Oregon Faces Spike In Monkeypox Infections
The surge in cases connected with the epidemic had appeared to be fading, but 19 new infections have been reported over the past two weeks.
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At-Risk Oregonians Can Obtain Free COVID Medication At Home
Color Health will offer telehealth and phone sessions to some Oregonians, including those aged 65 and older and those with compromised immune systems.
Lower-Income Oregon Veterans Can Sign Up For Free Dental
Rep. Cedric Hayden, R-Roseburg and a dentist, spearheaded the plan during the February legislative session.
Federal Government Gives $23 Million To Oregon To Fight Opioid Epidemic
The money will be used for treatment and prevention of opioid and methamphetamine use, recovery, social services support, including housing, and supplies of the medication naloxone to reverse overdoses.
Lack Of Staff In Hospitals Leads To Patient Deaths, Health Officials Say
Administrators say hospitals, clinics and long-term care facilities lack thousands of staff, from primary care physicians and physician assistants to nurses and medical assistants.
U.S. Senators Push Privacy For Those Seeking Reproductive Care
As some states investigate and punish women who seek abortion care, senators including Oregon’s Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley seek protections.
Legacy Health Plans Free Monkeypox Vaccine Clinic In Portland On Saturday
Legacy Health will operate the clinic in Northwest Portland between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
New COVID Booster Shots Arrive In Oregon
Tens of thousands of COVID-19 booster doses are arriving in Oregon this week as state health officials, pharmacies and providers plan vaccine clinics and schedule shots.
Patients From Idaho, Elsewhere Seek Abortion Care In Oregon
Planned Parenthood has hired staff and is working on a new facility in eastern Oregon.
State Takes Step Towards Keeping Tens Of Thousands On Health Care Coverage
Gov. Kate Brown announced Monday the appointment of a task force to develop new health plan for the working poor.
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