health care

Medicaid Enrollment In Oregon Continues To Swell

Oregon Health Plan membership has increased by more than 100,000 since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic but the state has enough extra funding to cover new members through the end of the year.

Aug 25, 2020

Gov. Kate Brown displaying a mask at a May 7, 2020 news conference. | SCREENGRAB VIA YOUTUBE/OREGONIAN/OREGONLIVE

Gov. Brown: COVID-19 Cases Have To Drop For Classes To Reopen

The state could face more restrictions if communities do not quell infection rates.

Aug 21, 2020

Firefighter managers held a virtual community meeting for the Bighorn Fire in June./Courtesy of U.S. Forest Service

COVID Plans Put to Test as Firefighters Crowd Camps for Peak Wildfire Season

A study published this month concluded that COVID outbreaks “could be a serious threat to the firefighting mission” and urged vigilant social distancing and screening measures in the camps.

Aug 20, 2020

Christel Allen became NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon's executive director in June./Courtesy of NARAL

NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon Steps Up Focus On Minorities

The abortion rights group has a new leader, Christel Allen, the first woman of color to lead the group. Allen, in turn, chose Jeanine Morales, a Black woman with experience advocating for minorities, as her deputy.

Aug 19, 2020
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