Oregon State Hospital Crisis Extends Beyond Pandemic
Critics say the administration has failed to address long-term problems and listen to what staff have to say.
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Oregon Awash In Vaccines, With Sites Offering Walk-In Appointments
The seemingly sudden ease of scheduling clinic appointments comes as Oregon, like the rest of the nation, sees a sharp drop in doses given.
Former AG Eric Holder’s Rate Of $2,065 An Hour For OHSU Investigation Draws Outrage
Some lawmakers are pushing for an immediate amendment to a bill before the Legislature that now calls for a limit on the amount paid to outside lawyers hired by state government.
20% of Oregon State Hospital Nurses On Leave As Staffing Shortage Intensifies
“I think morale is very low,” said recent retiree Roberta O’Dell. “I’ve seen a lot of changes at that hospital, and these are not good.”
South African Variant Turns Up In Oregon
Cases of the highly-infectious British variant are increasing but patients sickened by variants that first emerged in California outnumber all others.
Some Rural Counties Battle Vaccine Hesitancy
As Oregon prepares to open the vaccine floodgates to everyone 16 and older April 19, health officials face a proportion of rural residents who don't want a jab.
Oregon Won't Approve COVID-19 Exposure Notification App, Cites Limited Resources
The announcement ended suspense over a project first announced six months ago; Oregon is one of four states along or west of the Continental Divide that hasn’t adopted the technology.
With 2 Million Doses Administered, Just 656 Discarded, Oregon Says
The Oregon Health Authority on Wednesday reported 481 new coronavirus cases and seven deaths, as state officials released a tally of vaccine doses that have been discarded since inoculations began in December.
Bill Could Strip State Of Power To Shield COVID, Other Health Data
Under Senate Bill 719, “when questions are asked, unless there’s a reason not to, then information will be released,” says Sen. Michael Dembrow, D-Portland.
Portland Area Website Freezes As Masses Try To Snag Vaccine Appointments
Appointments through Oregon Health & Science University for Portland International Airport's drive-through clinic were all taken within 30 minutes.
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