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Cutline: Oregon Health Authority Director Patrick Allen spoke Sept. 5 during a virtual meeting with behavioral health providers, advocates and others about Oregon State Hospital. The hospital has new limits it must follow for how long it can treat patients who face criminal charges.

Deadlines For Oregon State Hospital Stays Spark Concern

Critics say a court order that limits how long some patients can be treated at Oregon State Hospital could hurt public safety and put people on the street without care.

Sep 7, 2022
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Woman hold pro-choice signs in protest at nation's capital.

A reproductive rights protest in Washington D.C. on Oct. 2, 2021. | SHUTTERSTOCK

When Does Life Begin? Science, Politics And Religion Clash

State legislators look to codify definitions of life that carry profound repercussions for abortion rights and much more.

Sep 6, 2022

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Portland-Area Counties To Distribute 20,000 Naloxone Doses To Stem Opioid Deaths

CareOregon plans to distribute 20,000 doses of a life-saving anti-overdose medication in the Portland area.

Sep 6, 2022

Multnomah County health workers get vaccinated on Jan. 13, 2021. | MOTOYA NAKAMURA/MULTNOMAH COUNTY

Vaccine Hesitancy Highest Among Republicans and Black People, Study Finds

Nationally and in Oregon, vaccination remains a challenge, according to new research from Portland State University.

Sep 6, 2022
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Private Equity Purchases Squeeze Physician-Owned Practices

A study from OHSU and other institutions questions whether private equity ownership drives up cost without improving care.

Sep 6, 2022
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