Oregon Health Care Systems Created Plans For Surge In Cases
Health systems worked diligently this spring during the stay-home order creating surge plans to expand capacity, including adding surge beds for patients.
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Most Oregonians Wear Masks But Gatherings A Concern
A new study illustrate the challenges of trying to slow the spread of the virus as cases continue to climb in the state.
Lifetime Experiences Help Older Adults Build Resilience to Pandemic Trauma
Older adults have listened to public health authorities and taken steps to minimize the risk of being infected with COVID-19, a new study says.
Oregon To Change How It Reports COVID-19 Recoveries
The Oregon Health Authority has announced it plans to again change the way it reports recovered cases of COVID-19. The agency will temporarily stop reporting recoveries until a new plan is in place.
Oregon's Marijuana Sales Continue To Soar During Pandemic
In March, sales in Oregon rose 30% from the previous year to nearly $85 million, and they've been up ever since.
With Cases Slowing, Multnomah County Comes Off COVID-19 Watch List
“This is good news, but we have a ways to go yet to meet the school reopening metrics,” says Dr. Jennifer Vines, Multnomah County health officer.
Oregon Scientists Find Higher Prevalence Of Viral Spread Than Expected
More than 22,600 Oregonians have tested positive for COVID-19 or presumed to have the virus since the start of the pandemic.
Test Sites Quickly Attract Thousands for COVID-19 Vaccine Study
During the next two months, vaccine makers hope to recruit 60,000 Americans, including in Oregon, to roll up their sleeves to test two vaccines.
Lawmakers Revise Budget But Cuts Not As Deep As Feared
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Lawmakers who worked to plug the budget hole took a nip-and-tuck approach rather than slash and burn. Still, advocates are worried about behavioral health care funding.
Providence, SEIU Workers Gear Up For New Bargaining Session
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The two sides meet again on Wednesday after two years of failing to reach an agreement. Wages remain the chief sticking point.
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