State Health Policy

The Moda Center in North Portland will open with sections for vaccinated people.

Oregon Health Authority To Allow ‘Vaccinated Sections’ In Businesses

Gov. Kate Brown on Monday announced the forthcoming rule, which will apply to lower risk counties.

May 24, 2021

Four Portland-area health care systems run the mass vaccination clinic at the Oregon Convention Center./OHSU

Brown’s Vaccine Rollout Left More Seniors Hospitalized Than Other States, New Data Show

As the vaccination of seniors lagged in Oregon, the state had relatively more cases of severe illness among the elderly than other states.

May 19, 2021
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Gov. Kate Brown visits the OHSU PDX vaccine site./OHSU

Gov. Kate Brown Sets 70% Vaccination Goal To Reopen Oregon

Currently, just under 60% of state residents 16 and older have received at least a first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine though rates are higher in Multnomah, Washington and some other counties.

May 11, 2021

Clouds hover over the Oregon Capitol building.

Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Lawmakers Call For Investigation Of Harassment, Discrimination On Campuses

A bipartisan resolution follows high-profile complaints against Oregon Health & Science University and Oregon State University.

May 5, 2021
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Gov. Kate Brown Lifts Extreme COVID-19 Restrictions In 15 Counties

With the pace of the increase in statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations slowing a tad, the 15 counties will be able to return to indoor dining on Friday.

May 4, 2021
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The Oregon State Capitol building in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Lawmakers Seek To Rein In Red Tape In Medical Insurance Claims

Legislators are considering a bill to try to eliminate some roadblocks that delay care like requiring patients to try less expensive treatments first.

May 3, 2021
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