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Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Southwest Portland. | M.O. STEVENS/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Former Employees Sued Providence Three Times This Month

Plaintiffs in Oregon allege the Washington-based health care provider failed to protect them from discrimination and harassment.

Sep 29, 2021
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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | COURTESY OF OREGON LEGISLATURE

After Rising Discrimination, Lawmakers Tackle Bill To Protect The Medical Rights Of People With Disabilities

Jun 25, 2020
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DISABILITY RIGHTS OREGON

Press Release: Former Adviser to Sen. Patty Murray Will Lead Disability Rights Oregon

Mar 12, 2019

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DENISE HOK, OF COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO., OPTS FOR HOME HEALTH CARE OVER VISITING A DOCTOR’S OFFICE, WHEN POSSIBLE. (DOUGAL BROWNLIE FOR KAISER HEALTH NEWS)

Trump Rollback Of Disability Rules Could Hurt Patients

Oct 31, 2018

Disability Service Providers Want to Guide Electronic Tracking Implementation

A new federal law requires Medicaid service providers to clock in and out to track time and location when they serve clients. The policy is intended to prevent fraud but it’s causing privacy concerns in other states.

May 31, 2018

Disabled Oregonians Earn Right to Save as State Moves to Approve Able Act

The bill expanding the state’s 529 savings accounts to people with disabilities is about to clear the Legislature, providing a way for families as well as individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to save for their basic needs without running afoul of federal restrictions on assets when they receive state services.

Jun 23, 2015

Advocates Push for Better Protection of Children with Disabilities

April 12, 2013 – Just under 12,000 reports of child abuse or neglect were substantiated by the state of Oregon in 2011, with 80 percent of those incidents involving a family member, according to the 2011 Child Welfare Data Book released by the state's Department of Human Services.

Apr 11, 2013