Oregon State Hospital faces possible fines, contempt ruling over long admission waits for criminal defendants
Lawyers for Disability Rights Oregon and private hospitals on Thursday urged a federal judge to find the state in contempt of court and issue daily fines for failing to admit jailed criminal ...
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Oregon still dealing with its worst flu season in at least 15 years – but it’s not too late to get vaccinated
The state’s 2024-2025 influenza season is the worst since Oregon Health Authority began tracking the virus 15 years ago, with ...
Oregon lawmakers target hidden ‘facility fees’ contributing to higher medical costs
Facility fees charged for hospital care have grown more common for routine check-ups and procedures, consumer advocates say.
Oregon governor declares March 10 'Abortion Provider Appreciation Day': 'Continue to have your back'
Oregon's governor signed a proclamation to declare March 10, "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day," to affirm her ...
'They/Them/Turtle': Oregon mental health advisory board includes member who identifies as terrapin species
JD "Terrapin" Holt, who uses the pronouns "they/them" and "turtle," sits on the Oregon Health Authority's Consumer Advisory Council, which advises the agency's director on best practices around the ...
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Should you bring your child to a ‘measles party’? Oregon health officials say no
The Oregon Health Authority is warning families not to host “Measles Parties” to intentionally expose their children to the contagious disease, as it can be extremely dangerous, ...
Bill targets resources to address missing and murdered Indigenous people in Oregon
The proposal would provide victim outreach and prevention services related to missing and murdered Indigenous people.
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Advocacy groups push for contempt judgment against Oregon for mental health admission delays
Oregon has dozens of people waiting an average of over 13 days to be admitted to the state psychiatric hospitals. State ...
10 file $51M lawsuit against Oregon Youth Authority over alleged sex abuse by doctor
The lawsuit alleges the doctor's abuse was so "prolific" at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility he was commonly known as "Dr ...
Oregon health Q&A: At age 77, how can I tell if I’m protected against measles?
Q: I am a fairly healthy 77-year-old woman who has always been dutiful about being fully vaccinated. In reading about the, ...
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‘Dr. Cold Fingers’: Oregon Youth Authority staffer accused of sexually abusing boys in custody
The Oregon Youth Authority is facing a lawsuit regarding the sexual abuse of 10 child victims while they were in custody at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility.
Oregon Youth Authority investigator failed to review thousands of cases, report finds
The former top investigator at the Oregon Youth Authority failed to review and finalize more than 3,000 investigations into abuse complaints and almost a third of all cases opened since 2018 remain ...