Oregon Medical Providers Rely On Diminishing Number Of Out-Of-State Nurses, Study Finds
Rural communities that are especially dependent on bringing in nurses are at risk of facing severe shortages, the research says.
Lynne Terry of Oregon Capital Chronicle
Dozens Of Companies That Defied COVID Mandates Are Fighting Nearly $1 million In Fines
Over the past two years, Oregon workplace safety officials were deluged with complaints, and they cited an unprecedented number of violators.
Oregon’s Psilocybin Program Stands On Millenia Of Indigenous Experience
A new paper led by an Oregon State University researcher summarizes studies on psilocybin, including how Indigenous cultures safely used it as a remedy.
Thousands Of Low-Income Residents Seeking State Aid Wait Longer Than They Should
The state has failed to keep up with “unprecedented” demand by people seeking health insurance, food aid, case and child care assistance during the pandemic.
Report: Harney County Has Highest COVID-19 Death Rate On West Coast
A report that relied on death data from Johns Hopkins University in Maryland found the rural Oregon county had the highest COVID death rate on the West Coast.
Regional Leader For The Federal Health And Human Services Agency Met With Oregon Officials
A top federal official visited Oregon for the first time, checking on the state’s response to the pandemic, behavioral health care and workforce shortages.
Wyden Pushes Plan To Expand Breast Cancer Screenings For Women In Military
The bill would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to screen all women who’ve served in areas where garbage was burned in pits, so-called burn pits.
Oregon State Hospital On A Hiring Spree With $10 million Appropriation
The state-operated psychiatric hospital is getting money to hire new nurses and other care staff, but the boost falls short of what officials had requested.
State Recruits Teens To Spend $1 million In Federal Recovery Funds
The Oregon Health Authority is looking for 20 teenagers to help spend $1 million in COVID recovery funds.
Oregonians – And Others – Are Now Protected Against Huge Medical Bill Surcharges
A new federal law prevents insurers from charging clients extra for out-of-network providers or services in hospitals.
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