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Study: Many Oregon Children Face Serious Medical, Social Problems

The findings intensify the need to focus on the “social determinants of health,” in addition to the provision of specific health care services.

Jun 3, 2019

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Legislature Passes Bill Aimed At Preventing Youth Suicide

The bill, also known as Adi’s Act, would require district-by-district policies to address rising youth suicide rates in the state.

May 23, 2019

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Oregon Could Become the First State to Offer Universal Home Health Visits to New Parents

Senate Bill 526 would set up home visits by public health nurses.

Jan 29, 2019

Patients who contract measles, a highly contagious disease, develop a skin rash. | WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Two Children Infected With Measles In Portland Area

Jan 4, 2019

Hayden Blasts Democrats for Planning to Cut Services to Disabled Kids

Cottage Grove Republican Rep. Cedric Hayden criticized the Democratic-led Legislature for funding a long list of pork barrel projects, singling out $1.5 million for Portland’s Japanese Garden, while demanding up to $10 million in cuts to services for people with disabilities.

Nov 15, 2017
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How Oregon’s Approach To Children’s Health Care Unraveled In Weeks

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. | COURTESY PHOTO

Internal Oregon Health Authority emails show that officials debated Lund Report article to make a ‘strategic and political decision’ to reduce barriers for low-income children’s access to coverage.