health officials are investigating her death along with six other cases outside Oregon that included the death of a Virginia woman.

Apr 22, 2021

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Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley Seeks To Rein In High Prescription Drug Prices

The bill would tie U.S. drug prices to a median price in 11 countries where prescriptions are much cheaper.

Apr 22, 2021

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Proposed Overhaul Of Oregon’s Mental Health Care System Starts With Phone Number

Oregonians may get a 9-8-8 emergency phone line to take behavioral health calls, and a new network of behavioral health teams and centers.

Apr 21, 2021
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Most County COVID-19 Risk Levels Worsen As Cases Rise

Eleven counties face more COVID-19 restrictions while the threat level is reduced for only two counties, Gov. Kate Brown announced.

Apr 20, 2021