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How Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Would Change Under U.S. Senate Democrats’ Bill

Under the legislation, Medicare would start negotiating the prices of some drugs in the program’s prescription drug plan, beginning four years from now.

Aug 11, 2022

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Amid Heat Wave, Organizations Distribute AC Units To Vulnerable Oregonians

Over the weekend, nonprofits distributed 500 air conditioning units to households in the Portland area thanks to a $5 million allocation from the Legislature.

Jul 26, 2022

Hospital costs account for the largest share of health care costs. | CHRISTINE TORRES HICKS/OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

Health Care In Oregon Becoming Increasingly Expensive, Report Says

Jul 20, 2022

Hospital costs account for the largest share of health care costs. | CHRISTINE TORRES HICKS/OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

Health Care In Oregon Becoming Increasingly Expensive, Report Says

Jul 20, 2022

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COVID-19 Sickening Thousands Of Oregonians A Week, While Monkeypox Causes Several Dozen Cases

State health officials said COVID-19 is straining hospital capacity, especially in central and southern Oregon.

Jul 20, 2022

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States Launch New 988 Crisis Intervention Service

Oregon expects the annual calls to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to double within a year.

Jul 17, 2022

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Millions Earmarked For Cooling, Heating, Clean Air Yet To Benefit Oregonians

Millions of dollars allocated to protecting thousands of Oregonians from extreme weather and smoke-filled air has yet to help anyone.

Jul 14, 2022

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Health Officials Confirm Six Cases Of Monkeypox In Oregon

The Oregon Health Authority is warning people planning on attending large events with a risk of close contact to be aware of recent cases of monkeypox.

Jul 9, 2022

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Native Americans, Middle-Aged Oregonians, Unvaccinated Most Affected By Long COVID, Survey Finds

Native Americans have been disproportionately affected by long COVID and have lower vaccination rates than the state average — while the state is severely undercounting cases, researchers say.

Jun 30, 2022