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Union County Board of Commissioners Passes Resolution to Oppose Vaccine Mandates

The northeastern Oregon county is protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandates in recognition of public outcry, saying mandates will worsen staffing shortages.

Sep 7, 2021

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IN THIS YOUTUBE SCREENSHOT, AN UNVACCINATED, COVID POSITIVE PATIENT LIES ON HER SIDE TO MAKE BREATHING EASIER IN AN AUG. 31, 2021 VIDEO PRODUCED AND PUBLISHED BY ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM./PHOTO COURTESY OF OPB

Some Rural Oregon Health Care Workers And A Doctor Fuel Distrust In Vaccines

Distrust in government initiatives runs so deep that even some primary care providers may be advising eligible patients against getting the shots.

Sep 3, 2021

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St. Anthony Hospital in Hermiston is part of the new Medicare Advantage supplemental plan for eastern Oregonians.

Group Creates New Health Insurance Option In Eastern Oregon

The same organizations that created an Eastern Oregon CCO eight years ago will offer a supplemental Medicare Advantage plan for seniors.

Aug 31, 2020
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TRISH YERGES, WHO LIVES IN UNION COUNTY, WAS DIAGNOSED WITH TWO TYPES OF CANCER LAST YEAR./COURTESY OF TRISH YERGES.

Cancer Patients In Eastern Oregon Face Complications

Trish Yerges, who was diagnosed with two types of cancer last year, had to travel more than 7,000 miles for specialty treatments that are commonplace in large metro areas like Portland.

Aug 30, 2018
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Eastern Oregon Becomes Nation’s First Mental Health Professional IPA

A Portland Metro chapter is in the works with plans for more to follow.

Dec 16, 2013