‘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.
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Despite Budget Crunch, Oregon Health Authority Plans 3 New High-Level Behavioral Health Positions
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Some state employees question the decision which is part of an overhaul by Steve Allen, who was hired as the agency's behavioral health director last year.
2021 Health Plans Granted Leeway To Limit Consumers’ Benefit From Drug Coupons
Advocates say a new rule will make it harder for patients with conditions such as cancer and multiple sclerosis who rely on very expensive drugs to afford them.
Dental Practices Face ‘Major Uncertainty’
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Patient spending on dental care could be up to 40% lower this year compared to pre-COVID-19 estimates.
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.
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.
Hollowed-Out Public Health System Faces More Cuts Amid Virus
The U.S. public health system has been starved for decades and lacks the resources to confront the worst health crisis in a century.
Psilocybin Initiative Qualifies For November Ballot, Backers Say
Supporters say they have enough signatures for an initiative which would allow the use of magic mushrooms in a controlled setting as a mental health therapy.
Governor Extends Mask Order To All Oregon Counties
Gov. Kate Brown's expanded mask order came after pressure from local health officials and advocates.
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.
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