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Lack of insurance causes 500+ yearly deaths in Oregon

Those fighting health care reform in Oregon and the U.S. may want to reconsider. Recent research indicates that lack of health insurance directly...
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Oregon moves toward universal health coverage

Oregon just took another big step towards universal health coverage. Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed a bill yesterday that will extend free or...
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Obama's public option is the best option

In July 2008, Karen Kirsch followed the dream of many private health insurance holders, and sued Oregon state regulators for approving an average 26%...
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FDA reports Zicam smell loss complaints

Over 130 Zicam users have complained to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about long lasting and even permanent smell loss following their use of...
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Catlin Gabel cancels classes over swine flu

To the dismay of parents and students at Portland's Catlin Gabel looking forward to graduation ceremonies, the school has canceled both the last day...
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Portland ground beef recall

You might want to check the label on that ground beef in your freezer. Portland-based SP Provisions has issued a recall of nearly 40,000 pounds of...
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Oregon Health Network boosts rural health care capacity

Residents of rural Oregon may have Portland and Eugene beat on scenery, but they are at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to accessibility and...
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First legal suicide in Washington

Linda Fleming ended her life yesterday night. At 66, she became the first person to legally kill herself under Washington state's new assisted suicide...
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Health 101: Is there swine flu in Oregon?

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Confirmed cases of H1N1 swine flu in Oregon rose to over 400 before official reporting ending due to the number of cases. There have been seven...
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Health 101: Are Portland schools ready for swine flu?

Are Portland schools prepared for an outbreak of swine flu? That's the question many Portland parents were asking this week as Multnomah County had...
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