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Oregon Children Ages 12-15 Can Get Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccinations Starting Thursday

But the expansion won’t alter the state’s decision to remove many social and business restrictions when 70% of the overall population 16 and older has been vaccinated.

May 12, 2021

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Exclusive: COVID Sickens Bigger Proportion Of Young People

This trend, which has largely passed under the radar in the United States, could indicate that the vaccine campaign is working.

Mar 15, 2021
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Children’s Mental Health Crisis Festers In Oregon

A mental health professional, who remembers his own attempts to kill himself three decades ago, says he wouldn’t have survived the same experience today.

Jan 12, 2021
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Influential Foster Youth Forum Calls For Sweeping Changes To Address Racism, Mental Health Issues 

Ideas from foster children themselves will play a "key role" in transforming the child welfare system, one official said.

Aug 31, 2020
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Children’s Mental Health Program Swept Up In Looming Budget Cuts

The state plans to delay a program projected to keep 300 children out of psychiatric residential treatment in its first year, saving money and keeping families together.

Jul 13, 2020
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Providers Want Children To Get Caught Up On Vaccines

May 18, 2020
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Youth Share Ideas To Tackle Mental Health Issues Amid Fears of Medicaid Funding Cuts

Sen. Ron Wyden spoke about his concerns this weekend at a Portland forum about youth mental health.

Feb 23, 2020
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State Lawmakers Seek Funding for Homeless And Foster Youth

Oregon lawmakers want to put more money into helping unaccompanied homeless youth before they enter adulthood.

Feb 3, 2020
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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