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CCOs Critical of Oregon’s Proposed New 'Health Equity Zones'

The health insurers say they are the best organizations for expanding the Medicaid system to address social factors such as housing and food.

Jul 12, 2021
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With Pandemic Slowing, Oregon Announces Winner Of $1 Million Vaccination Prize

An Oregon State University fine arts student wins the grand prize, which Gov. Kate Brown had dangled to lure more people to get vaccinated.

Jul 9, 2021

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Former Employee at Pacific University’s Pharmacy School Files Discrimination Lawsuit

The employee had worked on a staff survey about alleged sexism, racism and workplace violations, the lawsuit says.

Jul 7, 2021
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Oregon Health Authority Hires New Dental Director 

Dr. Kaz Rafia is the second dental director at the agency, replacing Bruce Austin.

Jul 7, 2021
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Dozens of people sat and played in the Ira Keller Fountain Park in Portland on June 28, 2021. | KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF/OPB

Nearly 1,000 Die In Northwest Heat Wave

The deaths stretched from Oregon through British Columbia, which was hit the hardest with nearly 800 fatalities.

Jul 6, 2021

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Oregon Will Start Purging 200,000 From Medicaid Rolls Next Summer

A temporary federal law that is allowing people to stay on Medicaid even if their income exceeds traditional limits will expire.

Jul 6, 2021
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Some Consumers Can Get Health Insurance For $1, Officials Say

New enrollment period and credits available on the health insurance marketplace are aimed at people who have been on unemployment this year.

Jul 2, 2021

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Hundreds Die In Northwest Heat Wave

From Oregon to British Columbia, temperatures set new highs, reaching more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit in one British Columbian town.

Jun 30, 2021

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Restrictions Lifted But What About The Pandemic?

Infectious disease experts warn there is the potential for flareups with the presence of highly infectious variants and the risk of others emerging that could evade vaccines.

Jun 30, 2021
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Dr. Paul Thomas spoke at Thursday's rally at the Capitol,/Alex Visser/The Lund Report

Anti-Vaccine Pediatrician Can Resume Limited Practice

The Oregon Medical Board has reached a temporary agreement with Dr. Paul Thomas as an investigation proceeds.

Jun 30, 2021
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