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Oregon Health Authority review of proposed Kroger …

WEBOHA preliminary review of Kroger, Albertsons merger. According to OHA’s review, Kroger-owned pharmacies in Oregon provided prescriptions for 22% of all …

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Sejal Hathi, new OHA director, kicks off community …

WEBDr. Sejal Hathi, director of the Oregon Health Authority, recently completed three days of visits with local leaders, health care organizations, community advocates …

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COVID-19 cases peak hospitalizations Oregon vaccinations

WEBCOVID-19 cases in Oregon are on the rise, with 13.6% of reported tests positive the last week of September, a rate higher than the same time a year ago when …

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Oregon Health Authority study of community restoration …

WEB1:24. Inconsistencies in Oregon's behavioral health and judicial systems are contributing to a “revolving door” of defendants at the Oregon State Hospital and …

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COVID-19 vaccine: Second shot recommended for people …

WEBOregon health officials are urging people who are 65 or older to get a second dose of the 2023-2024 updated COVID-19 vaccine. A federal announcement issued last …

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How to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Marion and Polk counties

WEBThe clinics are closed some days due to the lack of vaccine doses available. People can also use the Google tool "Get Vaccinated Oregon" to register for alerts about …

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Bill to cap the cost of insulin at $35 passes in Oregon Senate

WEBThe Oregon Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would cap the cost of insulin at $35 and prevent those with chronic illnesses and disabilities from facing higher …

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Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, faces Cody Reynolds in …

WEBPriorities for Oregon and the country. Salinas said her priorities include fighting to bring down the cost of living, expand access to quality, affordable health care …

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Janelle Bynum and Jamie McLeod-Skinner running for 5th …

WEBBynum, meanwhile, twice defeated Chavez-DeRemer in 2016 and 2018 for state House District 51. McLeod-Skinner is an attorney and engineer and public servant.

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Shaina Maxey Pomerantz, Dan Rayfield running for …

WEBThe state attorney general helms the Oregon Department of Justice and is tasked with legally representing the state. Over 1,000 people work for the Oregon DOJ …

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Where to get a COVID-19 vaccine or booster in Marion, Polk …

WEBHours: Walk-ins accepted 2-5 p.m. Monday-Friday in the north parking lot. Location: 1401 N 10th Ave. Contact: Call 503-761-2175, option 5 or email …

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Oregon Health Authority launches website dedicated to abortion …

WEB0:04. 0:26. Oregon Health Authority launched an abortion access website Tuesday, to help patients navigate the reproductive health care system and ensure they …

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Mobile clinic provides opioid use treatment to tribal Oregonians

WEBThe Grand Ronde mobile clinic is the first of its kind in Oregon. It has been operating for nearly two years, providing a range of services, including methadone …

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¡Salud! celebrates 30 years of providing preventive care to …

WEBClinics started 30 years ago. ¡Salud! began in 1991 as a partnership between several vineyard and winery owners who were friends with providers at Tuality …

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Oregon drinking water systems mostly free from PFAS …

WEBOregon has just finished testing 140 drinking water systems across the state for PFAS, or per- and poly-fluorinated substances. The results: Only five small systems …

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Here's an inside look at Salem Health's new 150-bed patient tower

WEB0:26. Salem Health is slated to open a 150-bed patient tower this summer — an expansion hospital leaders say will continue to meet the demands of a growing …

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Former grocery store in Dallas transformed into outpatient clinic

WEBWhat outpatient services will be offered in the renovated Dallas building. Salem Health has owned the former Sentry building since 2003. It still had a walk-in …

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Four candidates vie in 6th District Republican primary

WEBBurch said the answer to expand access to quality, affordable health care is getting families more employment and more opportunities for health care under …

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Salem-area health inspections: Restaurants get violations

WEBABOUT RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS . This is a snapshot of the inspections conducted by the Polk County health department. Twice annually, licensed restaurants …

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Two vie for open Ward 1 Salem City Council seat

WEBMore about Ward 1 candidate Celine Coleman. Coleman previously worked for a public health agency in Arizona before moving to Salem in 2022 and listed experience …

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Democrats Haxton, Stapleton running in primary for House District …

WEBWhy they are the best candidate for House District 21. Stapleton said she understands the district's strengths and challenges because of her connection to the …

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What's that happening on State Street near downtown Salem

WEBOn Friday, hospital officials said Salem Health no longer has plans to pursue a construction project at the Country Drive site. Salem Health, the owner of the …

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Oregon winter storm accidents caused increase in emergency …

WEBMany hospital emergency rooms in the Willamette Valley saw increased visits last week after the snow and ice storms. Salem Health's emergency department …

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Legacy Silverton Medical Center hospital expansion doubles size …

WEB0:03. 1:26. It took years longer than anyone hoped, but the expanded portion of Legacy Silverton Medical Center is expected to open for patients Monday. What most …

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Salem falls short of providing homeless with medical respite

WEBSalem Health leases six units at the supportive housing development Redwood Crossings, providing homeless individuals who no longer require hospital care …

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