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Four Portland-area health care systems run the mass vaccination clinic at the Oregon Convention Center./OHSU

Brown’s Vaccine Rollout Left More Seniors Hospitalized Than Other States, New Data Show

As the vaccination of seniors lagged in Oregon, the state had relatively more cases of severe illness among the elderly than other states.

May 19, 2021
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Oregon Hospitals End 2020 In The Black

A state report says the average hospital operating profit for 2020 was 3.3%, thanks in part to a boost from CARES Act money.

May 17, 2021
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Oregon Children Ages 12-15 Can Get Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccinations Starting Thursday

But the expansion won’t alter the state’s decision to remove many social and business restrictions when 70% of the overall population 16 and older has been vaccinated.

May 12, 2021

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Oregon Pediatricians Plan Vaccination Campaigns

The FDA just approved the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 12 to 15, setting the stage for the potential vaccination of more than 150,000 more Oregonians.

May 10, 2021
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Gov. Kate Brown Lifts Extreme COVID-19 Restrictions In 15 Counties

With the pace of the increase in statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations slowing a tad, the 15 counties will be able to return to indoor dining on Friday.

May 4, 2021
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Gov. Kate Brown discusses the budget with Oregon legislators in January 2019. | JESSICA FLOUM/THE LUND REPORT.

Oregon Leaders Warn Of Possible New Restrictions To Battle Sudden Surge In COVID-19 Cases

State may move up to a dozen counties into “extreme risk” category if case counts continue to rise, Gov. Kate Brown cautions.

Apr 23, 2021
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Randall Harris got his first shot on April 1 from Kaiser Permanente but then had trouble scheduling the second./Randall Harris

Kaiser Permanente Asked Patients To Wait Longer Than 4 Weeks For Second Dose

The health care system, which had intermittent problems getting enough COVID-19 vaccine, appears to be the only Oregon hospital group unable to schedule appointments in a timely manner.

Apr 21, 2021
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Coordination -- Not Funds -- Missing From Oregon’s Mental Health Care System, Lawmakers Say

Speaking at an online forum, officials note that Oregon spends plenty of money -- $3.7 billion over two years -- but gets poor results.

Apr 19, 2021
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COVID-19 vaccine preparation at a drive-thru vaccination clinic at Portland International Airport./Kristyna Wentz-Graff/ OPB

Live In A Wealthier ZIP Code? You're More Likely To Be Vaccinated

The Oregon Health Authority promised equity in vaccine distribution but people in wealthier ZIP codes are far more likely to have been vaccinated than in poorer areas.

Apr 19, 2021

Challenges Persist As Oregon Moves Vaccine Rollout To Final Stage

Everyone 16 and older will become eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, but state says it still faces difficulties reaching some groups, including Latinos.

Apr 16, 2021
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