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Challenges Persist As Oregon Moves Vaccine Rollout To Final Stage

Everyone 16 and older will become eligible for COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, but state says it still faces difficulties reaching some groups, including Latinos.

Apr 16, 2021
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Eric Holder, former U.S. attorney general, is a partner in the firm Covington & Burling. | SHUTTERSTOCK

OHSU To Pay $2,065 Per Hour For Holder Investigation

The agreement between OHSU and Holder’s law firm does not set a limit on the cost of the investigation of the institution's handling of sexual assault cases and racial bias complaints.

Apr 16, 2021
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OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Accrediting Investigators Will Visit OHSU Twice

The visit by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education follows a sexual assault lawsuit against a former anesthesiology resident.

Apr 16, 2021
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Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center has provided mobile COVID-19 testing to reach the Latino community. | VIRGINIA GARCIA

Latino Advocates Call For Stepped Up Vaccinations

Latinos make up about 13% of the state’s population but only 6% have received at least a first dose, according to state data.

Apr 15, 2021
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OHSU receiving a shipment of Pfizer BioNTEch COVID-19 vaccine. | OHSU/FRITZ LIEDTKE

OHSU Anticipates Revenue Growth, Modest Profit In Coming Fiscal Year

Oregon’s flagship health care facility reports strong investment income and investment portfolio growth help to provide a backstop as expenses rise.

Apr 15, 2021
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The Oregon Legislature is in session./Ben Botkin/The Lund Report

Opinion: Equal Access To Care Act Puts Patient, Community Health First

House Bill 2362 would give the Oregon Health Authority the ability to approve certain mergers or acquisitions among health care companies.

Apr 14, 2021

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Anesthesiologists perform spinal anesthesiology and other tasks in operating rooms./Wikipedia

OHSU Anesthesiology Resident Counter Sues Over Sexual Battery Complaint

After a 33-year-old Portland-area woman accuses Dr. Andrew Davoodian of sexual battery, he files a suit against her, claiming extortion.

Apr 14, 2021
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Vaping appears to be on the rise. | KRISTIAN FODEN-VENCIL/OPB

Oregon Bill Would Ban Online Vaping Sales 

The House advances a bill that requires face-to-face purchases of vaping products to prevent illicit sales to minors.

Apr 13, 2021
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Johnson & Johnson's COVID vaccine. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Oregon, Washington Halt Use Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Over Blood Clots

The decision follows a federal announcement that six cases of blood clots had emerged in women between 18 and 48 who received the vaccine.

Apr 13, 2021

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The Oregon Health Authority in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Lawmakers Consider Bill That Would Make More Outbreak Data Public

Senate Bill 719 stems from a year of frequent denials by the Oregon Health Authority to release certain information related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 13, 2021
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