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Tina Edlund (far right), a panelist in a 2018 Oregon Health Forum, is retiring as senior health policy advisor to Gov. Kate Brown./Oregon Health Forum | OREGON HEALTH FORUM

Governor’s Senior Health Policy Advisor Is Retiring

Tina Edlund, who is currently on leave, will stay on part-time to deal with COVID-19 issues.

Aug 3, 2020
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Patrick Allen is director of the Oregon Health Authority. | DAVE KILLEN/THE OREGONIAN/OREGONLIVE

Oregon ‘On A Troubling Trajectory,’ OHA Director Warns

As deaths set a new record, state health officials warn of case spikes and testing backlogs, urging residents to reduce indoor gatherings.

Jul 24, 2020

Gov. Kate Brown. | JAIME VALDEZ/PORTLAND TRIBUNE

Brown Announces New Restrictions Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases

The rollback includes a new requirement for face coverings in gyms and for children aged 5 and older, and a limit on large indoor gatherings to 100 people compared with 250 right now.

Jul 22, 2020

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Children’s Mental Health Program Swept Up In Looming Budget Cuts

The state plans to delay a program projected to keep 300 children out of psychiatric residential treatment in its first year, saving money and keeping families together.

Jul 13, 2020
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Oregon Expects 'Exponential Growth' In Coronavirus Cases, New Forecast Shows

Jul 10, 2020

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Despite Budget Crunch, Oregon Health Authority Plans 3 New High-Level Behavioral Health Positions

Some state employees question the decision which is part of an overhaul by Steve Allen, who was hired as the agency's behavioral health director last year.

Jul 7, 2020
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Despite Budget Crunch, Oregon Health Authority Plans 3 New High-Level Behavioral Health Positions

The Oregon Health Authority started its plans to add new management positions last year.

Jul 7, 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

House lawmakers meet during the special session on Thursday, June 25, 2020. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Special Session Finishes As Budget Showdown Looms

Gov. Kate Brown -- and lawmakers -- hope that federal authorities will give Oregon money to help plug the budget hole before another special session later this summer.

Jun 29, 2020
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