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Geography Is Destiny: Dentists’ Access to Covid Shots Depends on Where They Live

Oregon is one of a handful of states that have put dentists lower in priority order, despite the CDC advisory board's recommendation that all front-line workers get priority.

Jan 15, 2021

The Oregon Health Authority in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Oregon Health Policy Board Wrangles With Double Whammy Of New Challenges, Fewer Resources

Health care officials and providers say Oregon faces a "new normal" and must prepare for the worst as the pandemic continues.

Aug 4, 2020
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Tina Edlund (far right), a panelist in a 2018 Oregon Health Forum, is retiring as senior health policy advisor to Gov. Kate Brown./Oregon Health Forum | OREGON HEALTH FORUM

Governor’s Senior Health Policy Advisor Is Retiring

Tina Edlund, who is currently on leave, will stay on part-time to deal with COVID-19 issues.

Aug 3, 2020
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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | RENAUDE HATSEDAKIS

Budget-Cutting Special Session Planned For Aug. 10

A proclamation obtained by The Lund Report says there is an "urgent need" to reblance the state budget and “ensure delivery of benefits and benefit programs to Oregonians.”

Jul 31, 2020
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Alan Weil, editor-in-chief of Health Affairs, talks about health care and racism during an Oregon Health Forum panel on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Health Care Systems Should Allow More Diversity At The Top, Panelists Say

The health care industry should share power to address disparities that impact communities of color, panelists said.

Jul 28, 2020
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Alan Weil, editor-in-chief of Health Affairs, talks about health care and racism during an Oregon Health Forum panel on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Health Care Systems Should Allow More Diversity At The Top, Panelists Say

Panelists spoke about how the health care industry can address social determinants that disproportionately impact communities of color.

Jul 28, 2020
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Governor Extends Mask Order To All Oregon Counties

Gov. Kate Brown's expanded mask order came after pressure from local health officials and advocates.

Jun 29, 2020

The Oregon Health Authority COVID-19 incident team works Tuesday on tracking cases. | JONATHAN HOUSE/PAMPLIN MEDIA

Recovery From COVID-19 Could Last A Decade

Oregon has learned some lessons from the pandemic but a full recovery will take years, according to public health officials and emergency planners testifying Wednesday..

May 27, 2020
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