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Lawmakers Discuss Health Policy Bills

You’ll hear from legislators and the governor’s health policy advisor.

Nov 4, 2016

Oregon Health Authority Director Sejal Hathi unveiled a strategic plan for the agency on Tuesday, Aug. 6, that promises sweeping changes for health equity in the state. | SCREENSHOT

Hathi unveils Oregon health equity plan, vows progress by 2027

The state’s new health equity strategic plan took years to assemble due to the pandemic, but the Oregon Health Authority director says measurable improvements won’t take that long

Aug 6, 2024
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A RHESUS MONKEY AT THE OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY'S OREGON NATIONAL PRIMATE RESEARCH CENTER IN 2007./PETA

Future of OHSU's primate research center draws wide-ranging testimony before university board

Both opponents and supporters of the controversial center filled the room as the university’s board of directors listened to officials defend keeping the center open, despite calls to close it down

Jan 22
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State Funding Will Target Lingering Trauma Of Oregon Cannabis Farm Workers

Part of a $6 million Oregon state grant is being rolled out to help treat mental health issues among cannabis farm workers stemming from poor working conditions.

Aug 11, 2022

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Drugmakers step up attacks on Oregon board eyeing price caps

Upcoming hearings could build case for state limits on prescription drug prices

Mar 26, 2024
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Last year a state employee inadvertently released the vaccination status of some 40,000 Oregon state employees. Pictured is an Aviva Health temporary COVID-19 testing and vaccination site in Roseburg. | PHOTO COURTESY OF AVIVA HEALTH

House Bill Would Set Up Mobile Health Units In Oregon

Mobile health units in two communities would target health disparities in the proposed pilot program.

Feb 3, 2022
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Time is running out: Oregon legislature must take action to lower Rx prices

Lawmakers should stand with patients over the powerful pharmaceutical lobby

Jun 16, 2017

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