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AMANDA ESQUIVEL IS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT TRUE COLORS RECOVERY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION. SHE'S PICTURED HERE AT THE NONPROFIT'S LOCATION AT 3807 NE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD. IN PORTLAND ON SEPT. 27, 2022. THE LGBTQ+ FOCUSED RECOVERY COMMUNITY LAUNCHED ON THURSDAY./EMILY GREEN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon’s First LGBTQ+ Recovery Community Organization Launches In Portland

In a state where places for people in recovery to find community are rare, True Colors will offer programs and activities in an inclusive environment.

Sep 29, 2022
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Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland. | COPYRIGHT PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP (USED WITH PERMISSION)

Three Oregon Hospital Systems Sue State Over Psychiatric Logjam

Legacy Health, Providence Health & Services and PeaceHealth say the Oregon Health Authority is unlawfully forcing their hospitals to provide long-term care.

Sep 28, 2022
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Gov. Kate Brown | PHOTO COPYRIGHT PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP/JAIME VALDEZ (USED WITH PERMISSION)

Feds Approve $2 Billion, Enrollment Changes For Oregon Health Plan

Children entering the program will remain enrolled until their 6th birthday to improve health, access and avoid the paperwork failures that often lead to disenrollment.

Sep 28, 2022
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OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

OHSU, AFSCME Reach Tentative Three-Year Deal

Local 328 leaders recommend members approve the contract in vote set for early October.

Sep 27, 2022
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Legislative Panel Approves $39.5 Million For Hospital Capacity Crisis

The money will boost staffing so patients can get appropriate care.

Sep 24, 2022
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

OSHA Cites Oregon State Hospital $54,180 For Violations

Workplace safety regulators cited Oregon State Hospital for failure to investigate workplace injuries.

Sep 22, 2022

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Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles is tentatively being absorbed by California-based Adventist Health. | PHOTO BY LARVICK MEDIA/COURTESY OF MCMC

In Columbia Gorge, A Small Hospital Turns To A Big System For Help

The proposed affiliation between Mid-Columbia Medical Center and California-based Adventist Health underscores the financial jam at some rural hospitals.

Sep 22, 2022

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Source: Oregon Health Authority. | THE LUND REPORT

Graded On A Curve, State’s Low-Income Health Care System Shows Strains

Despite reduced targets to reflect the pandemic, several regional insurers fell short in the Oregon Health Plan report card.

Sep 22, 2022

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TERA HURST, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE HEALTH JUSTICE RECOVERY ALLIANCE, AND STEVE ALLEN, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIRECTOR AT OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, AT A PRESS CONFERENCE ON MEASURE 110 SEPT. 20, 2022./THE LUND REPORT

Officials, Proponents Celebrate Measure 110 Funding Milestone, Admit Mistakes

With the first round of funding under the drug-decriminalization law out the door, they say Oregon will begin to see greater impacts.

Sep 20, 2022

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AN ARTIST'S RENDERING OF A NEW RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY SLATED FOR VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON./COURTESY OF STATE OF WASHINGTON

Vancouver Mental Health Facility Looks To Ease Overcrowding

Facing issues similar to Oregon, Washington state hopes new facilities will make more room for justice-involved patients at its state psychiatric hospitals.

Sep 20, 2022
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