Oregon officials watching for Omicron, urge vaccinations, boosters ‘soon as possible’
No cases of the latest variation of Covid-19 have been reported in the U.S. – but they are expected
The Oregon Health Authority said Monday...
Medical professionals want mental health program extended to Oregon nurses
The Oregon Wellness Program now offers free and confidential therapy sessions to doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, podiatrists and dentists
The pandemic’s been tough on...
State lifts outside mask requirement, requires unvaccinated students exposed to Covid-19 test to stay...
The heads of the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Education announced loosened Covid-19 requirements for students and the public.
Students who are vaccinated...
U.S. food safety experts offer tips for Thanksgiving
The pandemic has not gone away, but the focus on Thursday will be on food and loved ones, not on disease.
But Thanksgiving can also...
Oregon State Hospital annex in Junction City adding 24 patients
Originally published by Oregon Capital Chronicle. For more coverage related to Oregon state government, politics and policy, visit the Oregon Capital Chronicle website.
Oregon State...
Nurse shortage in Oregon impairing health care, advocates say
The usual checks and balances in the medical system designed to promote healing are showing cracks, they say
Originally published by Oregon Capital Chronicle. For...
Legislator again proposes early release of terminally ill prisoners in Oregon
Originally published by Oregon Capital Chronicle. For more coverage related to Oregon state government, politics and policy, visit the Oregon Capital Chronicle website.
Oregon lawmakers...
Children in crisis: Improvement is slow for distressed Oregon families
New beds for psychiatric residential treatment and intensive therapy will help, state officials say
Originally published by Oregon Capital Chronicle. For more coverage related to...
Children in crisis: Pandemic sparked exodus of employees in children’s mental health system
Specialists say their employees aren’t coming back because the pay is poor and the job is difficult
Originally published by Oregon Capital Chronicle. For more...
Children in crisis: ‘Bottlenecked’ mental health system leaves kids untreated
Providers say they’re seeing an increasing number of children with severe mental health issues
Originally published by Oregon Capital Chronicle. For more coverage related to...