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How Oregon leaders are fixing a flawed mental health …

WEBThe group of judges, advocates and policymakers plan to suggest changes to Oregon's mental health standards by issuing a recommendations report in June. …

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Multnomah County nurses demand health leadership …

WEBUpdated: 7:04 AM PDT April 26, 2024. MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. — Frontline nurses in Multnomah County's corrections facilities are calling for the removal …

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Oregon Health Authority's new leader discusses priorities …

WEBThe Oregon Health Authority oversees the Oregon Health Plan, the state's Medicaid program, public health systems and the Oregon State Hospital.

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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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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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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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Mobile eye clinics bring free services to Oregon's …

WEBUpdated: 6:24 PM PST March 2, 2024. PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Health & Science University ( OHSU )'s outreach program and mobile clinic brings eye doctors to areas …

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

WEBCLARK COUNTY, Wash. — Eligible Clark County residents can now start signing up for the COVID-19 vaccine, the county's public health department announced …

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How to begin conversations about mental health kgw.com

WEBFeb. 1 is Time to Talk Day, a growing movement to encourage everyone to start a conversation about mental health. It can be as simple as checking in, as Elmo …

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Legacy Health opens expanded medical center in Silverton

WEBThe extra 21,000 square feet will help the medical center keep up with the growing population of the Mid-Willamette Valley region. The approximately $37 million …

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Portland-area Shigella cases grow to more than 200 kgw.com

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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Report: Oregon needs 3,000 more behavioral health treatment …

WEBSALEM, Ore. — To meet the growing need for mental health and substance use treatment, a new draft report finds that Oregon needs to add roughly 3,000 …

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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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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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Uncommitted: Families feel impact of Oregon's mental health care …

WEBNext up in 5. Example video title will go here for this video. Oregon has effectively criminalized severe mental illness, waiting for someone to commit a crime …

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What was OJ Simpson's cause of death

WEBLaVergne acknowledged that Simpson died without paying the families of Simpson’s slain ex-wife and Goldman the bulk of a $33.5 million judgment they were …

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2024 NFL Draft: Oregon Ducks players selected kgw.com

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

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

WEBUpdated: 4:46 PM PDT April 25, 2024. PORTLAND, Ore. — The 2024 NFL Draft is Thursday through Saturday in Detroit, Michigan, and a handful of players from …

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Unable to get mental health treatment, Oregon man killed his …

WEBUpdated:12:24 PM PDT April 23, 2024. PORTLAND, Ore. — Austin Graham thought people were poisoning the water and air around him, trying to kill him. His …

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Israelis don’t get free healthcare, organ donations, in the U.S.

WEBRecent online posts suggest that in addition to providing aid to Israel, Israeli citizens get access to free healthcare in the U.S., including but not limited to priority …

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Chipotle reverses policy, says workers can pick chicken again

WEBUpdated: 7:17 AM PDT April 26, 2024. WASHINGTON — Chipotle says its employees can choose chicken once again. Last week, the chain asked its U.S. and …

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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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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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