Health

Fewer young people attempted suicide in Deschutes County

Fewer people ages 24 and younger attempted suicide in 2022 in Deschutes County, but more youth died than…

Health

Oregon governor’s office orders independent audit of DHS in woman’s death

The Oregon Department of Human Services is facing another examination of its policies and practices — this time…

Health

Some Oregon Health Plan members get free air conditioners

As the mercury rises in Central Oregon, some Oregon Health Plan members have been given air conditioners, air…

Business

Wyden calls UnitedHealth to task after cyberattack leaves Central Oregon practices unpaid

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, accused UnitedHealth Group on Tuesday of not being in touch with its medical…

Health

St. Charles implements approved safe staffing plans, except in ICU

In all but one hospital department of St. Charles Health System, a new state safe staffing level plan…

Health

Oregon expands free Medicaid health insurance to tens of thousands more people

After two years of planning, Oregon is officially expanding its Medicaid program to give tens of thousands of…

Health

In-home psilocybin use should be allowed in Oregon for disabled and terminally ill people, lawsuit says

A group of people trained to supervise psychedelic mushroom use in Oregon have filed a federal lawsuit hoping…

Health

Need for more beds to treat severe mental illness, addiction in Oregon greater than thought

Oregon needs to be able to treat many more people for both mental health and addiction issues than…

Bend

COVID-19 may be stable in Central Oregon, but vaccines still necessary

The immediate threat of the pandemic may be in the past, but the disease is still circulating in…

Bend

More than first aid: Bend-La Pine Schools nurses handle student health

Every year, Hannah Steiner forgets how difficult the end of the school year can be. She remembers the…

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