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Oregon’s mental health workforce ‘crisis’ exacerbates …

WebAspiring behavioral health providers can make more money working in physical health positions, she said. The average wage of a mental health social worker …

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Multnomah County mental health leaders agree some …

(2 days ago) WebAs Oregon wrestles with how to best treat patients with severe mental illness, a group of Portland-area mental health leaders said involuntary treatment is an …

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Dear Doctor: It is rare for congenital heart conditions to …

(8 days ago) WebDr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public …

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Letter from the Editor: We’re focusing on mental health

(2 days ago) WebOur team reported a staggering statistic: Oregon leads the nation in childhood mental health conditions, with one-fifth of young people ages 12 to 17 …

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Fentanyl, ‘Tranq’ pose new challenges to venerable

(2 days ago) WebFentanyl, ‘Tranq’ pose new challenges to venerable treatment systems. Published: Nov. 27, 2023, 6:57 a.m. Commonly administered doses of buprenorphine, …

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Medicare Guide 2024: Local resources available to guide …

(1 days ago) WebIn Oregon, an important resource is the Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance program, known as SHIBA. Counselors are trained to help senior citizens …

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Audit: Oregon’s drug decriminalization Measure 110 …

(9 days ago) WebHealth authority officials said many of the providers funded under Measure 110 are new to the state health care system and can’t handle conducting rigorous data collection. The nature of some

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Coronavirus News The Coronavirus in Oregon

(9 days ago) WebPrices for hospital services, the single biggest component of medical care, accelerated in December and even faster in January, to an annual rate of 5.5%. Consumer cost …

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Judge rules that patients’ rights were violated by state …

(8 days ago) WebA federal judge last week directed the Oregon State Hospital to admit two patients who alleged the hospital violated their constitutional rights by delaying their …

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Anti-vaccine Portland pediatrician agrees to restrictions

(2 days ago) WebPortland pediatrician Paul Norman Thomas has agreed to significant restrictions on his medical practice that prevent him from discussing vaccinations with …

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Letter from the Editor: Reporter captures heartbreak of Oregon’s …

(1 days ago) Web22 hours ago · A few weeks ago, I wrote about The Oregonian/OregonLive’s mental health reporting project. We’ve assigned a small team of reporters to explore the many aspects …

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Why Medicare Advantage plans are popular with customers, but …

(4 days ago) Web19 hours ago · A hospital system in Georgia. Two medical groups in San Diego. Another in Louisville, Kentucky, and nearly one-third of Nebraska hospitals. Across the country, …

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Online therapy at school has skyrocketed for U.S. students

(6 days ago) Web18 hours ago · Now at least 16 of the 20 largest U.S. public school districts are offering online therapy sessions to reach millions of students, according to an analysis by The …

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Oregon’s Medicaid renewal process boots eligible children, adults …

(3 days ago) WebIt ordered the states to pause renewals for families that might be affected and reinstate those who had wrongly lost benefits.. On Sept. 21, CMS said 500,000 children …

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After thousands of heat deaths, states move to protect

(9 days ago) Web1 day ago · After two years of record-breaking heat that brought a surge of deaths and health emergencies, several states have enacted or are considering measures designed …

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Priorities for Oregon prisons: Hiring staff, meeting prisoner mental

(6 days ago) Web2 days ago · Three weeks into the job as leader of Oregon's prison system, Mike Reese said he’s focused on hiring and providing adequate mental health and re-entry services for …

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Investigators find serious lapses at Oregon State Hospital after

(8 days ago) WebIn late 2021, a patient from the hospital’s Junction City campus walked away from an outing, remaining at large for several weeks. While investigating, inspectors …

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Hospital lab test can result in surprising and painful bill

(8 days ago) WebTotal Bill: The hospital charged $9,520.02 for the blood tests and pathology services. The insurer negotiated that down to $6,700.50 and then paid $4,310.38, …

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Ask Amy: Mental health has woman staying home. What can she …

(8 days ago) Web2 days ago · Dear Amy: I am a woman in my mid-40s with two grown children. I have suffered with depression and anxiety for much of my life. I am on medication and work …

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Long term care insurance: The basics

(4 days ago) WebLong term care insurance: The basics. Published: Nov. 24, 2023, 10:27 a.m. Jewell Thomas’ children jointly pay about $4,000 a month for two home health aides, …

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Northwest Kaiser Permanente workers authorize strike as

(Just Now) WebA total of 4,000 health care employees have voted in favor of a strike against Kaiser Permanente, alleging low staffing levels, substandard patient care and repeated …

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High bar for hospitalizing mentally ill Portlanders without consent

(7 days ago) WebAspects of Oregon’s mental health system can endanger lives, particularly local officials’ interpretations of the state’s civil commitment law.

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The unfulfilled promises of the long-term care insurance industry

(4 days ago) WebFor 35 years, Angela Jemmott and her five brothers paid premiums on a long-term care insurance policy for their 91-year-old mother. But the policy does not …

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What is the difference between coronavirus and COVID-19

(6 days ago) WebAccording to the World Health Organization, COVID-19 is the name of the illness caused by the coronavirus. The coronavirus at issue in the recent world outbreak …

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Dear Doctor: What does fast nail growth actually mean

(Just Now) WebANSWER: This is an urban legend. Every person has a speed at which their nails will grow that is largely genetically determined, and a person in good health will …

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Dear Abby: Time for boyfriend to come clean about other

(2 days ago) Web5 hours ago · DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Rick,” and I broke up 10 years ago and reunited two years ago. I’m in good health, own my own home, and am financially independent. …

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