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Multnomah County offers last-minute vaccine clinics …

WebMultnomah County advises parents to call 503-988-8939 to secure an appointment, but walk-ins are also welcome. The final pop-up clinic is scheduled for …

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A new kind of hospital is coming to rural America. To …

WebA sign spells out the rights a medical emergency patient has at the emergency room entrance outside the Alliance Healthcare System hospital in Holly …

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Latest COVID-19 strain makes up most of Oregon's …

WebBut as of Jan. 6, CDC has reported the strain makes up 61.6% of cases nationwide. In Oregon, OHA’s variant dashboard showed that JN.1 caused about 58.3% …

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Report: Oregon health care costs surged nearly 50% in 6 …

WebIn a report released Tuesday, the Oregon Health Authority said that over those six years health care costs grew by 49%.Meanwhile, Medicare costs and Medicaid …

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Americans who qualify for Medicare, Medicaid must re …

WebWASHINGTON, (Nexstar) – Each year, Americans must renew their health insurance plans, but some could miss out on savings or lose health coverage altogether …

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Portland's houseless population face the brunt of Shigella …

WebPORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A bacterial infection called Shigella is on the rise in Portland, causing health officials to sound the alarm. Common symptoms of the …

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Southern Oregon hospital system, doctor to pay $430k …

WebPORTLAND, Ore. — An Oregon hospital system and a physician have settled out of court for $430,000 on health fraud allegations by the U.S. government.The …

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WATCH: Oregon's groundbreaking study reveals road to …

WebScope of Study: Study looked at all 460,000 Health Share members. Health Share serves 82% of Oregon Health Plan members in Clackamas, Multnomah, and …

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OR fentanyl crisis: MultCo reports over 500% increase in …

WebThe Multnomah County Health Department found a massive increase in synthetic drug overdose deaths — reaching over 500% between 2018 and 2022 — while …

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Oregon, Washington Legacy doctors vote …

WebThe Oregon Nurses Association announced that doctors and advanced practice providers at six Legacy Health hospitals in Oregon and Washington …

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Summit to solve Portland fentanyl crisis sees 130 organizations …

WebPORTLAND, Ore. — A summit convening 130 different organizations, including health experts and government leaders, came together Wednesday to find a …

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Change Healthcare outage leaves mental health providers in limbo …

WebChange Healthcare was the target of a cyberattack in February, causing pharmacy delays and cash flow concerns for thousands of people throughout Oregon, …

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OR abortion: Oregon Health Authority website offers abortion …

WebPORTLAND, Ore. – The Oregon Health Authority launched a new website to ease access for people seeking abortion services and information.The website, Abortion …

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Multnomah County health officials warn of the dangers of 'tranq'

WebMultnomah County said the first overdose death from tranq was in 2022. Last year, five more people died from overdoses. The mixture makes it difficult to wake …

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Washington State University study finds bacteria with thirst for blood

WebDuring the study, researchers found the bacteria seemed especially drawn to serine, an amino acid found in human blood and is a common ingredient in protein drinks.

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Legacy Health reaches Regence Blue Cross deal

WebCare continues without disruption. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Legacy Health reached an agreement to remain in-network with Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield. This …

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OR winter weather: Oregon Health Authority launches winter …

WebThe Oregon Health Authority launched the Oregon ESSENCE Winter Hazard Report to track winter-related injuries and illnesses, including frostbite, hypothermia, …

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OHSU, PSU open new center for behavioral health and aging

WebNow, Portland State University and Oregon Health and Science University have teamed up and launched an effort to address those needs. Walt Dawson, co …

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Despite controversy, OR Measure 110 'fills a great need' for people

WebA bar graph of Measure 110, November 2023. The Oregon Health Authority said that, so far, Measure 110 has treated more than 15,000 people for substance use …

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