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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