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Philips kept complaints about dangerous breathing machines secret while company profits soared

The devices included the popular DreamStation for sleep apnea. ProPublica's investigation included interviews with Oregon physicians Dr. Radhika Breaden and Dr. Robert Lowe, whose patients used the devices before the massive recall.

Sep 28, 2023

SEIU Local 49 President Meg Niemi speaks during an event Thursday Sept. 14, 2023 in Southeast Portland with over 100 union members and supporters. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Local Kaiser workers to launch 3-day strike as part of national work stoppage

Kaiser Permanente hopes to prevent what would be the largest health care worker strike in U.S. history.

Oct 2, 2023
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Hoyle Bill Allows for Commitments for People at Risk of Serious Harm

A bill brought by House Majority Leader Val Hoyle passed the House Thursday, setting up a method where authorities can commit people to mental institutions, even if they do not pose an immediate threat to themselves or others.

Apr 30, 2015

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Guest Opinion: Public Health Is Now Personal: The Solution Is National Health Insurance

May 22, 2020

Pierce Pitches Budget with Flat Spending on Health and Human Services

He would increase spending by just $40 million year for the combined budgets of the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Human Services, apparently relying on the federal government increasing its investment in Medicaid by $400 million a year, which would backfill the costs of the program.

Oct 14, 2016

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