For Seniors, COVID-19 Sets Off A Pandemic Of Despair
As states relax coronavirus restrictions, older adults are advised, in most cases, to keep sheltering in place. But for some, the burden of isolation and uncertainty is becoming hard to bear.
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Providence Enacts New Round Of Temporary Pay Cuts
Health care giant Providence Health & Services is cutting the salaries of high-paid medical providers in a new round of belt-tightening following revenue drops caused by the COVID-19 crisis.
Most Oregon Counties Could Enter Next Reopening Phase By Friday
Thirty-one Oregon counties are expected to move into the next phase of reopening, where they could stay for some time. Multnomah County hopes to enter Phase 1 a week from Friday.
Hype Collides With Science As FDA Tries To Rein In ‘Wild West’ of COVID Blood Tests
Untold numbers of employers, employees and citizens are turning to a slew of sometimes pricey new COVID-19 blood tests. But serious questions about the accuracy and usefulness of some of them.
Open (Your Wallet) Wide: Dentists Charge Extra For Infection Control
After nearly two months at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Erica Schoenradt was making plans in May to see her dentist for a checkup.
Multnomah County Officials Back Protesters, Say Reopening Will Go Forward
Expressing solidarity with protesters who’ve marched nightly, Multnomah County officials said they plan to go forward with their reopening schedule.
Health Professionals, Officials Worry About Another Threat: Wildfires
With wildfire season approaching, emergency planners urged Oregonians in rural areas to be prepared while health care professionals called on lawmakers to fund low-cost measures to protect residents.
Townsend Farms Owner Speaks On Clustered Coronavirus Cases
Four days after the Oregon Health Authority announced a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Willamette Valley, the agency had no new updates.
Advocate Blasts Oregon Health Authority Over Leadership During Pandemic
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Disability Rights Oregon has been busy during the pandemic, with a steady stream of complaints from people about discrimination in health care.
Experts Differ On How To Fix Mental Health Care In Oregon
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Oregon’s mental health system is in a crisis. But should the state focus on preventive care? Provide more therapy sessions? Add hospital beds?
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