By Lynne Terry – Oregon Capital Chronicle
Federal government gives $23 million to Oregon to fight opioid epidemic
The money will be used for treatment, recovery, harm reduction to keep people alive and support like housing assistance.
Lack of staff in Oregon hospitals leads to patient deaths, health officials say
The impacts of low staffing are hitting local ambulance services, Salem Health and hospitals across the state, health care workers told legislators.
Millions earmarked for cooling, heating, clean air yet to benefit Oregonians
A Meals on Wheels volunteers distributed electric fans in Salem ahead of the June 2021 heat wave. State efforts to expand air conditioning following the event are running slowly. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) The Legislature allocated millions of dollars this February…