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Klamath Medical Officials Urge Vaccination As Firefighters Test Positive For COVID-19

Firefighters were among the first to get access to the vaccines during the national rollout earlier in the year, but they are not required to be vaccinated for their job.

Jul 26, 2021

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Washington County’s Hawthorn Walk-In Center for mental health and addictions care in Hillsboro./Washington County

Washington County Greenlights One-Stop Recovery Center For Substance Use

The Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment could add up to nearly 100 sorely-needed detox, sobering and residential treatment beds.

Jul 26, 2021
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Telemedicine visit with Kaiser Permanente. | COURTESY OF KAISER PERMANENTE NORTHWEST

Pandemic Made Telemedicine An Instant Hit. Patients And Providers Feel The Growing Pains.

Health systems, clinics and private practices pivoted swiftly to telemedicine when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, but video services were not prepared for a titanic influx of users.

Jul 26, 2021

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Contraception Is Free to Women, Except When It’s Not

Despite the Affordable Care Act's guarantees of free contraception coverage, obtaining the right product at no cost can be difficult.

Jul 24, 2021

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New Alzheimer’s Drug Manufacturer Launches Controversial Campaign

Facing a host of challenges, Aduhelm’s makers are running an educational campaign directed at consumers who are worried about whether their forgetfulness is a sign of disease.

Jul 24, 2021

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