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For months, Linda Kenny has only seen her family from inside her adult care home./Sharri Anderson

Oregon Health Officials Make Progress Vaccinating Adult Care Home Residents

State and county officials, with the help of FEMA and emergency services, have launched mobile clinics to ensure that homebound and group home residents get a jab.

Mar 11, 2021
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Dr. Jason Campbell, front, became known as the TikTok doc for his dance videos.

New Sexual Assault Allegations Against Jason Campbell, The TikTok Doc

Three OHSU employees assert that they, too, were assaulted by him and experienced unwanted behavior, in the case involving a former OHSU social worker.

Mar 9, 2021

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Another Racist Incident Emerges At OHSU

A racist slur on an OHSU locker prompts the institution to acknowledge in a message that “this feels too familiar,” with a promise to improve.

Mar 8, 2021
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Dozens of people showed up at the OHSU rally for an alleged victim and against OHSU's handling of a sexual abuse case. | DR. SUE AICHER

OHSU Employees Take Public Stand In Sex Assault Case, Moving Alleged Victim To Tears

A lawsuit against the university and a former medical resident has touched a nerve over what many see as a pattern of OHSU ignoring misconduct.

Mar 4, 2021
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Dr. Jason Campbell, front, gained a following with his dance videos on TikTok and YouTube.

Lawsuit Against TikTok Doc At OHSU Angers Employees, Prompts Calls For Change

Dozens of employees expressed solidarity with the plaintiff and dismay at OHSU over its alleged handling of sexual assault allegations involving a former anesthesiology physician who’s known for his dance videos.

Mar 1, 2021

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Raymond Hare (left), 92, Gina Roberts (middle) and Edith Overstreet, 92, live at A Place to Call Home in Tigard. Roberts has been trying to get residents vaccinated./Courtesy of Gina Roberts

Elderly, Vulnerable Oregonians In Group Homes Fall Through Cracks In Vaccination Strategy

Three pharmacies in charge of vaccinating congregate care facilities signed up very few adult care homes, leaving staff to scramble to get their residents protected against COVID-19.

Feb 23, 2021
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The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. | COURTESY OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

Salem Health Forging Ahead But Vaccine Clinics Canceled In Portland

Salem Health said it will try to keep its planned schedule but two sites in Portland will be canceled on Friday due to expected snow and ice.

Feb 11, 2021

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A health care worker unpacks the Pfizer vaccine at Oregon Health & Science University. | OHSU

Some Seniors Snag COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments But Slots Quickly Snatched Up

On Monday, Oregon opened up vaccinations to people age 80 and next week those 75 and older will be eligible. Oregon is the last state in the country to open up vaccinations to seniors.

Feb 8, 2021
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COURTESY OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

State Offers Various Ways To Sign Up For A Vaccine

Residents can text, call or email for information, but most people will probably have to book an appointment online.

Feb 8, 2021

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Oregon Health & Science University Marquam Hill campus in Portland. | OHSU

Racist Incident Disrupts OHSU Union Meeting

A meeting was disrupted by someone who played a video of a stabbing while yelling racist epithets and then joined a subsequent meeting and swore at the union while playing a racist song.

Feb 1, 2021
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