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Dental Practices Face ‘Major Uncertainty’

Patient spending on dental care could be up to 40% lower this year compared to pre-COVID-19 estimates.

Jul 6, 2020
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An OHSU nurse conducts testing in Hillsboro. | OHSU

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.

Jul 1, 2020

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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.

Jul 1, 2020

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A medical laboratory scientist in Seattle reviews samples of purified genetic material to detect COVID-19 cases. | DAN DELONG/KAISER HEALTH NEWS

Hollowed-Out Public Health System Faces More Cuts Amid Virus

Jul 1, 2020

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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.

Jun 29, 2020

Governor Extends Mask Order To All Oregon Counties 

Gov. Kate Brown's expanded mask order came after pressure from local health officials and advocates.

Jun 29, 2020

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PEOPLE GATHER ON THE WILLAMETTE RIVER ON MAY 28, 2020./THE OREGONIAN/OREGONLIVE

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.

Jun 29, 2020

Coronavirus Fuels Explosive Growth In Telehealth ― And Concern About Fraud

“There are unscrupulous providers out there, and they have much greater reach with telehealth,” said Mike Cohen, an operations officer with the Health and Human Services Inspector General’s Office.

Jun 29, 2020

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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | COURTESY OF OREGON LEGISLATURE

After Rising Discrimination, Lawmakers Tackle Bill To Protect The Medical Rights Of People With Disabilities

Jun 25, 2020
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Airlines Want Flyers To Feel Safe, But Grab Bag Of COVID Policies Adds Turbulence

As consumers consider traveling again, they discover the public health guidelines in place for flying often are a messy patchwork of precautions that lack the teeth to protect passengers.

Jun 25, 2020