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Briefly: Linfield College Pays $14.5 Million For New Home For Nursing Program

The new site is in Northeast Portland, the campus of the University of Western States, which specializes in chiropractic care. That university will be moving.

Nov 12, 2018

Multnomah Jails Report Shows Most Inmates Need Treatment Services

A grand jury looking into conditions at Multnomah County’s jails found the majority of inmates have either mental health or substance abuse issues.

Nov 9, 2018

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ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM IN BEND.

Nurses Say Bend Hospital Staffing Is Bad For Trauma Patients

Nurses' complaint triggers Oregon Health Authority investigation of St. Charles Health System in Bend.

Oct 9, 2018

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OREGON GOV. KATE BROWN IN THE LIVING ROOM OF MAHONIA HALL, THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICIAL RESIDENCE IN SALEM./JULIE SABATIER/OPB

Can Gov. Kate Brown Sell Oregonians On Her Vision For The State?

Oregon's governor has been in office four years yet faces a competitive race.

Oct 1, 2018

Study: Urban/Rural Divide Narrows If Patients Get Same Treatment

Researchers at the Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center in Seattle found that patients enrolled in the same study have similar outcomes -- regardless where they live.

Aug 20, 2018

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Measure to Ban State Funding for Abortion Qualifies for Oregon Ballot

After three failed attempts, a grass-roots group has landed the initiative on the ballot, setting up an election battle over abortion in a pro-choice state.

Jul 28, 2018

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Oregon Looks To Ease Process For Recovered Addicts To Help Others

Jul 26, 2018

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Briefly: Knute Buehler will protect Medicaid, expand mental health care

The surgeon in Bend, who's the Republican candidate for governor, also said he would protect women's reproductive rights.

Jul 19, 2018

Oregon School Forms To Include 3rd Gender Option

Jun 22, 2018

OSU Holds Student Vaccination Clinics For Meningococcal B

Jan 10, 2018