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St. Charles Health System in Bend. | COURTESY OF ST. CHARLES HEALTH

Oregon Hospitals Dig In For Long COVID-19 Surge

From equipment purchases to requests for extensions of temporary staff, signs abound of hospitals anticipating a drawn-out surge.

Sep 22, 2021
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State officials will send in Oregon’s application for its five-year Medicaid waiver to federal officials in early 2022.

Sep 21, 2021
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Nationwide, a quarter of dentists now offer in-clinic membership plans for uninsured patients.

Sep 21, 2021

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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

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

Sep 21, 2021

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