Category Healthcare
Oregon leaders promised better medical care for prisoners. Who’s watching them?
Lawmakers this year shelved bills intended to make sure Oregon prison officials follow through on improving a dysfunctional medical services system behind bars.
State lawmakers weigh action after Covid vaccine access delays
Oregon took nearly two weeks longer than Washington to ensure broad Covid vaccine access for those who want it this fall.
New clinic to expand addiction, mental health treatment access for Salem teens
Insight Northwest Recovery will soon open a clinic in Salem offering intensive outpatient treatment through group therapy for anyone ages 12 and up facing challenges with addiction, mental health or both.
Health insurance premiums to rise for thousands of Oregonians in 2026 unless Congress intervenes
Nearly 35,000 Oregonians who buy insurance through the state’s Affordable Care Act market will lose all financial help if enhanced tax credits aren’t extended.
Federal appeals court backs dismissal of religious challenge to Oregon Covid testing rule
A former employee at a hospital in The Dalles lost her case alleging that nasal swab testing for Covid violated her Christian faith.
Health care providers failed to inform most victims of medical error in Oregon, report says
Nearly 1 in 3 Oregonians have experienced some form of medical error like an incorrect prescription.
COLUMN: How to shop for Medicare coverage during open enrollment
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.
A unique downtown medical clinic works to care for homeless patients’ long-term needs
Northwest Human Services has expanded its hours at a drop-in medical clinic in downtown Salem, and is seeing more people than ever before. Many of the incoming patients have injuries or illnesses caused by a lack of shelter or inadequate shoes.
Oregon health insurance premiums going up — but less than in other states
Oregon's average rate hikes of close to 10% could get far worse for many people, since they don't include the scheduled expiration of premium subsidies being debated in Congress. But the state's hikes are still lower than in many other states.