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What if we could 3D print new organs?

Oregon scientists are 3D printing their way to a healthier future for us all.

Feb 16, 2023

Miranda Campos, 9, closes her eyes as she receives an immunization at a catch-up vaccination clinic held at McDaniel High School in Northeast Portland on Feb. 8, 2023. | KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF / OPB

With Oregon schools’ deadline looming, pop-up clinics get kids immunized

As a Feb. 15 deadline nears, Oregon’s overall school-age vaccination rate lags behind the national average.

Feb 14, 2023

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Oregon cities, counties say Measure 110 blew a hole in their budgets

An effort by local governments to get lawmakers to reroute tens of millions of dollars currently paying for addiction services has service providers up in arms.

Feb 9, 2023

Vancouver resident Barbara Klausman and Dr. Aimee Pierce prepare for Klausman to get an infusion in November 2022. Klausman volunteered for the AHEAD study to learn more about her personal risk from Alzheimer's disease, which runs in her family. | AMELIA TEMPLETON/OPB

At OHSU, researchers test a promising Alzheimer’s drug — and search for a cause

Researchers at OHSU are contributing to a study exploring Alzheimer’s — and regular Oregonians are helping.

Jan 26, 2023

Rapid COVID-19 test. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Expert explains what might be next in Oregon’s battle against COVID, flu

Physician and scientist, Dr. Bill Messer, specializes in viral infectious diseases at OHSU.

Jan 12, 2023

Aspen Springs Psychiatric Hospital was closed after six months.

Why an Oregon nonprofit is working to reopen a psychiatric hospital in eastern Oregon

Community Counseling Solutions is resurrecting a closed psychiatric hospital in Umatilla County.

Jan 10, 2023

The VA center in Portland is located next to Oregon Health & Science University. | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Free dental insurance now available to many Oregon veterans

State officials say they have funding to serve about 10 times more veterans than have enrolled so far.

Jan 5, 2023

The Oregon Health Authority's Salem headquarters. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Federal program grants $2 million to house Oregonians living with HIV/AIDS

Experts note a “strong connection” between health outcomes and stable housing.

Dec 27, 2022

STREET CAMPERS ON SOUTHWEST 13TH AVENUE IN PORTLAND ARE CLEARED FROM THE AREA ON APRIL 12, 2022. THE CAMP HAD BEEN HOME TO A GROUP BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 24./REBECCA ELLIS/OPB

Portland mayor suggests easing process to involuntarily commit people with mental health struggles

Oregon has long made it difficult to force people to get mental health treatment. But as homelessness worsens, there are growing calls to loosen those laws.

Dec 13, 2022