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Mardell Reed volunteers for Advocates for African American Elders in Pasadena, California, a group that helps Blacks with health issues.Heidi di Marco/Kaiser Health News

Why Black Aging Matters, Too

Sep 8, 2020

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Bordering Idaho, Difficult For Malheur County To Corral Virus

Malheur County and western Idaho are very much the same community, but the two areas have different COVID-19 strategies.

Sep 4, 2020

Fauci Says COVID Vaccine Trials Could End Early If Results Are Overwhelming

The nation's top infectious disease expert says If a monitoring board gave the green light, vaccine manufacturers would be obligated to end their trials early and make the shots available.

Sep 2, 2020

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Influential Foster Youth Forum Calls For Sweeping Changes To Address Racism, Mental Health Issues 

Ideas from foster children themselves will play a "key role" in transforming the child welfare system, one official said.

Aug 31, 2020
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COVID + Influenza: This Is a Good Year to Get a Flu Shot, Experts Advise

If enough of the population gets vaccinated — more than the 45% who did last flu season — it could help head off a nightmare scenario this winter of hospitals stuffed with flu or COVID-19 patients.

Aug 31, 2020

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Brothers Cannabis located in Southeast Portland has remained open during the pandemic/Mark Graves/The Oregonian/OregonLive

Oregon's Marijuana Sales Continue To Soar During Pandemic

In March, sales in Oregon rose 30% from the previous year to nearly $85 million, and they've been up ever since.

Aug 28, 2020

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With Cases Slowing, Multnomah County Comes Off COVID-19 Watch List

“This is good news, but we have a ways to go yet to meet the school reopening metrics,” says Dr. Jennifer Vines, Multnomah County health officer.

Aug 28, 2020

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Frank and Leslie Cutitta outside their home in Wayland, Massachusetts./Jesse Costa/WBUR

Another COVID Mystery: Patients Survive Ventilator, But Linger in a Coma

Doctors studying this phenomenon are concerned that medical teams are not waiting long enough for these patients to wake up.

Aug 27, 2020

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Vancouver’s Hispanic, Asian Residents Receive Disparate Emergency Medical Care

A study that analyzed tens of thousands of 911 calls found that medics are less likely to assess the pain of Asians and Hispanics and give them vital care.

Aug 26, 2020

Rather Than Give Away Its COVID Vaccine, Oxford Makes a Deal With Drugmaker

Oxford University has signed an exclusive deal with AstraZeneca that gives the pharmaceutical giant sole rights with no guarantee of low prices.

Aug 25, 2020