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JN.1, a new COVID variant, becomes dominant in Oregon

In Oregon, the new variant reached a 58% share in mid-December, and is expected to continue rising

Jan 16, 2024

Which Oregon Hospital Has the Toughest Time Preventing Infections?

A CDC database on hospital infections can tell us a lot. What it says about one of the biggest medical systems in the state may be surprising.

Nov 24, 2014
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A critical care nurse at OHSU receives a vaccine during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. | COURTESY OHSU

Oregon performs better in health equity, but disparities remain

A new national state scorecard confirms dramatic inequities, finds regional variations

Apr 23, 2024
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Oregon study: COVID-19 vaccine not associated with cardiac deaths in healthy young people

A new study found no evidence of a potential complication of the COVID-19 vaccine — myocarditis — in cardiac deaths in the state

Apr 16, 2024

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'Chaos' Ahead As Oregon Expands Vaccine Rollout to Seniors, State Official Warns

The states expect that vaccinating the nearly 770,000 Oregonians age 65 and older will take several months given the limited supply of vaccine being sent to the state.

Feb 3, 2021
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Briefly: Oregon Health Authority releases 2016 hospital data

The report shows that heart procedures are among the most expensive.

Jul 5, 2018

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