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Governor Mandates Face Masks But Not Enforcement
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“Moving to a mandate instead of an advisory is stepping things up although at least so far, it just seems to be a change in language rather than a change in de facto enforcement," a health care advocate says.
Therapists Ride Regulatory Roller Coaster
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Therapists are riding a regulatory roller coaster at a time when Americans are struggling with trauma over the pandemic’s rising illnesses, deaths and financial stress. Some critics warn that the United States is on the verge of a mental health crisis.
Coastal Vacationers Beware: OSU Coronavirus Study Shows High Rate In Newport
"Anytime you find a prevalence of a virus like this at 3.4% of the population, that’s really concerning,” said Dr. Ben Dalziel, assistant professor in the College of Science at OSU and co-director of the project.
Psilocybin Initiative Qualifies For November Ballot, Backers Say
Supporters say they have enough signatures for an initiative which would allow the use of magic mushrooms in a controlled setting as a mental health therapy.
Governor Extends Mask Order To All Oregon Counties
Gov. Kate Brown's expanded mask order came after pressure from local health officials and advocates.
Special Session Finishes As Budget Showdown Looms
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Gov. Kate Brown -- and lawmakers -- hope that federal authorities will give Oregon money to help plug the budget hole before another special session later this summer.
After Rising Discrimination, Lawmakers Tackle Bill To Protect The Medical Rights Of People With Disabilities
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The pandemic has laid bare a problem in Oregon hospitals: People with disabilities suffer discrimination in hospitals to the point that they’re not always given access to the full gamut of medical care.
OHSU Wrangles With Union Over Employee Costs, Proposes Cuts
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Expecting revenues to remain sub-par for many months, Oregon Health & Science University is preparing a mix of cost-curbing measures to prevent its budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 from sinking too far into the red.
Special Session Starts With Budget Shortfall Taking A Backseat
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Lawmakers will face the state budget crisis in a different special session, possibly as soon as July.
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