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Vaping appears to be on the rise. | KRISTIAN FODEN-VENCIL/OPB

Oregon Bill Would Ban Online Vaping Sales 

The House advances a bill that requires face-to-face purchases of vaping products to prevent illicit sales to minors.

Apr 13, 2021
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Johnson & Johnson's COVID vaccine. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Oregon, Washington Halt Use Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Over Blood Clots

The decision follows a federal announcement that six cases of blood clots had emerged in women between 18 and 48 who received the vaccine.

Apr 13, 2021

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Lawmakers Consider Bill That Would Make More Outbreak Data Public

Senate Bill 719 stems from a year of frequent denials by the Oregon Health Authority to release certain information related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Apr 13, 2021
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The Legislature is in session. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon House Passes Bill Regulating Nurse Staffing Levels For Pandemics

The bill would require nurses' input in setting staffing levels at hospitals during long-term emergencies.

Apr 9, 2021
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Oregon Lawmakers Want To Improve Collection Of Racial, Ethnic Data On Patients

The pandemic has highlighted the need for better information about the provision of services to disadvantaged populations, advocates say.

Apr 9, 2021
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State Announces Nearly 170 'Breakthrough Cases," Including 3 Deaths

The state announced Thursday that Oregon that none of the cases involved a variant and that most of the people who were fully vaccinated experienced no symptoms.

Apr 8, 2021

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OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

OHSU Promises Investigators Will Examine Workplace Culture, Policies

A statement released Thursday said that the public will be able to contact investigators through multiple means and in multiple languages.

Apr 8, 2021
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Oregon State Capitol in Salem. | RENAUDE HATSEDAKIS

Oregon Bill Would Give Coordinated Care Organizations More Spending Flexibility

House Bill 3353 seeks to give coordinated care organizations ways to fund community programs and services

Apr 7, 2021
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Oregon Opens COVID-19 Vaccination To All Residents 16 And Older On April 19

With the virus spreading rapidly, Gov. Kate Brown also announced updates to the county risk levels: No county is classified as an extreme risk.

Apr 6, 2021

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More than 100 Insurers, Providers Likely To Be Held To Oregon’s Health Care Cost Cap

Developing the initial list, which likely will be fine-tuned later, is another step in the process of trying to keep the annual growth in health care spending below 3.4%.

Apr 5, 2021
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