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Analysis: How A COVID-19 Vaccine Could Cost Americans Dearly

Given the prevailing business-centric model of American drug pricing, a COVID-19 vaccine could be budget breaking, perhaps making it unavailable to many.

Jul 8, 2020

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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

Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington Counties’ Reopening Plans On Hold

Jul 8, 2020

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Patti Breed-Rabitoy died of COVID-19./Photo courtesy of Elishia Breed for KHN

‘I Couldn’t Let Her Be Alone’: A Peaceful Death Amid the COVID Scourge

An end-of-life program helped an Oregon woman find some comfort when her mother died of COVID-19 in California.

Jul 7, 2020

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Dental Practices Face ‘Major Uncertainty’

Patient spending on dental care could be up to 40% lower this year compared to pre-COVID-19 estimates.

Jul 6, 2020
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Therapists Ride Regulatory Roller Coaster

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. | OHSU

Multnomah County Enlists Refugee And Immigrant Groups In Race Against COVID-19

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.

Jul 1, 2020

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TRACE FIELD STAFF FAN OUT IN NEWPORT./OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

Coastal Vacationers Beware: OSU Coronavirus Study Shows High Rate In Newport

"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.

Jul 1, 2020

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A medical laboratory scientist in Seattle reviews samples of purified genetic material to detect COVID-19 cases. | DAN DELONG/KAISER HEALTH NEWS

Hollowed-Out Public Health System Faces More Cuts Amid Virus

Jul 1, 2020

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House lawmakers meet during the special session on Thursday, June 25, 2020. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Special Session Finishes As Budget Showdown Looms

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

Oregon Coronavirus Forecast Shows 'Alarming' Growth In Future Infections

A forecast says the state could see 910 new daily infections by mid-July, with only a fraction identified, and 82 hospital admissions a day.

Jun 29, 2020