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How to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine in Clark County

WEBCLARK COUNTY, Wash. — Eligible Clark County residents can now start signing up for the COVID-19 vaccine, the county's public health department announced …

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Clark County clinics full due to respiratory illnesses

WEBThe impact at PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center is real — a hospital that normally would average between 280 and 310 patients right now is …

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Multnomah County health official urges people to get …

WEBAccording to the CDC, more than half of the country is dealing with "high levels" of infection, with local health officials urging people to get vaccinated.

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Oregon doctor shares how to navigate healthcare system …

WEBShe added that even with primary care being so important to your health, some people don't have a primary care doctor. About 85% of baby boomers and older …

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Oregon Health Authority's new leader discusses priorities …

WEBThe Oregon Health Authority oversees the Oregon Health Plan, the state's Medicaid program, public health systems and the Oregon State Hospital.

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Legacy Health opens expanded medical center in …

WEBThe extra 21,000 square feet will help the medical center keep up with the growing population of the Mid-Willamette Valley region. The approximately $37 million …

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Multnomah County nurses demand health leadership …

WEBThe Oregon Nurses Association members who work for the county's health department, and in the detention centers, sent leaders a letter demanding change at the …

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How Oregon leaders are fixing a flawed mental health …

WEBAn aerial shot of Unity Center for Behavioral Health, a go-to source for mental healthcare in Portland, Oregon.

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Portland-area Shigella cases grow to more than 200

WEBThere have been 218 cases of Shigella reported in the Portland metro area so far in 2023, with 45 of those cases emerging in December. Health officials said they …

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You won’t get a $6,400 allowance from a free ACA health plan

WEB44°. No, you won’t get a $6,400 spending allowance from a free health insurance plan. Watch on. No, Medicare recipients cannot get a free Medicare flex card. …

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Low-income families across Portland receive critical home repairs

WEBRebuilding Together said that fixed-income families are often forced to prioritize food and healthcare over attending to the crumbling foundation of an older home.

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State asked to help fix Multnomah County's mental health system

WEBUpdated: 7:08 PM PST January 29, 2024. PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County's behavioral health system desperately needs help, according to Commissioner …

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Legacy Health, Regence contract deadline looms kgw.com

WEBLegacy is a major player in providing healthcare for people in Oregon and southwest Washington. Regence is a major health insurance company, covering 30,000 …

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Giant prehistoric salmon had spiked teeth that pointed outward

WEBThe fossils found in Gateway are a discovery that scientists say is a game-changer to understanding the origins of salmon.

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Washington County DA touts 'rapid' mental health evaluations

WEBThe county reports it conducted 100 "rapid fitness evaluations" in 2023 — mental health evaluations for defendants in jail that took weeks, rather than months.

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Report: Oregon needs 3,000 more behavioral health treatment …

WEBSALEM, Ore. — To meet the growing need for mental health and substance use treatment, a new draft report finds that Oregon needs to add roughly 3,000 …

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Adventist Health Tillamook shuts down 3 clinics in rural Oregon

WEBPublished:6:04 PM PDT March 15, 2024. Updated:7:31 PM PDT March 15, 2024. SHERIDAN, Oregon — The medical provider Adventist Health Tillamook recently …

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Gigantic octopus comes up to women's feet on Oregon Coast

WEBAngela Whitlock, a marine program coordinator with an environmental nonprofit, was walking through the area around 8 a.m., when the unexpected run-in took place.

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May 2024 Portland Voter Guide: Local Races kgw.com

WEBHere's a look at the top county and Metro races and local measures that will appear on the May 2024 primary ballot for voters in the Portland area. The information …

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Suspect arrested in fatal bar shooting in St. Johns neighborhood

WEBA suspect, Harold "Bob" Dulaney, has been arrested in the Feb. 5 fatal shooting of Charles Hassel.

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Unable to get mental health treatment, Oregon man killed his …

WEBHunter Graham says his family's tragedy is evidence of Oregon's flawed mental health system, which waits for someone to commit a crime before mandating …

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Oregon Health Authority launches abortion access website

WEBIn 2023, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 2002, which gives minors under the age of 15 a pathway to get an abortion without notifying or gaining consent …

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New addiction treatment facility opens in Vancouver, Washington

WEBA new NorthStar Clinic is the brain-child of Jackson. When the Elmer’s closed he saw an opportunity at the location on Northeast 40th Street, just off Andresen …

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Investigations into discharged Providence Milwaukie who died

WEBThe Oregon Health Authority launched an investigation on Dec. 19. Disability Rights Oregon reported advocates are also looking into the case.

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OHSU Health CEO resigns amid Legacy Health acquisition kgw.com

WEBOHSU Health Systems CEO Dr. John Hunter steps down amid Legacy Health acquisition. Credit: KRISTYNA WENTZ-GRAFF. OHSU Healthcare CEO Dr. …

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