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Oregon Health & Science University | MICHAEL MCDERMOTT/OHSU

Nurses union and OHSU reach tentative deal on new contract

The agreement, which the union calls “historic,” allows further bargaining on Oregon Health & Science University’s proposed merger with Legacy Health.

Sep 26, 2023

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Health officials urge Oregonians to get vaccinated against COVID, flu, RSV

The number of Oregonians infected with COVID has steadily increased since late spring, and the number of people infected with the flu and RSV is low but expected to rise

Sep 26, 2023

U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici at a June 28 event in Southwest Portland. The Democrat from the 1st District of northwest Oregon is leading a bipartisan effort for legislation to promote awareness among youth about the dangers of fentanyl. | PETER WONG/©PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP/REPUBLISHED WITH PERMISSION

Bonamici teams up with Republican on fentanyl education

A program developed at Beaverton School District to warn kids about fentanyl dangers could go nationwide

Sep 26, 2023
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Oregon Health Plan insurers propose spending $25 million to offset record profits

Challenge from Gov. Tina Kotek results in behavioral health spending, but insurers want a more public process

Sep 26, 2023
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Biden administration to ban medical debt from Americans’ credit scores

Credit reporting, a threat designed to induce patients to pay their bills, is the most common collection tactic used by hospitals

Sep 26, 2023

SEIU Local 49 President Meg Niemi speaks during an event Thursday Sept. 14, 2023 in Southeast Portland with over 100 union members and supporters. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Massive Kaiser Permanente strike looms as talks head to the wire

Unless a deal is struck, more than 75,000 health workers will walk out for three days, disrupting care for KP patients across five states and Washington, D.C.

Sep 26, 2023

Rachael Banks, who served as public health director for the state of Oregon for three years, was appointed in September 2023 to head the Multnomah County Health Department. The position requires board confirmation. | COURTESY MULTNOMAH COUNTY

State Public Health Director Rachael Banks leaving for a top job at Multnomah County

After three years at the Oregon Health Authority, Banks will return to the county to head its health department, if confirmed.

Sep 25, 2023
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PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center University District in Eugene, Ore. | COURTESY OF PEACEHEALTH

Kotek urges PeaceHealth to delay Eugene emergency department closure for 9 months

In a meeting with executives, Kotek offered collaboration and a new look at some rates in return for more time; spokesperson says system will “continue discussions” on ED closure date

Sep 22, 2023
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