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Oregon tops country in share of people retaining Medicaid, study finds

Oregon, known nationally for its innovative approach to Medicaid, has kept more people than any other state on…

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Sens. Merkley and Wyden and Rep. Blumenauer urge VA to expand care to medical cannabis

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley wants veterans to receive access to medical cannabis through Veterans Affairs clinics and hospitals.…

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Climate change a growing public health threat in Oregon, report finds

More Oregonians are suffering from respiratory, heart and mental health issues caused by extreme weather events linked to…

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Too many pills? How to talk to your doctor about reviewing what’s needed

Swallowing a handful of pills is a daily ritual for many people, from young adults coping with anxiety…

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Oregon’s measles outbreak, biggest in five years, expands to six people

After only one measles case in Oregon last year, it now has six and could very well have…

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St. Charles in talks to employ The Center doctors, staff

St. Charles Health System is in talks to employ a majority of providers and staff at The Center…

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Panel urges more research on women and chronic diseases

Research into chronic conditions affecting women is significantly lacking, and the National Institutes of Health and other agencies…

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Volunteers in Medicine expands dental services

The Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of the Cascades has received grant funding to allow more low-income patients to…

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OHSU study finds benefits of using telehealth to help treat an opioid addiction

Telehealth can ease the stigma and barriers for people as they seek and enter treatment for drug addiction,…

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The plague rarely affects humans, though the US sees about 7 cases a year. Here’s why

Colorado health officials have confirmed a human case of the plague, the rare bacterial infection infamously known for…

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