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A reproductive rights protest in Washington D.C. on Oct. 2, 2021. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Oregon launches new free hotline for abortion legal advice

Abortion rights are now protected in some states, including Oregon, and restricted in others, such as Idaho.

Jan 23, 2023

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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Workforce, mental health top health care priorities as Oregon legislative session begins 

Lawmakers don’t have a price tag yet for training more health care workers and expanding mental health services.

Jan 19, 2023
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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | RENAUDE HATSEDAKIS

Changes to Measure 110 likely this legislative session

Key Oregon legislators outline areas of the drug decriminalization law they hope to improve upon.

Jan 19, 2023
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‘Microdosing’ allowed under Oregon’s new psilocybin program

Despite concerns, adults will soon be allowed to legally take psilocybin in Oregon at doses so small they won’t cause hallucinations. 

Jan 17, 2023
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James Schroeder, interim head of the Oregon Health Authority, says collaboration will be his priority. | NICK BUDNICK/THE LUND REPORT

Q&A: James Schroeder begins as head of Oregon Health Authority

Schroeder says that solutions in behavioral health and other problem areas will flow from improved communication, collaboration.

Jan 12, 2023
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Former Gov. John Kitzhaber speaks Sept. 29, 2022, at CCO Oregon's annual conference at the Salem Convention Center. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Kitzhaber: Health care crises present opportunity for Kotek, lawmakers

The former governor stresses urgency, suggesting Kotek convene important health care system collaboration.

Jan 12, 2023
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Oregon State Hospital treatment limits to remain in place

A judge upholds a ruling that limits the length of psychiatric treatment for patients awaiting criminal prosecution.

Jan 10, 2023
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Salem Hospital | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon again pays hundreds of nurses to ease hospitals’ staffing crunch

Despite the high demand for extra staff, most hospital requests went unfulfilled.

Jan 10, 2023
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Oregon Workers, Employers Will Soon Pay Into State’s New Paid Leave Program

Oregonians should see deductions from their paychecks in January. Paid leave benefits are scheduled to roll out in September.

Dec 8, 2022

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Tina Kotek | COURTESY PHOTO

Who Will Kotek Pick To Lead The Oregon Health Authority?

As the governor-elect eyes potential candidates to direct the troubled agency, speculation abounds.

Dec 6, 2022
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