Salem Statesman Journal

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Frequently asked questions as Oregon finalizes psychedelic mushroom treatment framework

Centers have begun accepting customer but questions and confusion remain

Aug 10, 2023

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Oregon Health Plan will cover colon cancer screening for younger patients starting next year

The American Cancer Society says states should lower the age for screening coverage to 45. In Oregon, coverage starts at age 50 until January 2024.

May 16, 2023

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Syphilis bacterium. | ILLUSTRATION BY JOMAR JUNIOR/PIXABAY

Syphilis on the rise in Marion County, residents encouraged to get tested

Syphilis cases are spiking in Marion County, with a 216% increase from 2018 to 2022

Mar 2, 2023

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GLORIA SANCHEZ KEETH, CLINIC MANAGER WITH MEDICAL TEAMS INTERNATIONAL, AND DENTIST THIEN-Y HOANG WORK ON A PATIENT INSIDE THE MOBILE DENTAL CLINIC AT CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN SALEM ON OCT. 22, 2022./BRIAN HAYES/STATESMAN JOURNAL

How To Access Free Mobile Medical, Dental Care In Oregon, Washington

The ‘Care and Connect’ Program provides essential care to communities at mobile clinics.

Nov 10, 2022

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RESEARCH ASSISTANT JACK BUITRAGO SHOWS HOW ORAL RINSE SAMPLES ARE PROCESSED FOR THE HEALTHY OREGON PROJECT AT OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY IN PORTLAND, OREGON ON MONDAY, JULY 18, 2022./BRIAN HAYES/STATESMAN JOURNAL

Free Healthy Oregon Project Offers Early Cancer Detection To All

The Healthy Oregon Project is looking for more people to participate in the free screening, particularly communities of color.

Aug 4, 2022

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OREGON HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN SALEM./PHOTOATELIER/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Proposed Legislation In Oregon Would Address Racism As A Public Health Crisis

The bill would initiate a pilot program to provide health care for communities that lack access and have a higher BIPOC population.

Jan 18, 2022