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Multnomah County health workers get vaccinated on Jan. 13, 2021. | MOTOYA NAKAMURA/MULTNOMAH COUNTY

Lots Of Questions As Oregon Prepares For Omicron Variant

With scientists still gathering information about omicron, authorities say the main way to prepare is to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

Dec 2, 2021

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The Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals held a rally on Sept. 28 to urge support for what the union calls safe staffing. | TIM TRAUTMANN/OPB

Possible Kaiser Permanente Strike Is One Step Closer

Wage increases, a new wage structure that would pay newer staff less and and staff-to-patient ratios are sticking points in contract negotiations.

Oct 12, 2021

Oregon Had Almost No Flu Last Year. What About This Year?

While mask use should help stifle the spread, experts say with schools resuming in-person learning, the flu may be more prevalent this year.

Sep 14, 2021

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PAUL TERDAL MAKES A PRESENTATION TO THE AUTISM LAW SUMMIT IN 2018./COURTESY OF PAUL TERDAL/OPB

Meet The Father Trying To Help A Generation Of Oregonians With Autism

Sep 9, 2021