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The VA center in Portland is located next to Oregon Health & Science University. | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Free dental insurance now available to many Oregon veterans

State officials say they have funding to serve about 10 times more veterans than have enrolled so far.

Jan 5, 2023

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Lower-Income Oregon Veterans Can Sign Up For Free Dental

Rep. Cedric Hayden, R-Roseburg and a dentist, spearheaded the plan during the February legislative session.

Nov 8, 2022

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The VA center in Portland is located next to Oregon Health & Science University. | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Improvements, Additions Planned For Veterans’ Health Care System

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs plans to modernize health care facilities in Oregon and southwest Washington and shorten the time veterans in rural areas spend commuting for services.

Mar 15, 2022

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Veterans Affairs offers medical services in Eugene. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Oregon’s Low-Income Vets Could Get Dental Treatment Under Legislation

Veterans would gain “some esteem and dignity” with better care, supporters say.

Feb 10, 2022

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The VA hospital in Southwest Portland/VA Portland Health Care System

VA Facilities In Oregon Will Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines

The decision was made after the death of four employees from COVID-19, including three who contracted the delta variant.

Jul 27, 2021

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Veterans Affairs offers medical services in Eugene. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Disabled Vet Sues VA Center In Eugene, Claiming Discrimination, Whistleblower Retaliation

James Reagan Marcroft-Clark accuses the VA of ostracizing him after he complained about an official at a local housing agency.

Jul 20, 2021
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Veterans Affairs to investigate death in Klamath County

Veteran who served in Korea died in November after waiting for three days for life-saving procedure. “Breakdowns in the system all over the place.”

Jan 15, 2015

PTSD Marijuana Prescription Bill Moves to House Floor

May 21, 2013

FolkTime Looks to Expand Peer Support Services for Veterans

May 9, 2012 -- FolkTime, a 26-year-old nonprofit providing community socialization for people with mental illness, has just signed a contract with Clackamas Behavioral Health to start providing peer support services – including job coaching, arts activities and support groups – to veterans with mental health challenges.

May 9, 2012