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She will also serve as vice president for academic affairs

Whether it is the ability to see a certain doctor, visit the provider of choice, or even accept voluntarily charitable assistance, chronic disease patients are seeing their options diminish across the board.

About a quarter of Oregonians on Medicaid get a dental visit each year. That compares to almost three-quarters of the general population. Cavities and gingivitis might not sound like a big deal. But over time, poor dental health can lead to inflamed gums. And the bacteria from inflamed gums travel through the bloodstream causing everything from heart disease to cancer.

With the second highest rate of opioid drug abuse in the nation, Oregon has made national headlines