public health

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MILAD B. FAKURIAN ON UNSPLASH

Visitations In Oregon Prisons Could Be Delayed Further

Jun 18, 2020

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An OHSU nurse conducts testing in Hillsboro. | OHSU

Trump’s Take On COVID Testing Misses Public Health Realities

The president is arguing that the United States is finding more cases of COVID-19 because we are testing more.

Jun 18, 2020

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Oregon Health & Science University's sprawling west side campus in Portland. | AARON BIELECK/OHSU

OHSU To Re-Design COVID-19 Study After Complaints Of Racial Bias

The change follows complaints by communities of color that the project was flawed by racial biases.

Jun 16, 2020

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OHSU Medical Students Say Police Target Volunteer, Take Supplies

One of the volunteer students was singled out and arrested while filming the police, the students said.

Jun 16, 2020

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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | RENAUDE HATSEDAKIS

Governor Calls June 24 Special Session For COVID-19, Police Reforms 

Gov. Kate Brown said she expects to call a second special session later this summer to deal with state budget cuts.

Jun 16, 2020

Health Workers Resort To Etsy, Learning Chinese, Shady Deals To Find Safety Gear

The global pandemic has ordinary health care workers going to extremes in a desperate hunt for medical supplies.

Jun 16, 2020

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At A Time Of Great Need, Public Health Lacks ‘Lobbying Muscle’

Jun 16, 2020

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Masks Mostly Optional In Oregon Despite Federal Recommendation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges people to wear face coverings to prevent a spike of COVID-19.

Jun 12, 2020

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NURSING HOMES HAVE HAD TO COBBLE TOGETHER PROTECTIVE GEAR./COURTESY OF PAMELA BLACK/KAISER HEALTH NEWS.

Federal Help Falters As Nursing Homes Run Short Of Protective Equipment

Jun 11, 2020

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Multnomah County Presses Towards Reopening Despite Uptick In Cases

If the Oregon Health Authority gets the go-ahead, Multnomah County restaurants, bars, gyms and other public facilities could start reopening the following day.

Jun 11, 2020