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A health care worker unpacks the Pfizer vaccine at Oregon Health & Science University. | OHSU

Federal Vaccine Program Hasn’t Helped Those Whose Lives Were Altered By COVID Shot

A federal program compensates people experiencing vaccine injuries, but not injuries from COVID vaccines — not yet, anyway.

Aug 18, 2021

Snapshot From Southern Oregon: ‘It's Hard To Deal With The Constant Denial’

A 14-year veteran of nursing says the worst part of the job is treating patients who deny they have COVID-19, even on their death bed.

Aug 17, 2021
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Southern Oregon Mental Health Provider To Shutter Youth Residential Treatment Facility

Kairos Northwest’s director blames the closure on financial pressures and another provider’s "highly unethical direct poaching” of its employees.

Aug 16, 2021
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Portland Aerial Tram to OHSU at sunrise. | TIM JEWETT/OHSU

Black Employee Sues OHSU, Alleging Racial, Sexual Discrimination

The institution denies it discriminated or retaliated against Cashnita Mathieson, a phlebotomist, and says she is barred by law from seeking $300,000 in damages.

Aug 16, 2021
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Despite Heat, Relatively Little Spent By Oregon Health Plan On Air Conditioners

Oregon’s innovative Medicaid program allows spending on “health-related” items, an area where the state hopes to gain more flexibility in the next Medicaid round.

Aug 16, 2021
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Federal Vaccine Program Hasn’t Helped Those Whose Lives Were Altered By COVID Shot

Snapshot From Southern Oregon: ‘It's Hard To Deal With The Constant Denial’

Southern Oregon Mental Health Provider To Shutter Youth Residential Treatment Facility

Black Employee Sues OHSU, Alleging Racial, Sexual Discrimination

Despite Heat, Relatively Little Spent By Oregon Health Plan On Air Conditioners

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