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Oregon Health Authority extends benefits to young adults with special needs

The program offers expanded dental and vision services for young adults with special needs who normally would not qualify for the low-income health plan

Jan 21

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Maxine Dexter celebrates her 3rd Congressional District win along with other Democrats at their celebration at the Portland Hilton on Nov. 5, 2024. | RIAN DUNDON/OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE

New U.S. Rep. Dexter sets long-term goals for Congress on health care, environment

The Portland physician and Democrat is replacing longtime Rep. Earl Blumenauer in the 3rd Congressional District.

Jan 14

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OHSU study finds peers help cure patients with potentially deadly hepatitis C

Researchers say enlisting support workers from similar backgrounds helps more people receive a cure that, while costly, saves money in the long run

Jan 9

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An ambulance pulls into the entrance driveway for Oregon Health & Science University's emergency department on Wed., Oct. 27, 2021. | OHSU/CHRISTINE TORRES HICKS

Two children died from the flu in Oregon over Christmas week

With 10 to 12 weeks left in influenza season, state officials say only 26% of those eligible have received the shot — which is very effective this year against the most dangerous strain.

Jan 3

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Dr. Lisa Reynolds, a pediatrician and Democratic lawmaker, speaks at the CCO Oregon conference in Salem in Sept. 2024. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon’s only pediatrician in Legislature offers new approach to help vulnerable children

Recently sworn in as a state senator, Dr. Lisa Reynolds wants to address poverty, mental illness and other social challenges she has seen in her medical practice in her 'Momnibus' bill

Dec 12, 2024

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State offers free help enrolling in health insurance to 1 million Oregonians

People looking for plans can use the state's revampedWindow Shopping tool as the as open enrollment period begins, with new caps on prescription costs coming in 2025

Oct 31, 2024

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Vapes, or e-cigarettes, typically contain nicotine but not tobacco. | PHOTO COPYRIGHT PORTLAND TRIBUNE; FILE PHOTO USED WITH PERMISSION

Use of flavored nicotine products poses ‘critical’ clinical challenges, review says

New research found that teenage vaping threatens to undo years of work by public health officials to cut down on tobacco use

Aug 27, 2024

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Oregon regulators trim proposed health insurance rates

Regulators did not approve the full rate increases sought by insurers. But individuals buying plans on the federal marketplace will see higher prices

Aug 1, 2024

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Wildfire smoke covers the Ochocos Mountains in Central Oregon on Aug. 18, 2020. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Wildfires causing smoky, unhealthy conditions in much of Oregon

Officials have issued air quality alerts for multiple counties. Information and resources are available to help the public stay safe and healthy

Jul 30, 2024