Shelby Sebens

Dental Hygienists Struggle with Credentialing to Treat Low- Income Population

Current Medicaid law requires dental hygienists who practice independently to be credentialed individually with health insurers which limits their ability to care for people on the Oregon Health Plan.

Mar 4, 2015

Two CHI hospitals in Oregon face layoffs, cutbacks

St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton and Mercy Medical Center in Douglas County cut positions as parent company Catholic Health Initiatives announces cuts across the chain.

Jan 28, 2015

Community Mental Health Organizations Look to Improve the System

With Oregon’s mental healthcare system under the microscope, several community-based organizations are hoping new approaches to old problems will create changes.

Jan 14, 2015

Insurers Ready to Meet Federal Exchange Transparency Requirement

But transparency advocates say 2016 is not soon enough and that this information needs to be available now.

Jan 13, 2015

Coalition Aims to Tackle Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic

A coalition of health professionals, law enforcement, substance abuse workers, civic volunteers and others are planning a big push to try and curb the prescription drug abuse epidemic that is plaguing Oregon.

Dec 18, 2014
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Salon Workers Face Health Risks from Toxins Ariel West Tue, 12/09/2014 - 19:32

Advocates such as Jan Coleman with the Oregon Environmental Council, believe the FDA needs better laws on toxic chemicals found in consumer products and more leeway to enforce them.

Though a national organization recently revealed a study linking long term exposure to chemicals at beauty salons to health problems of employees, the issue has been a topic of concern in Oregon and beyond for years.

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Oregon Targets Troubled Teens in Suicide Prevention Effort

Volunteers and Oregon health officials are working to help teenagers at risk of committing suicide, the second leading cause of death for the state’s younger population.

Nov 24, 2014