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Pharmacies Turn Away Immunocompromised Patients Seeking 4th COVID Shot

Patients with weakened immune systems, who are at high risk from COVID-19, say pharmacies are turning them away when they seek additional vaccine doses recommended by federal health officials.

Jan 25, 2022

Bram Sable-Smith draws insulin into a syringe for an injection./Emma Sable-Smith/Kaiser Health News

He Writes About America’s Absurd Health Care System, Then Got Caught Up In It

A journalist with Type 1 diabetes describes unexpectedly battling prior authorization delays as his supply of insulin dwindled.

Jan 25, 2022

A sign at Hillsboro Online Academy asks people entering the building to wear masks. / Elizabeth Miller / OPB

Oregon Health Authority Hears More Testimony Against Extending Mask Mandates

In two more hearings Monday, state officials heard criticism of a ‘permanent rule’ that they promise will be rescinded when pandemic conditions improve.

Jan 25, 2022

Oregon lawmakers gathered to discuss the upcoming session in a virtual discussion Thursday./Zoom

Oregon Lawmakers Prepare For Session Crammed With Health Care Proposals

As the COVID-19 pandemic nears the two-year mark, state legislators say its lessons are spawning bills.

Jan 20, 2022
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Becky Hultberg, CEO of the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems, said Thursday hospitals are straining under state mandates/Zoom

As Omicron Peak Nears, Hospitals Say Hundreds More Beds Should Be Vacant

Oregon hospitals urge lawmakers to refrain from new mandates, saying they’re nearing capacity because they can’t discharge patients like they normally do.

Jan 20, 2022

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Pharmacies Turn Away Immunocompromised Patients Seeking 4th COVID Shot

He Writes About America’s Absurd Health Care System, Then Got Caught Up In It

Oregon Health Authority Hears More Testimony Against Extending Mask Mandates

Oregon Lawmakers Prepare For Session Crammed With Health Care Proposals

As Omicron Peak Nears, Hospitals Say Hundreds More Beds Should Be Vacant

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