The most common end-of-life concerns were loss of autonomy, dignity and access to activities that make life enjoyable. A growing number of people said they were concerned about the financial costs of continued medical treatment.
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An AMR ambulance at Legacy Health Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland, Ore., on July 30, 2023.
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Podiatrist has pleaded not guilty to the allegations by two women
Dec 19, 2023
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Federal officials issued warnings about three apple cinnamon flavored fruit puree pouches that could contain high levels of lead, which is extremely dangerous to people, particularly to children.
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State officials identified six cases of elevated blood lead levels in children related to the recall, including in Multnomah, Washington, Lake and Lincoln counties
The senator urges people to help the seniors in their lives this Thanksgiving holiday who are getting bombarded with calls from scammers taking advantage of open enrollment this time of year
Paid Leave Oregon sped up its claim processing time in recent weeks, with a 162% increase since the program started
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Kaiser Permanente workers represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 49 hold a picket outside Westside Medical Center in Hillsboro on July 24, 2023 to pressure the managed care consortium on contract negotiations.
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System officials said their hospitals, emergency departments and urgent care locations remained open, but several facilities in the Portland metro area, Salem and Eugene will close