health care

OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Hospitals Contribute Heavily to Measure 108

The measure would increase the tax on tobacco and create a tax on vaping products in hopes of reducing smoking and vaping.

Oct 20, 2020
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Pharmaceutical Industry, Hospitals Pour Money Into Campaigns In Oregon

Ballot Measure 108, which would increase the tax on cigarettes and cigars and vaping products, has attracted the most money.

Oct 20, 2020
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As Cases Surge, Oregon Expands Face Covering Requirements

Besides calling for face coverings in all public and private workplaces, the state advises against the use of face shields which do not provide airtight protection against droplets.

Oct 19, 2020

Sleepless Nights, Hair Loss and Cracked Teeth: Pandemic Stress Takes Its Toll

The pandemic has taken a wide toll, with stress causing people who have not been infected to suffer a host of symptoms like excruciating headaches, hair loss and sudden outbreaks of shingles.

Oct 15, 2020

Jessica Guernsey will be Multnomah County's new public health director./Courtesy of Multnomah County

Multnomah County’s New Public Health Director Is No Stranger To Pandemics

Jessica Guernsey, who was involved in protecting the public against previous outbreaks, will lead the county’s response to COVID-19 and focus on trying to reduce health care disparities.

Oct 15, 2020
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Most Oregonians Wear Masks But Gatherings A Concern

A new study illustrate the challenges of trying to slow the spread of the virus as cases continue to climb in the state.

Oct 13, 2020

Nurses at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Will Ceiling On Growth Of Health Care Costs Hurt Care?

A panel that's developing a plan to curb runaway health care costs in Oregon discussed ways to ensure that quality of care won't be compromised and health disparities are reduced.

Oct 12, 2020
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