The patio at Southeast Division Street's Landmark Saloon quietly opened on Friday, June 19, the first night Portland restaurants and bars were allowed to open./Michael Russell/The Oregonian/OregonLive
Therapists are riding a regulatory roller coaster at a time when Americans are struggling with trauma over the pandemic’s rising illnesses, deaths and financial stress. Some critics warn that the United States is on the verge of a mental health crisis.
Jul 1, 2020
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An OHSU nurse conducts testing in Hillsboro.
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Trauma, economic inequality, inadequate translation and religious and cultural practices have contributed to the disproportionate spread of the virus among Somali, Congolese and Bhutanese refugees and Pacific Island populations.
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"Anytime you find a prevalence of a virus like this at 3.4% of the population, that’s really concerning,” said Dr. Ben Dalziel, assistant professor in the College of Science at OSU and co-director of the project.
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A medical laboratory scientist in Seattle reviews samples of purified genetic material to detect COVID-19 cases.
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Gov. Kate Brown -- and lawmakers -- hope that federal authorities will give Oregon money to help plug the budget hole before another special session later this summer.
Jun 29, 2020
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PEOPLE GATHER ON THE WILLAMETTE RIVER ON MAY 28, 2020./THE OREGONIAN/OREGONLIVE
“There are unscrupulous providers out there, and they have much greater reach with telehealth,” said Mike Cohen, an operations officer with the Health and Human Services Inspector General’s Office.