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Patients who contract measles, a highly contagious disease, develop a skin rash. | WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Portland Faces New Measles Threat

For the second time this summer, Oregon health officials are trying to limit a potential outbreak.

Aug 11, 2018

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Trump Administration Sinks Teeth Into Paring Down Drug Prices, On 5 Key Points

Officials are working on a multi-pronged plan to promote competition, attack the drug rebate system and introduce other ways to lower prices.

Aug 10, 2018

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Pharmacy-Made Pain Creams Suspected Of Medicare Fraud

A report calls for scrutiny of made-to-order creams over fears they're overused and overpriced.

Aug 9, 2018

Alejandro Queral will be the new director of the Oregon Center for Public Policy.

Briefly: Oregon Center for Public Policy Hires New Executive Director

Alejandro Queral, who moves into the position Aug. 30, impressed the search committee with his varies skills and commitment to collaboration.

Aug 8, 2018

Planned Parenthood is among the groups that oppose an anti-abortion measure that will be on the ballot in Oregon in November. (Sarah Mirk/Creative Commons)

Abortion Battle Moves To Center Stage In Oregon

With an anti-abortion measure on the ballot and differences in the governor's race, abortion will be a hot-button issue in the next few months.

Aug 8, 2018
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