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MIRA SATUREN, 16, OF ASHLAND, SPEAKS TUESDAY IN A PRESS CONFERENCE ABOUT HER CONCERNS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE. SHE PARTICIPATED IN AN OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY STUDY ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH./BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT
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Sarah Lemley, executive director and co-founder of Northwest PANDAS/PANS Network, is pictured at right with Rep. Rachel Prusak (left), who has championed coverage for the condition. In the background is Kym McCornack, who is also with the network./Courtesy of Sarah Lemley
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SYDNEY MCCORNACK (LEFT) OF PORTLAND DURING A PANDAS FLARE AT AGE 11 AND (RIGHT) IN MARCH 2022 AS A 14-YEAR-OLD./COURTESY OF THE MCCORNACKS
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MICK STEVENS OF TIGARD PUT HIS PARALEGAL CAREER ON HOLD TO TAKE CARE OF HIS DAUGHTER, JILLIAN, DURING THE PANDEMIC./COURTESY OF MICK STEVENS.
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Under Oregon's Medicaid exemption, Sheena Powell (at right) of Salem was unable to get braces for her daughter, CiAna (at left) through Oregon Health Plan.
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Cainan Molzer (far right), 17, of Medford, poses with his family.
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COURTESY JOE MOLZER
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Cainan Molzer (far right), 17, of Medford, poses with his family.
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COURTESY JOE MOLZER
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The Oregon Health Authority in Salem.
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OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY
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