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Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center in Hillsboro. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Kaiser Permanente Will Defy Law And Require COVID-19 Vaccinations

Gov. Kate Brown is expected to announce a decision soon that could pave the way for other health care companies to require vaccinations.

Aug 2, 2021
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A woman with closed eyes sits in a chair while another woman holds a needle inches away from her right arm.

Nomi Gil braces for her first vaccine shot./Angel Rosas/Pamplin Media Group

Multnomah County Offers $150 For COVID Vaccinations

In an effort to increase vaccination rates in Multnomah County, financial incentives are being offered to people who thus far have been resistant or unsure of how to access the shots.

Aug 2, 2021

Two elderly women at the coast together watching the waves

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The Unsung Importance Of Casual Relationships For Older Adults

Studies show a broad array of casual and close ties can lead to better physical and psychological well-being in older adults — and a longer lifespan.

Aug 2, 2021

Last year, Dr. Dean Sidelinger warned of surging cases of the delta variant. Cases now are of a less threatening type. | KRISTIAN FODEN-VENCIL/OPB

Oregon On Precipice Of Another COVID Wave, Modeling Suggests

With the delta variant surging in the state, public health officials are urging the public to resume mask use and get vaccinated.

Aug 1, 2021

Novo Nordisk offices in Fremont, California./Shutterstock

Diabetes Drug’s New Weight Loss Formula Fuels Cost-Benefit Debate

Ozempic’s peppy ads suggest that people who use it might lose weight, but also include a disclaimer: that it “is not a weight loss drug.” Now — as Wegovy — it is.

Aug 1, 2021

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