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Randall Harris got his first shot on April 1 from Kaiser Permanente but then had trouble scheduling the second./Randall Harris

Kaiser Permanente Asked Patients To Wait Longer Than 4 Weeks For Second Dose

The health care system, which had intermittent problems getting enough COVID-19 vaccine, appears to be the only Oregon hospital group unable to schedule appointments in a timely manner.

Apr 21, 2021
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Most County COVID-19 Risk Levels Worsen As Cases Rise

Eleven counties face more COVID-19 restrictions while the threat level is reduced for only two counties, Gov. Kate Brown announced.

Apr 20, 2021

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COVID-19 vaccine preparation at a drive-thru vaccination clinic at Portland International Airport./Kristyna Wentz-Graff/ OPB

Live In A Wealthier ZIP Code? You're More Likely To Be Vaccinated

The Oregon Health Authority promised equity in vaccine distribution but people in wealthier ZIP codes are far more likely to have been vaccinated than in poorer areas.

Apr 19, 2021

Challenges Persist As Oregon Moves Vaccine Rollout To Final Stage

Everyone 16 and older will become eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, but state says it still faces difficulties reaching some groups, including Latinos.

Apr 16, 2021
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Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center has provided mobile COVID-19 testing to reach the Latino community. | VIRGINIA GARCIA

Latino Advocates Call For Stepped Up Vaccinations

Latinos make up about 13% of the state’s population but only 6% have received at least a first dose, according to state data.

Apr 15, 2021
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OHSU receiving a shipment of Pfizer BioNTEch COVID-19 vaccine. | OHSU/FRITZ LIEDTKE

OHSU Anticipates Revenue Growth, Modest Profit In Coming Fiscal Year

Oregon’s flagship health care facility reports strong investment income and investment portfolio growth help to provide a backstop as expenses rise.

Apr 15, 2021
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South African Variant Turns Up In Oregon

Cases of the highly-infectious British variant are increasing but patients sickened by variants that first emerged in California outnumber all others.

Apr 15, 2021

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Four Portland area hospital systems are running the mass vaccination site at the Oregon Convention Center. | OHSU

4 Things To Know About The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Health experts said regulators have to strike a balance between addressing small but serious risks while encouraging millions to get vaccinated.

Apr 14, 2021

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Maxine Toler | PHOTO BY HEIDI DEMARCO

Stop Blaming Tuskegee, Critics Say; It Does Not Explain Black Vaccine Hesitancy

The infamous experiment that allowed Blacks to suffer from syphillis for decades has little role in COVID-19 vaccination scepticism today, vaccine advocates say.

Apr 7, 2021

Oregon Opens COVID-19 Vaccination To All Residents 16 And Older On April 19

With the virus spreading rapidly, Gov. Kate Brown also announced updates to the county risk levels: No county is classified as an extreme risk.

Apr 6, 2021