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Unity Center for Behavioral Health is in Northeast Portland.

Nurses At Unity Center Release Report On Staffing, Safety As Contract Negotiations Stall

Management says it has addressed safety and staffing and that the administration values its nurses.

Apr 5, 2021
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Oregon Officials Warn Of Delays As Vaccine Eligibility Expands

Johnson & Johnson manufacturing error will short-change Oregon by 200,000-300,000 doses, but officials widen the expansion.

Apr 2, 2021

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Lawmakers Explore 'Public Option' To Fill Gaps In Oregonians’ Health Insurance

The sponsor of a bill that proposes a public option for people who lack insurance wants it delayed so the state can complete another study.

Apr 1, 2021
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A nurse at Oregon Health & Science University was vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech shot on Wednesday. | FRED LIEDTKE/OHSU

Opinion: Adding A Vaccination Metric To Quality Incentive Pool Could Boost Rates

The move could encourage more minorities on the Oregon Health Plan to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Apr 1, 2021

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Oregon Lawmakers Seek To Curtail Soaring Pharmaceutical Prices

But they face drug industry opposition as they consider bills to make generic drugs more available, limit out-of-pocket insulin costs and set price limits on expensive drugs.

Mar 31, 2021
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Eric Holder, former U.S. attorney general, is a partner in the firm Covington & Burling. | SHUTTERSTOCK

OHSU Hires Obama's Former Attorney General To Investigate Racism, Sexual Harassment

OHSU, in hiring Eric Holder, said it needed a well-respected investigator to help the administration create an anti-racist and inclusive culture free of harassment.

Mar 30, 2021
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Darkest Days In Pandemic Lie Ahead, Expert Warns Oregon Lawmakers

The House COVID-19 Subcommittee hears testimony from a nationwide expert about the danger of the B.1.1.7 variant from Britain.

Mar 29, 2021
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COURTESY OF OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

OHSU Faces Investigation By Medical Organization

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, which approves programs for interns, residents and fellows, is looking into allegations described in a sexual assault lawsuit.

Mar 29, 2021
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Four Portland-area hospital system are running the Oregon Convention Center site while Salem Health is in charge of the fairgrounds in Salem. | OHSU

Oregon Again Advances Vaccination Timeline Ahead of Broad May 1 Expansion

Frontline workers and adults under 45 with chronic conditions will become eligible two weeks ahead of previous schedule.

Mar 26, 2021
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Medicaid Enrollment Surges To Nearly 1.3 Million -- 30% of Oregon’s Population 

State officials say extra federal money has covered the extra cost so far, but that it may not be sufficient in the second half of this year.

Mar 25, 2021
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