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Court-Appointed Expert Spotlights Community Role In Oregon State Hospital Problems

The expert's report will spawn legislation aimed at pressuring counties to house discharged state hospital patients in community based programs.

Feb 2, 2022
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BRYAN M. VANCE/OPB

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.

Jun 7, 2021

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State House passes multi-million dollar bill to fund Planned Parenthood

House Bill 4127 aims to fill the funding gap created by a congressional ban on federal funds for the organization and adds to millions approved last year

Mar 4
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Opioid overdoses decline in Oregon for the second year

Health experts say multiple factors contributed to the decline, from the increased availability of Narcan to crackdowns on overseas manufacturers

Apr 2
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Oregon State Hospital. | AMANDA LOMAN/SALEM REPORTER

Outside Investigation Finds “Complete Disarray” At Oregon State Hospital

Disability Rights Oregon urges Gov. Kate Brown and Oregon Health Authority to take swift action on understaffing, other woes at the Salem facility.

Sep 27, 2021
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Oregon State Hospital. | AMANDA LOMAN/SALEM REPORTER

National Guard Member Assaulted By Oregon State Hospital Patient

This was the first assault by a patient on a National Guard member the hospital has recorded since 30 National Guard members began working on June 24 to help stem a staffing shortage.

Jul 22, 2021

Diana Crespo González, 7, with her parents.

Darianny Liseth González de Crespo with her 7-year-old daughter, Diana Crespo González and her husband Yohendry de Jesús Crespo Álvarez. | COURTESY OF ANA MENDOZA

Immigration agents detain family taking 7-year-old child to Portland hospital

Relatives created a GoFundMe page to help raise funds for a lawyer

Jan 27

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