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Advocates gather Thursday near the Oregon capitol to support legislation and policy to improve access to addiction recovery treatment. Each of the 1,206 flags represents someone who has died from drugs or alcohol./Ben Botkin/The Lund Report

Measures To Fight Addiction Are Stalled In Oregon Legislature

Advocates for better drug- and alcohol-addiction services urge lawmakers to take action on a range of bills.

Jun 11, 2021
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OHSU receiving a shipment of Pfizer BioNTEch COVID-19 vaccine. | OHSU/FRITZ LIEDTKE

Oregon Stockpiles Vaccines Amid Push To Increase Vaccination Rate

The state has enough supplies of Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson doses to last about 80 days at current vaccination pace.

Jun 10, 2021
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The Oregon Health Authority in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Medicaid Director Lori Coyner Shifts To New Role

Coyner will shepherd the negotiation of Oregon’s next five-year Medicaid agreement with the federal government.

Jun 10, 2021

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Senate Approves Bill To Ease Barriers To Therapy For Prostate Cancer

The bill eliminates some insurance barriers to proton beam therapy therapy, which is used to treat prostate cancer patients.

Jun 9, 2021
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COURTESY OHSU

Legislature Passes Bill Making Noose Display Crime Of Intimidation

The bill, backed by Oregon Health & Science University, follows noose incidents at OHSU.

Jun 9, 2021
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3 Oregon Counties Move To Lower Risk But Restrictions Tightened In Harney

Lane, Coos, and Wasco counties move to lower risk in Oregon’s COVID-19 framework but Harney County slips in its ranking.

Jun 8, 2021

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Rural Clackamas County in Oregon. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Medicaid Members Have Among Lowest Vaccination Rates

In many Oregon counties, fewer than a quarter of eligible Medicaid members have gotten even a single shot of COVID-19 vaccine.

Jun 7, 2021
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Rural Clackamas County in Oregon. | SHUTTERSTOCK

CCOs Face Major Challenge Increasing Vaccination Rates

In Umpqua County, for example, only 17% of Oregon Health Plan members are fully vaccinated -- just below the rate in Eastern Oregon.

Jun 7, 2021
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | JESSICA FLOUM/THE LUND REPORT

Patient Sues Oregon State Hospital Over Alleged Sexual Abuse 

In its response, the Salem-based facility acknowledged it investigated and substantiated a sexual abuse claim tied to the patient.

Jun 7, 2021
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Gov. Kate Brown. | SHUTTERSTOCK

A Full Reopening Of The State Nears, Says Governor

A plan to drop requirements for masks, social distancing and capacity limits hinges on vaccinating 127,000 more adults to reach a 70% vaccination rate.

Jun 4, 2021
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