COVID-19

Most Oregon Counties Could Enter Next Reopening Phase By Friday

Thirty-one Oregon counties are expected to move into the next phase of reopening, where they could stay for some time. Multnomah County hopes to enter Phase 1 a week from Friday.

Jun 3, 2020

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PHOTO BY LUANN HUNT ON UNSPLASH

Hype Collides With Science As FDA Tries To Rein In ‘Wild West’ of COVID Blood Tests

Untold numbers of employers, employees and citizens are turning to a slew of sometimes pricey new COVID-19 blood tests. But serious questions about the accuracy and usefulness of some of them.

Jun 3, 2020

Open (Your Wallet) Wide: Dentists Charge Extra For Infection Control

Jun 3, 2020

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PHOTO BY ANDREY YACHMENOV ON UNSPLASH

Multnomah County Officials Back Protesters, Say Reopening Will Go Forward

Jun 2, 2020

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PHOTO BY LUKE FLYNT ON UNSPLASH

Health Professionals, Officials Worry About Another Threat: Wildfires

Health care professionals called on lawmakers to fund low-cost measures to protect residents.

Jun 1, 2020

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COURTESY OF OREGON'S U.S. SEN. RON WYDEN

Complaints Prompt Wyden To Seek A Federal Investigation Of Mental Health Care

“We have to fight to get any money from them, and it can take years sometimes. It’s just become a huge problem.”

May 28, 2020
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For Seniors, COVID-19 Sets Off A Pandemic Of Despair

May 28, 2020

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PHOTO BY PETER BUCKS ON UNSPLASH

Multnomah County Targets June 12 For Phase 1 Reopening

May 27, 2020

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During open enrollment, people help Oregonians sign up on the marketplace. | DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS

Enrollment In Private Health Insurance In Oregon Up

May 27, 2020

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DOROTHY "POOGIE" WYATT SHIELDS/COURTESY OF THE WYATT SHIELDS FAMILY

Bringing ‘Poogie’ Home: Hospice In The Time Of COVID-19

May 26, 2020