COVID-19 Cases Spike At Eastern Oregon Prison
New numbers released from the Oregon Department of Corrections show a spike in cases of COVID-19 at the Snake River Correctional Institution in Ontario.
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Organization Fills Gap For People With Mental Illness, Addiction Problems
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Dual Diagnosis, a peer support group for people with an addiction problem and mental health issues, has helped scores of people since it started in Oregon in 1998. But it's needed now more than ever.
Oregon's Mask Rules Expanding To Crowded Outdoor Spaces As COVID Cases Spike
Gov. Kate Brown is expanding Oregon’s statewide face mask policy, requiring that most Oregonians wear masks in outdoor situations when they cannot stay six feet from other people.
Despite Budget Crunch, Oregon Health Authority Plans 3 New High-Level Behavioral Health Positions
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The Oregon Health Authority started its plans to add new management positions last year.
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.
Hollowed-Out Public Health System Faces More Cuts Amid Virus
The U.S. public health system has been starved for decades and lacks the resources to confront the worst health crisis in a century.
Governor Extends Mask Order To All Oregon Counties
Gov. Kate Brown's expanded mask order came after pressure from local health officials and advocates.
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.
Mask Mandates Spread, But Thorny Problems Remain With No Unified Strategy
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Starting Wednesday, residents in Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Hood River, Marion, Polk and Lincoln counties will have to wear masks in indoor commercial settings, in line with the fast-swelling ranks of cities, counties and states around the country.
OHSU Gets $2.3 Million Grant To Expand Addiction Fellowship Program
The federal award will help the university train more physicians in addiction medicine, an area that's sorely needed in Oregon.
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