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Parent-turned-activist Jon Epstein addressed lawmakers in a Jan. 10, 2024 hearing in Salem. | SCREENSHOT/OLIS

Measure 110 and Oregon's drug policy failures at the core of three potential bills

Measure 110 has been a major topic of conversation for the legislative committee, but the scope extends to a wide range of drug-related issues statewide

Jan 11, 2024

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Climate resiliency program installs air conditioners in Portland dwellings

The “Cooling Portland” organization hopes to distribute 15,000 air conditioning units by 2026

Jul 13, 2023

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New Research From Oregon State University Could Help People With Alzheimer’s And Parkinson’s

The research is 10 years in the making and scientists discovered a new class of potential drug targets.

Mar 1, 2022

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Oregon Alzheimer’s Advocates To Ask Lawmakers For Support To Fight Disease

On Feb. 8-10, dozens of Oregonians will meet with legislators to ask for legislative support in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

Feb 1, 2022

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Oregon Hospitals Allow COVID-Positive Employees To Return To Work

Facing staffing shortages and increased patient loads, hospitals are tapping into relaxed CDC guidelines to bring back employees with mild COVID symptoms.

Jan 13, 2022

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Oregon School Psychologists Say Students Are Facing A Mental Health Crisis

They say disruptive behaviors range from goofing off in class to physical aggression.

Nov 11, 2021

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OHSU Data Scientist Predicts Oregon Hospitals Will Be Full With COVID Patients Until Mid November

Experts say when the test positivity rate is between 5-8%, they expect hospital populations to drop. In some Central Oregon counties, the rate is between 18-26%.

Sep 20, 2021

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Oregon’s Lack Of Crisis Standards Of Care Worries Health Care Officials

The state did away with its former crisis standards of care, calling them discriminatory. Some health care officials say what replaced the standards isn't enough.

Sep 14, 2021

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Sunriver Family Reunion Leads To Breakthrough COVID Cases, Hospitalizations

Most of the 28 people who gathered in Sunriver were vaccinated, but COVID-19 cases broke out and some had to be hospitalized.

Aug 2, 2021