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Dentists Chip Away At Uninsured Problem With Membership Plans

Nationwide, a quarter of dentists now offer in-clinic membership plans for uninsured patients.

Sep 21, 2021

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Scientists Examine Kids’ Unique Immune Systems As More Fall Victim To COVID

A growing body of evidence suggests kids’ innate immune systems usually nip the infection early on, preventing the virus from gaining a foothold.

Sep 21, 2021

Richmond Elementary in Southeast Portland required masks last fall. | ELIZABETH MILLER/OPB

Oregon Vaccination Rates Up As Some Schools Ask Families To Disclose Children's Shots

COVID-19 vaccination rates for 12- to 17-year-olds in Oregon vary by county, with 59.6% vaccinated statewide.

Sep 21, 2021

Oregon Health & Science University Center for Health and Healing Building 2 in the South Waterfront neighborhood, July 2020. | SHUTTERSTOCK

For OHSU, Pension Payments Loom As COVID-19 Crisis Eases

The university’s PERS liability has ballooned to $595 million, resurrecting concerns about the pension burden on one of Oregon’s largest public agencies.

Sep 21, 2021
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Is My Cloth Mask Good Enough To Face The Delta Variant?

When deciding which mask will provide adequate protection, the wearer must consider the context, experts say.

Sep 21, 2021

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Dentists Chip Away At Uninsured Problem With Membership Plans

Scientists Examine Kids’ Unique Immune Systems As More Fall Victim To COVID

Oregon Vaccination Rates Up As Some Schools Ask Families To Disclose Children's Shots

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Is My Cloth Mask Good Enough To Face The Delta Variant?

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