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Oregon Health & Science University and SEIU Local 503 held a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for home health workers at the Oregon Convention Center./Josh Andersen/OHSU

Oregon Tries Drive-Through Clinic, National Guard To Speed Vaccine Distribution

In Portland and Salem over the weekend, hospital providers held COVID-19 vaccination clinics for thousands of home health care workers and others not affilitated with hospital systems who risk becoming infected.
Jan 11, 2021
OHSU's South Waterfront
A view of OHSU's South Waterfront campus in September 2024. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Kitzhaber sounds alarm over proposed takeover of Legacy Health by OHSU

State leaders should explore bailout of financially distressed Legacy unless Oregon Health & Science University can make clear case for merger — which it has not done yet, according to influential former governor
Nov 7, 2024
Rep. Cyrus Javadi
Rep. Cyrus Javadi speaking on the floor of the Oregon House in 2025 | WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Q&A: Rep. Cyrus Javadi, a health care player in Salem, changes parties

The Tillamook dentist, who faced an uprising in his own party over some of his votes, is now a Democrat. He says the change won’t alter his focus on the health of Oregon’s health care system.
Sep 9, 2025
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Oregon Senate leaders spoke to reporters about their priorities for a 2024 legislative session expected to focus on addressing housing and behavioral health. From left: Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp, Senate President Rob Wagner and Senate Majority Leader Kate Lieber. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Legislature’s 2024 session looks packed with health care

Lawmakers will take up major health care issues in the five-week session as well as potential Measure 110 changes
Feb 6, 2024
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