Ebony Clarke spoke at gathering of more than 1,000 for workers involved in behavioral health
HEALTH CARE
Oregon House passes sweeping bill to guarantee access to abortion, gender-affirming care
The bill stands in opposition to legislation in Republican-led states blocking access and criminalizing care.
With Medicaid review underway, hundreds of callers a day give up on state’s helpline
State officials acknowledge call takers need more training, with at least one telling a member the wrong information – twice.
New COVID surge expected as health officials urge vulnerable residents to get updated booster
An Oregon Health Authority official expects the virus to stick around, just like influenza.
Covid weekly report for April 14: Slight increase in local cases
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports two newly identified deaths of a local resident with Covid.
Covid weekly report for April 7: Cases, hospitalizations sharply decrease
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports one newly identified death of a local resident with Covid.
Medication-assisted treatment center expands to west Salem
Polk County residents can receive same-day prescriptions for medication to move off illegal drugs at Ideal Option’s second Salem clinic, opened last month.
Covid weekly report for March 31: Local cases continue decreasing
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports two newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
Covid weekly report for March 24: Cases decrease a second week
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports four newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.
Covid weekly report for March 17: Cases decrease again
In the past week, the Oregon Health Authority reports four newly identified deaths of local residents with Covid.