Multnomah County Back On Oregon's Coronavirus Watch List
The county responded by saying it is “frustrated" with the move and that the recent spike in cases was part of a national trend.
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Lawmakers Will Consider Adding A Public Option To Expand Health Insurance Coverage
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State lawmakers face unprecedented times that will force them to take a look at how the health care system works and how to bridge gaps in service.
Biden’s Big Health Agenda Won’t Be Easy to Achieve
If Joe Biden wins the presidency in November, health is likely to play a high-profile role in his agenda. Just probably not in the way he or anyone else might have predicted.
Can Ordinary COVID Patients Get The Trump Treatment?
Many patients don't know about experimental treatments but doctors say they should ask, take notes and be prepared to be pushy with their providers.
Oregon Health Care Systems Created Plans For Surge In Cases
Health systems worked diligently this spring during the stay-home order creating surge plans to expand capacity, including adding surge beds for patients.
Hospitals Contribute Heavily to Measure 108
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The measure would increase the tax on tobacco and create a tax on vaping products in hopes of reducing smoking and vaping.
Pharmaceutical Industry, Hospitals Pour Money Into Campaigns In Oregon
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Ballot Measure 108, which would increase the tax on cigarettes and cigars and vaping products, has attracted the most money.
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.
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.
Multnomah County’s New Public Health Director Is No Stranger To Pandemics
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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.
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