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Woman Sues Eugene Dental Surgery Practice, Claiming Discrimination

Stephanie Hodges accuses Northwest Oral & Implant Surgery of failing to accommodate her needs after surgery.

Jul 15, 2021
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Kaiser Permanente in Hillsboro, Ore., July 8, 2018. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Portland-Area Woman Sues Kaiser Permanente Over Sex Assault Exam Bill

The lawsuit accuses the health care provider of causing her distress by billing her for the exam after saying it would seek reimbursement from a state fund.

Apr 28, 2021
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MANDY MCKIMMY (LEFT), MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF PRISM HEALTH, DELIVERS FOOD TO PATIENTS./COURTESY OF PRISM HEALTH

For Clinic, Pandemic Highlights Social Determinants Of Health

Mandy McKimmy, Prism Health’s medical director, discussed how the pandemic has affected the LGBTQ-focused clinic.

May 4, 2020
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Tents line a street in inner Southeast Portland on Feb.14, 2021. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Homelessness Compounds Health Challenges for Transgender Portlanders

A lack of data has led to funding cuts for some programs that otherwise might support these individuals, while others — such as OHSU — seek to boost their offerings.

Oct 6, 2017

Oregon Health & Science University Center for Health and Healing Building 2 in the South Waterfront neighborhood, July 2020. | SHUTTERSTOCK

OHSU President Affirms Commitment to Transgender Patients, as University Ends Financial Year on Upbeat Note

The hospital performed more than 12 percent of U.S. gender-affirming surgeries in 2016, Joe Robertson told OHSU Board of Trustees. Now it has turned its attention to restrooms.

Sep 29, 2017
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Woman Sues Eugene Dental Surgery Practice, Claiming Discrimination

Portland-Area Woman Sues Kaiser Permanente Over Sex Assault Exam Bill

For Clinic, Pandemic Highlights Social Determinants Of Health

Homelessness Compounds Health Challenges for Transgender Portlanders

OHSU President Affirms Commitment to Transgender Patients, as University Ends Financial Year on Upbeat Note

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