Category Healthcare
Oregon State Police investigating flow of harmful drugs to Oregon State Hospital patients
Two patients in Oregon's state-run psychiatric hospital tested positive for drugs officials suspect arrived in the mail.
Oregon Health Authority needs more language and behavioral health services, report says
The Oregon Health Authority’s Ombuds program is concerned about the lack of care in languages other than English and gaps in mental health and addiction treatment for Oregonians enrolled in Medicaid.
2 unvaccinated Marion County children confirmed to have measles
Two recent measles cases in Marion County are not connected to each other, or to local cases confirmed in mid-June, health authorities said.
OHSU study finds benefits of using telehealth to help treat opioid addiction
Patients said video visits gave them a greater sense of autonomy and control over their addiction treatment.
Oregon expands free Medicaid health insurance to tens of thousands more people
Individuals who earn about $30,000 a year or families of four who earn $62,400 a year now qualify for new Oregon Health Plan Bridge coverage.
Oregon officials study brain injuries, plan center to help survivors
Every year, hundreds of Oregonians die from brain injuries and thousands are injured, sometimes for life.
Citing ‘unlawful lockout,’ Oregon nurses will continue to picket Providence hospitals
Providence will keep temporary nurses through Sunday, saying staff nurses only need to report for work if they are contacted.
Thousands of Providence nurses striking this week at six Oregon hospitals
Contract negotiations between the Oregon Nurses Association and Providence Health & Services have stalled over issues of pay and affordable health insurance.
COLUMN: How to avoid costly overinsurance with Medicare
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.