Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of suicide. At first, the police officer stepping into Pamela Antoni’s empty one-bedroom apartment observed nothing out of the ordinary. The air was cool and smelled fresh. Clothes hung in the shower and a packed bag sat on the floor by the bed. But[Read More…]
HEALTH CARE
Salinas seeks range of solutions to fentanyl crisis
U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas talked to local officials and law enforcement in each county in her district about the fentanyl crisis.
Salem Health seeks 35% increase from Regence in insurance coverage dispute
Contract negotiations have stalled between Salem Health and Regence BlueCross BlueShield. If the contract is terminated, thousands of local Regence patients would have to pay more out-of-pocket for care at Salem’s only hospital.
Northwest Human Services CEO retires after helping thousands get health care in Salem
For nearly three decades, Paul Logan worked to make medical, dental and behavioral health more accessible and cohesive at Northwest Human Services. He retires at the end of a tenure that included a major pivot from birthing babies to doing outreach on Salem’s streets.
Oregon lawmakers preview health care priorities for 2025 session
Lawmakers are planning proposals to expand behavioral health services, improve maternal health outcomes and control prescription costs for pharmacies.
Years of work ahead for Oregon to address its lack of behavioral health beds
Oregon faces a shortage of thousands of beds for mental health and addiction treatment.
Planned Parenthood affiliates in Oregon map out long-term strategy
Planned Parenthood is planning to launch a new advocacy organization after the election to guide its public policy work expand access to abortions and other health services.
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.
