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Era of ‘free’ COVID vaccines, test kits and treatments is ending. Who will pay the tab now?

The national public health emergency, first declared in early 2020 in response to the pandemic, is set to expire May 11

Mar 2, 2023

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Biden promises to fight GOP on ‘gutting’ Medicaid. Budget talks seem like another story.

Some Republicans hope to allow more states to impose work requirements on Medicaid beneficiaries and could also target Medicaid provider taxes

Mar 2, 2023

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra at a roundtable on youth mental health on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, in Portland, Ore. | ELIZABETH MILLER/OPB

HHS secretary, Gov. Kotek highlight youth mental health needs at Portland school visit

Secretary Xavier Becerra and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek heard from Portland students and others on what’s needed to help young people access mental health support

Mar 2, 2023

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James Schroeder’s team at Oregon Health Authority takes shape

New director vows continued “transformative” change with new faces in top roles

Feb 28, 2023
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Bill seeks personal data collection on people who use legal psilocybin in Oregon

Proponents say the data is protected and will benefit the program. Critics say it will deter patients.

Feb 28, 2023
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Former Oregon State University College of Pharmacy dean wins retaliation lawsuit

OSU says it plans to appeal the jury’s decision in favor of the whistleblower allegations

Feb 28, 2023

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Dementia care programs help, if caregivers can find them

Despite a large body of research documenting their effectiveness, newer programs that can help Alzheimer’s patients aren’t broadly available or widely known

Feb 27, 2023

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States seek crackdown on toxic ingredients in cosmetics to close gaps in federal oversight

Washington joins Oregon and 11 other states that are considering policies to restrict or require disclosure of toxic chemicals in cosmetics and other personal care products

Feb 27, 2023

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Oregon and Washington sue FDA over restrictions on abortion pill

Mifepristone, a medication used to end pregnancy, is more tightly regulated than other medications and 12 state attorneys general are registering their objections

Feb 25, 2023