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The Oregon Health Authority in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Oregon Health Authority Blocked Full Reporting Of Potentially Fatal Disease, Whistleblower Says

Crystal Weston claims in a lawsuit she was demoted from a promotion after insisting that the agency recognize a lung disease.

Dec 2, 2021

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U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. | LOUIS VELAZQUEZ/UNSPLASH

Federal Government Awards Oregon Providers Nearly $120 Million

Nearly $120 million has been earmarked for about 480 providers in Oregon under the American Rescue Plan.

Dec 2, 2021

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THE WEIRICH FAMILY IN MARYLAND IN 2015 BEFORE THEY MOVED TO OREGON. FROM LEFT: GRACE, MAGGIE, ANGELA, ELI, MAYA AND KATI./ANGELA WEIRICH

Children in Crisis: Mental Health, Addiction Care Falling Short For Distressed Children

This is the first of a four-part series on the problems facing children’s mental health care providers in Oregon.

Nov 4, 2021

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Julie Kleese, RN, cries after sharing her experiences as an ICU nurse at OHSU Hospital. | HANIN NAJJAR/OPB

Urban Hospitals In Oregon Lose Hundreds Of Employees Over Mandate

Some urban hospitals have consolidated services over the state’s vaccine mandate, but they’re continuing to admit patients, perform necessary surgeries and conduct lab tests.

Oct 19, 2021