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When hospitals are full, how do doctors decide who gets …

WEBUpdated: 12:32 PM PDT August 20, 2021. PORTLAND, Ore — State officials and doctors alike say Oregon’s hospitals are full with COVID-19 patients who, …

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Oregon doctor shares how to navigate healthcare system …

WEBBut the first step starts with primary care, according to medical professionals at Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon. "The health care system can be …

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Debunking pollen and seasonal allergy myths: VERIFY fast …

WEBPollen is a fine to coarse, powdery substance that is created by certain plants as part of their reproduction process, according to the National Institute of Environmental …

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Multnomah County health official urges people to get …

WEBAccording to the CDC, more than half of the country is dealing with "high levels" of infection, with local health officials urging people to get vaccinated.

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WEBLocal News and Information for Portland, Oregon and surrounding areas. KGW.com is the official website for KGW-TV, your trusted source for breaking news, weather and sports …

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How to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine in Clark County

WEBResidents of Clark County who are eligible to be vaccinated in Phase 1a or Phase 1b Tier 1 (B1) of Washington's COVID-19 vaccination distribution plan can make …

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Washington County DA touts 'rapid' mental health …

WEBThe county reports it conducted 100 "rapid fitness evaluations" in 2023 — mental health evaluations for defendants in jail that took weeks, rather than months.

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Portland-area Shigella cases grow to more than 200

WEBThere have been 218 cases of Shigella reported in the Portland metro area so far in 2023, with 45 of those cases emerging in December. Health officials said they …

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National Volunteer Week in Portland kgw.com

WEBJust as volunteering helped Starling and Over, Kilaa Slaughter-Scott with the Cambia Health Foundation said there are other health benefits. "Overall, it really boosts …

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How Oregon leaders are fixing a flawed mental health …

WEBAn aerial shot of Unity Center for Behavioral Health, a go-to source for mental healthcare in Portland, Oregon.

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OHSU helps man run again with leading-edge surgical implant

WEBOregon Health and Science University is the first in the nation to use a leading-edge knee repair technique to treat osteoarthritis in the knee. Despite the …

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2024 NFL Draft: Oregon State Beavers players selected kgw.com

WEBPORTLAND, Ore. — The 2024 NFL Draft is Thursday through Saturday in Detroit, Michigan, and a handful of players from Oregon State are expected to be …

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You won’t get a $6,400 allowance from a free ACA health plan

WEB44°. No, you won’t get a $6,400 spending allowance from a free health insurance plan. Watch on. No, Medicare recipients cannot get a free Medicare flex card. …

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Legacy Health, Regence contract deadline looms kgw.com

WEBLegacy is a major player in providing healthcare for people in Oregon and southwest Washington. Regence is a major health insurance company, covering 30,000 …

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USA Track & Field maternity policy gives athletes more time to …

WEBOlympic hurdler Christina Clemons was instrumental in pushing for the program after raising concerns over the gap in health care insurance coverage.

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2024 NFL Draft: Oregon Ducks players selected kgw.com

WEBDucks projected to be drafted include C Jackson Powers-Johnson, QB Bo Nix, WR Troy Franklin and DT Brandon Dorlus, among others.

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No recall issued for pasteurized milk amid bird flu outbreak

WEBAccording to the FDA, remnants of the bird flu virus have been detected in pasteurized milk, but it won’t infect whoever drinks it.

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Oregon Health Authority launches abortion access website

WEBIn 2023, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 2002, which gives minors under the age of 15 a pathway to get an abortion without notifying or gaining consent …

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Investigations into discharged Providence Milwaukie who died

WEBThe Oregon Health Authority launched an investigation on Dec. 19. Disability Rights Oregon reported advocates are also looking into the case.

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OHSU Health CEO resigns amid Legacy Health acquisition kgw.com

WEBOHSU Health Systems CEO Dr. John Hunter steps down amid Legacy Health acquisition. Credit: KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF. OHSU Healthcare CEO Dr. …

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Woman billed to end lease after her death kgw.com

WEBLOVELAND, Colo. — Carlos Hernandez remembers the day in October that his mom, Leticia Farrer, got the keys to her unit at Avenida at Centerra, a 55-and-over …

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Cyberattack keeps Oregon healthcare workers from getting paid

WEBUpdated: 5:39 PM PDT March 12, 2024. PORTLAND, Ore. — A national cyberattack targeting the healthcare industry is impacting medical staff in Oregon. For …

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