Category Healthcare
Salem Health accused of monopolizing heart care
The region’s largest independent heart health center is suing Salem Health for $15 million, claiming that the Salem organization used intimidation and misinformation against its competitor.
OHSU study finds prevalence of firearms is driving soaring gun deaths in U.S. – not mental illness
OHSU researchers compared the U.S. to 40 countries and found that Americans are 20 times more likely to die by firearms, even with a similar rate of mental health illness.
Individual, small company health insurance plans will cost hundreds more a year
The price of individual and small business health insurance plans will jump again next year.
In a first, Oregon officials find mosquito that can transmit deadly viruses in southern Oregon
The Oregon Health Authority announced that it had found Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Jackson County as part of its regular mosquito surveillance.
Federal inspectors flag problems in 2 deaths at Oregon State Hospital
After investigating, federal inspectors found Oregon's state-run psychiatric hospital could have done more to prevent two patient deaths.
Marion County sees most measles cases in over 50 years
Marion County has recorded 20 cases of measles so far this year, according to Oregon Health Authority data. It’s the most the county has seen since 1973.
FDA greenlights new COVID vaccine after a summer of rising numbers of cases
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved an updated COVID-19 vaccine intended to address severe symptoms of the virus ahead of the cold and flu season. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, said in a…
COLUMN: Getting extra insurance at no cost is possible – but may not be best
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.
Salem blood cancer patients, caregivers launch support group
A new monthly peer support group will give hematologic cancer patients and caregivers a community to talk about mental health challenges and navigating treatment.