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What do we know about booster shots for COVID-19

WEBU. S. health officials may soon recommend COVID-19 booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans. Here's a look at what we know about boosters and how they …

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Experts hopeful omicron causes more mild illness, but questions …

WEBWeeks after the omicron variant of COVID-19 was first identified in South Africa, experts and health officials still have more questions than answers about how …

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Oregon Health Authority: The time to get your flu shot is now

WEBThe time to get your flu shot is now. The Oregon Health Authority is urging people to get their flu shots now that the statewide mask mandate is lifted. Flu cases usually peak in …

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School nurse says key tips help keep kids healthy in school

WEBSchool nurse says key tips help keep kids healthy in school. COOS BAY, Ore. — Between 15 and 30 sick kids come to see Coos Bay School District Nurse Emily Parkhurst on a …

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Oregon schools brace for COVID-19 uptick with "layered …

WEBSchool districts across Oregon could be seeing changes to safety protocols towards the end of the school year as COVID-19 cases rise. The Oregon Health …

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Syphilis cases at all-time high around country and in Lane County

WEBEUGENE, Ore. -- In Lane County, and around the country, syphilis cases are at an all-time high. Finding out why is tricky. KVAL. “The investigation is difficult,” says …

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The Heartfelt House at PeaceHealth almost ready to house families

WEBSPRINGFIELD, Ore. - After almost a year in the making, PeaceHealth's Heartfelt House is almost ready to welcome families. Built to be a home away from home, the 20 room …

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OHA, Clark County 'urging' people to wear masks indoors

WEBPORTLAND, Ore. — Both the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Clark County health officials are now 'urging' people to wear masks indoors following high levels of …

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PeaceHealth reaches agreement with home health nurses in …

WEBSPRINGFIELD, Ore. — It looks like PeaceHealth has reached an agreement with its home health care nurses. PeaceHealth announced an agreement between the Oregon Nurses …

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Oregon's hospitals surpass capacity issues seen during COVID-19

WEBOregon health officials say a surge in respiratory viruses is overwhelming hospitals to levels not reached even during peaks of the pandemic. "The combination of …

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PeaceHealth medical centers temporarily restrict visitor access

WEBSPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the community, including the circulation of the highly contagious variants, PeaceHealth is …

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RiverBend @ 10: 'We really are a regional medical referral center …

WEBThe 1.2 million square foot medical facility on a 165 acre campus cost a combined $567 million to build. The facility employs nearly 3,000 people full- and part-time. (SBG) …

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Vaccine shortages plaguing parts of California

WEBSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Vaccine scarcity is continuing to plague California even as other indicators seem to show a slowing in the holiday-driven surge that led the state to …

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OHA lifting masks mandate in healthcare settings this April

WEBSALEM, Ore. — Come April 3rd, you will no longer need to wear a mask in health care settings. The Oregon Health Authority making that announcement Friday as …

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New data reveals leading causes of death amongst Oregon's …

WEBThe report was preliminary and did not include any data on the causes of death until May 7th, 2024. The new data reveals the leading cause of death amongst …

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Lane County health officials cautiously optimistic about a return to …

WEBPublic health officials are cautiously optimistic about a return to normal life in the coming months. Lane County Public Health is looking forward to life after Covid, but we're not …

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Bay Area Hospital celebrates 50 years with community art expo

WEBCOOS COUNTY, Ore. — Hospitals across the nation are celebrating Hospital Week. But this week is extra special for Bay Area Hospital in North Bend because it …

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CDC, FDA say Americans don't need booster shots as Pfizer …

WEBPfizer BioNTech kicked off the debate over booster shots with a Thursday announcement that they planned to seek U. S. authorization for a third COVID-19 shot in the coming …

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Eye on Health: Navigators

WEBWed, 01 May 2024 22:17:46 GMT (1714601866599) Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 (common) 1257e5cb45201303fdc8492be71a14b99b2b479c

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