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Oregon’s new civil commitment law is slow to spark change

A law intended to make it easier to get help for people in need is not having the expected effects, and Oregon lawmakers want to know why

Jun 16
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Oregon State Hospital close to meeting terms in civil rights case

Now that a federal judge has placed restrictions on who the hospital can admit and how long they stay, the psychiatric institution is expected to finally satisfy a long-standing court order to keep criminal defendants from languishing in jails.

Jun 11
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Gov. Tina Kotek speaks to reporters at a press event in April 2023 in Salem. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon health officials scramble to meet deadline on Medicaid work rules

Having worked to get a jump on a looming January deadline, Oregon now faces a major setback in adjusting to new rules released this week. A group of governors led by Kotek is calling for more time

Jun 4
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem, Oregon, on Nov. 21, 2023. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Judge’s curb on admissions should reduce state hospital contempt fines

Mentally ill defendants charged with lower-level crimes won’t be admitted to the state psychiatric institution anymore under a new federal ruling intended to reduce civil rights violations

Jun 2
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Oregon gets federal boost to help stabilize maternity care in rural areas

With federal approval and matching funds, the state will begin distributing millions in one-time money to prevent future closures in communities short on services

May 28
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What young Oregonians want adults to know about their mental health

As organizations gear up for next year, youths are lending their voice to behavioral health advocacy, calling for safe spaces, better access to care, and adults who listen

May 26
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Oregon dental shortages leave gaps in access to care

Expert panel says Oregon leaders need to focus on creativity, efficiency to address inequities affecting people in rural and lower-income communities

May 5
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Oregonians’ annual health premium costs jumped $1,800

More than 20,000 fewer Oregonians signed up for coverage using the state’s marketplace website, and many more moved to lower-benefit plans after Congress let enhanced premium tax credits expire ​

Apr 16
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Psychiatrist Amit Bhavan named to oversee medical care at Oregon State Hospital

The state psychiatric institution continues to grapple with leadership questions in its top positions, including repeated failures to hire a permanent superintendent

Apr 6
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