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Oregon Has Small Black Population But Share Of Black Providers Is Smaller

Policymakers and advocates say that the state needs to attract more minorities to the health care industry to rectify an imbalance.

Nov 2, 2020
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OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital has a level 1 pediatric trauma center. | OHSU/CHRISTINE TORRES HICKS

Former Head Of Nursing Sues OHSU Over Racial Discrimination, Whistleblowing

The suit says the Doernbecher Children's Hospital hire was fired after calling out unsafe practices, being stereotyped as an "angry Black woman" and told to "straighten her hair."

Sep 9, 2020

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Oregon Health & Science University's sprawling west side campus in Portland. | AARON BIELECK/OHSU

Black Employees Accuse OHSU Of Being 'Enabler Of Racism’

An employee resource group accuses administrators of taking no substantial action following several noose incidents and using them in what they say is a sham of an effort against racism on campus.

Sep 3, 2020
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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | COURTESY OF OREGON LEGISLATURE

After Rising Discrimination, Lawmakers Tackle Bill To Protect The Medical Rights Of People With Disabilities

Jun 25, 2020
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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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FARMWORKER HOUSING IN THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE./COURTESY OF THE OREGON LAW CENTER

Oregon OSHA Enacts Emergency Rules To Protect Farmworkers Against Coronavirus

Apr 29, 2020
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FARMWORKER HOUSING IN THE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE./COURTESY OF THE OREGON LAW CENTER

OSHA Will Decide On Emergency Regulations For Farmworkers

Apr 27, 2020
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The Oregon Legislature. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

House Passes Bill To Protect Immigrants Seeking Health Care

Feb 14, 2020
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Oregon Health & Science University | MICHAEL MCDERMOTT/OHSU

Survey: Sexual Harassment, Discrimination Pervasive At OHSU

Jan 21, 2020
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High Oregon Insurance Coverage Rate Masks Some Disparities

Sep 28, 2019
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