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Health care lags for Black, Hispanic and Native American Oregonians

Disparities in Oregon are far worse for Native American residents, according to a new state-by-state comparison issued by researchers for the Commonwealth Fund
April 29, 2026
 
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THE COMMONWEALTH FUND

Oregonians of color generally have higher rates of infant mortality, get fewer flu and pneumonia vaccines, and are more likely to forgo c