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Benton County Crisis Center upon opening

Team Lead Alia Gehr-Seloover and Program Manager Hailey Clark stand outside of the newly opened Benton County Crisis Center in downtown Corvallis in July 2025. | TASHVI KHARE AND LAUREN SHEIN | HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM INSTITUTE

Oregon's Benton county fights mental health crisis in a way few others are

The integrated clinic, envisioned as a 24-hour facility by next year, offers a range of services, including crisis counseling, support and referrals to other resources like housing or more advanced behavioral health care.

Jul 31, 2025

While Erica Kahn was photographing the night sky during a trip out West, a wild bat got tangled between her camera and her face, then scrambled partly into her mouth. | SOPHIE PARK / KFF HEALTH NEWS

A tourist ended up with a wild bat in her mouth — and nearly $21,000 in medical bills

Like a lot of young, healthy people, Erica Kahn figured that if she needed medical care, she could quickly buy a private policy. But the delay in coverage could cost her dearly.

Jul 31, 2025

Planned Parenthood clinic in Portland, Ore. | COURTESY PLANNED PARENTHOOD

Oregon joins new lawsuit to stop Trump’s ‘defunding’ of Planned Parenthood

The action came a day after a judge ruled against stripping the clinics of crucial federal funding, which the organization says would force them to close facilities and reduce services

Jul 30, 2025
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Samaritan Health’s survival lies in cutting costs, raising revenues, consultants say

After notifying bankers earlier this year that it would fail to meet its debt obligations, Samaritan considered finding a partner to stabilize finances. But an analysis suggests that won't be necessary.

Jul 29, 2025
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Salem Hospital, shown here in August 2021. | AMANDA LOMAN/SALEM REPORTER

Salem Health sues cancer tech company, alleging faulty $6M radiation machine

The lawsuit says the machine delivered less precise results than older equipment and risked exposing healthy tissue to radiation.

Jul 29, 2025
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Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center in Hillsboro. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Kaiser to halt gender-affirming surgery for patients under age 19 across the US, including Oregon

Kaiser officials cited the federal government’s campaign against gender-affirming care for minors, including actions agencies have taken to restrict funding, and subpoenas issued to doctors and clinics

Jul 29, 2025

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Fearing Medicaid coverage loss, some parents rush to vaccinate their kids

Pediatricians worry about a future where parents might have to choose — pay hundreds of dollars out-of-pocket for shots or leave their kids unprotected

Jul 29, 2025

Earlier this month, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said the state would provide $11 million in funding if Planned Parenthood loses its lawsuit and federal support. There are 30 clinics in the state that serve 10,000 patients every year. | JAKE GOLDSTEIN-STREET/WASHINGTON STATE STANDARD

Federal judge issues new order protecting all Planned Parenthood clinics from Medicaid ‘defunding’

The reprieve keeps hope alive for Planned Parenthood, which provides reproductive health care at little to no cost to about 2 million patients every year, many in rural areas or places with health care provider shortages

Jul 29, 2025

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A brain-dead pregnant woman was kept alive in Georgia. It’s unclear if state law required It.

The case has drawn national attention to Georgia’s six-week abortion ban and its impacts on pregnancy care

Jul 29, 2025

Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem is a maximum-security prison. | COURTESY OF OREGON DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.

Oregon’s ‘disorganized’ prison health system needs major overhaul, analysts say

The Department of Corrections hired Falcon to assess its health care system after a whistleblower complaint and an independent investigation revealed serious problems, including delays in lifesaving care

Jul 29, 2025
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