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Kenny Benton during a court appearance in January. A Clatsop County Judge found Benton to be currently unable to aid and assist with his own criminal trial. | KGW

With lack of options in Oregon, some wait for weeks for mental health treatment

With the Oregon State Hospital at capacity, Oregon lacks mental health care options for people who can't assist with their own trials.

Feb 1, 2023

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MUFID MAJNUN ON UNSPLASH

Portland Area Demand For COVID-19 Tests Grows, Making Testing Harder To Access

Staffing shortages and high demand for COVID testing put the squeeze on Oregon health care systems.

Sep 28, 2021

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Oregon Wants To Stop Sale Of COVID Vaccination Cards

“Hundreds, if not thousands of these cards have already been sold and we want to put a stop to it,” said Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum.

Apr 21, 2021

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Hospitals around Oregon have prepared for a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Oregon Health Care Systems Created Plans For Surge In Cases

Health systems worked diligently this spring during the stay-home order creating surge plans to expand capacity, including adding surge beds for patients.

Oct 21, 2020