Whooping cough case reported at Bend HS
The most recent of 52 cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough in Deschutes County this year was reported at Bend Senior High School,…
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New state program offers opioid overdose prevention kits
The Oregon Health Authority is launching a new program in an effort to combat opioid…
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Natural Grocers recalls organic soybeans
Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado-based natural grocery chain, is recalling Natural Grocers brand 2-pound Organic…
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Oregon agency to hold first hearing on prescription drug prices
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services will be hosting its first hearing on prescription drug prices on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 5:30…
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Oregon caregivers in the spotlight this month
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the important role these folks play in many people’s…
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Portland markets recall ground beef due to E. coli infection
New Seasons Market is recalling fresh ground beef sold at meat counters in three of its Portland-area stores because it may be contaminated with…
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Life-saving C.O. mobile medical clinic nearing end of life
A popular health care service for the homeless and Central Oregon veterans has gone mobile over the last few years. However, representatives with the…
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St. Charles official joins state health panel
St. Charles Health System Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Welander has been appointed to a state committee to tackle the issue of some of the…
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Bend girl recovering well after heart transplant
A Bend family is extremely thankful as their 9-year-old daughter is making a full recovery after getting a heart transplant late last month.…
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DEA in Seattle warns of dangerous counterfeit pills
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s regional office alerted the public Monday of dangerous counterfeit pills killing Americans.…
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Two new measles cases reported from PDX exposure
A Lane County resident and a visitor to Washington County have been diagnosed with measles, the Oregon Health Authority said Saturday. Their…
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The Oregon Opioid Tapering Task Force on Friday completed clinical guidelines on opioid tapering it developed over the past several months. The…
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New study finds ‘alarming’ rise in Oregon youth vaping
(Update: Adding Deschutes County official comment) While overall use of marijuana among Oregon youth has remained flat, the primary way they’re…
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Gov. Brown forms advisory council on mental illness issues
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown convened Thursday a Behavioral Health Advisory Council formed by Executive Order 19-06. The council will make recommendations…
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Brown names committee to tackle health care costs
Gov. Kate Brown announced Tuesday the membership of a committee to control the cost of health care for Oregonians. The committee will set an annual…
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Oregon seeing flu cases; officials urge vaccination
Health officials say they have started to see cases of flu in Oregon. They recommend everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine. People who get…
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St. Helens HS student dies of suspected meningitis
A St. Helens High School student died Monday and health officials suspect bacterial meningitis may have caused his death. Paul Lewis, 16, was a…
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St. Helens HS student dies of suspected meningitis
A St. Helens High School student died Monday and health officials suspect bacterial meningitis may have caused his death. Paul Lewis, 16, was a…
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Opioid overdose leaves La Pine mom with memories, pain
An average of five Oregonians die every week from an opioid overdose. But the impact of the drug epidemic reaches far beyond those lives lost, as the…
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OSU study: Blue light exposure may speed aging
Prolonged exposure to blue light, such as that which emanates from your phone, computer and household fixtures, could be affecting your longevity,…
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