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The measles virus | U.S. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

Measles spreads rapidly in Oregon, U.S.

Fresh off setting a 30-year high last year, the potentially deadly virus is on pace to triple that figure as vaccinations decline

Feb 5
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A rhesus macaque monkey, the type of monkey used in medical experiments at OSHU's Oregon National Primate Research Center. | SANOYATRA/SHUTTESTOCK

OHSU begins likely phase-out of primate research center

The National Institutes of Health has offered potential help to transition the center away from animal research and into a sanctuary for its thousands of rhesus macaques.

Feb 4
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THE LUND REPORT

Fewer Oregonians get health insurance through Obamacare marketplace

The number of people purchasing plans using the federally mandated website has dropped 15%, while the number of people getting premium assistance has dropped even more as Congress continues its stalemate over restoring subsidies that expired in December ​

Jan 29
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SHUTTERSTOCK

Small Doses: Union workers approve contract with OHSU, avert strike

Also: Cascade Aids Project names a new chief executive officer. Oregon’s homelessness figures now exceed 27,000

Jan 20
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OHSU's main campus in Portland in September, 2024. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Small Doses: NIH settlement may not help Oregon researchers

Also: Union scores new hospital contract. Contempt fines versus state over behavioral health care hit new high

Jan 6
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