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The Knight Cancer Research Building at Oregon Health & Science University. | COURTESY OHSU

OHSU cancer research center joins drug development group

The center, housed in OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute, will work with researchers across the country to produce new cancer treatments.

Dec 20, 2022

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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Prusak floats legislation to overhaul Oregon State Hospital board

Draft bill circulated by outgoing Rep. Rachel Prusak seeks to stabilize the board’s spotty membership and better oversee the state's psychiatric hospital.

Dec 13, 2022
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Hearing Highlights Broad Concern Over State Hospital Order

A judge’s order intended to streamline the release of aid and assist patients at the Oregon State Hospital has staff, management and others concerned.

Dec 8, 2022
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Inside Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Sees Nursing School Applications Dry Up: Report

A new report confirms Oregon’s nursing shortage and points to long-term challenges in producing new nurses.

Dec 8, 2022
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The Oregon Health Authority in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Oregon Health Authority Rolls Out Its 2023 Legislative Agenda

The agency says its focus on behavioral health, maintaining coverage and addressing racism align with Governor-elect Tina Kotek’s priorities.

Dec 6, 2022
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An employee of the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services helps a consumer pick a health care plan on the federal online health insurance marketplace. | DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SERVICES

Financials Work For Low-Income ‘Bridge’ Health Plan, State Panel Says

The new plan is meant to maintain coverage gains from the pandemic, but its low reimbursement rates may be a problem.

Dec 1, 2022
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“It’s hard to not be negative about this,” said Joel Fogarty, a critical care nurse at Providence Portland Medical Center who has worked at the provider for 11 years. | COURTESY OF JOEL FOGARTY

Nurses Union Wants Criminal Probe Over Providence’s Faulty Paycheck System

A spokesperson for Multnomah County noted that the office typically does not do investigations, instead filing charges based on other agencies' investigative work.

Nov 28, 2022
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Oregon Medical 'Chaperones' Rule Stirs Opposition, Rewrite

In the face of widespread opposition, the Oregon Medical Board has tapped the brakes on a rule requiring “medical chaperones” be present during sensitive examinations.

Nov 30, 2021
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What Long COVID Looks Like And How Oregon Doctors Are Treating It

The symptoms of long COVID most often include fatigue, shortness of breath and brain fog, and treatments are symptom-focused, experts say.

Nov 9, 2021
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Firing Prompts Walk-Out At Ambulance Service In Central Oregon

The volunteer crew serving Gilliam County temporarily quit when their boss was fired after a COVID-19 hospitalization.

Nov 2, 2021
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