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Nurses rally at Oregon Health & Science University. | OREGON NURSES ASSOCIATION

Nurses Rally At OHSU Amid Stalled Contract Negotiations

The 3,000 nurses at OHSU have worked without a contract since the end of August, with the two sides disagreeing about staffing and pay.

Oct 21, 2020
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SHUTTERSTOCK

Oregonians Will Vote On 3 Health Care Measures This Election

One measure that would raise tobacco taxes and tax vaping products for the first time has big money behind it; voters will also consider drug offenses and magic mushrooms.

Oct 21, 2020

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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | RENAUDE HATSEDAKIS

Republicans Reap Top Dollars from PhRMA But Industry Donates To Democrats, Too

The pharmaceutical industry has donated nearly $280,000 to state lawmakers and candidates in Oregon since the start of 2019, with five Republicans drawing the biggest sums.

Oct 20, 2020
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OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Hospitals Contribute Heavily to Measure 108

The measure would increase the tax on tobacco and create a tax on vaping products in hopes of reducing smoking and vaping.

Oct 20, 2020
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Pharmaceutical Industry, Hospitals Pour Money Into Campaigns In Oregon

Ballot Measure 108, which would increase the tax on cigarettes and cigars and vaping products, has attracted the most money.

Oct 20, 2020
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As Cases Surge, Oregon Expands Face Covering Requirements

Besides calling for face coverings in all public and private workplaces, the state advises against the use of face shields which do not provide airtight protection against droplets.

Oct 19, 2020

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Janice Burger, chief executive at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, is retiring.

Longtime Head Of Providence St. Vincent Retiring

Janice Burger, who oversaw four of Providence’s hospitals in the state including one of Oregon's most profitable, is ending her 34-year career in December.

Oct 19, 2020

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Oregon’s Medicaid Ranks Rise Past 1.2 Million

The state expects to have enough money to pay for the added members through March 31, thanks to emergency funding from the federal government.

Oct 19, 2020
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Jessica Guernsey will be Multnomah County's new public health director./Courtesy of Multnomah County

Multnomah County’s New Public Health Director Is No Stranger To Pandemics

Jessica Guernsey, who was involved in protecting the public against previous outbreaks, will lead the county’s response to COVID-19 and focus on trying to reduce health care disparities.

Oct 15, 2020
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Salem Health Salem Hospital. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Kaiser Permanente Blasts 30% Price Hikes Sought By Salem Health

The request comes at a time when the state is trying to curb health care costs but Salem Health says it is trying to make up for a lag in prices in the past.

Oct 14, 2020
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