Health Archives

Merkley, Wyden urge delay in Medicare website overhaul

October 9, 2019 5:31 pm KTVZ News Team

Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Wednesday they are urging the Trump administration to delay implementation of a Medicare enrollment…

Officials: 1 more vaping-related illness in Oregon

October 8, 2019 8:38 pm KTVZ News Team

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Health officials say one more Oregonian has a vaping-related severe lung illness, raising Oregon’s toll to nine…

Study: Coordinated care model cuts unscheduled hospital visits

October 7, 2019 11:07 pm KTVZ News Team

Oregon Medicaid enrollees are less likely to make unscheduled trips to the hospital following the implementation of the state’s…

Wilsonville teen, mom want to treat cancer with CBD oil

October 6, 2019 4:29 pm KTVZ News Team

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Wilsonville teen and her mother have argued with the state that they should be able to treat the girl’s cancer…

Gov. Brown orders 6-month ban on sale of flavored vaping products

October 5, 2019 6:07 pm KTVZ News Team

(Update: Adding to AP story, OLCC plans for next steps) SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s governor ordered a temporary ban Friday on the sale…

OSU study: Deafness-causing protein deficiency may make brain rewire itself

October 5, 2019 7:08 am KTVZ News Team

The brains of people with congenital deafness may be rewiring themselves in ways that affect how those people learn, suggesting a need to develop new…

Bend conference addresses rural health care needs

October 3, 2019 2:46 am KTVZ News Team

The 36th annual Rural Health Conference kicked off Wednesday at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes in Bend. The two-day conference attracts health care…

Corvallis man sues clinic over donated sperm used for 17 kids

October 2, 2019 10:52 pm KTVZ News Team

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Corvallis man who says his donated sperm was used to father at least 17 children in violation of an agreement that allowed…

Crook County chooses new mental health service provider

October 2, 2019 4:11 pm KTVZ News Team

BestCare Treatment Services will take over as the Crook County Community Mental Health provider, replacing Lutheran Community Services Northwest,…

Kids’ healthy eating habits: Don’t ‘yuck’ someone’s ‘yum’

October 2, 2019 5:19 am KTVZ News Team

To combat rising obesity rates among children, experts say healthy eating habits are key. One program aiming to put kids on track for healthier food…

8 vaping lung illness cases reported in Oregon

October 1, 2019 8:17 pm KTVZ News Team

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — State health officials say three additional cases of severe lung illnesses linked to vaping have been reported, bringing…

Oregon could consider banning vape sales for 6 months

September 28, 2019 9:52 pm KTVZ News Team

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — State health officials have told Gov. Kate Brown that banning vape sales for half a year could help stem the vaping-related…

Vaping controversy hits home on the High Desert

September 28, 2019 9:50 pm KTVZ News Team

The issues surrounding whether the government should increase regulations on vaping products amid a growing number of illnesses and deaths continue…

Washington joins other states in flavored vaping ban

September 27, 2019 10:54 pm KTVZ News Team

(Update: Adding quotes, details) SEATTLE (AP) — Washington is joining several other states in banning the sale of flavored vaping products amid…

Deer hunting season arrives with health warning

September 27, 2019 5:32 pm KTVZ News Team

(Update: Comment from ODFW biologist, hunter) As deer hunters prepare for this weekend’s opening of rifle season, there’s a new health…

Helt to introduce bill to ban flavored e-cigarettes

September 27, 2019 5:31 pm KTVZ News Team

Rep. Cheri Helt, R-Bend, said Thursday she will introduce legislation during the February legislative session to ban retail and online sales of all…

Oregon reports second death, warns: Stop vaping immediately

September 27, 2019 5:30 pm KTVZ News Team

The Oregon Health Authority issued a public health warning late Thursday urging people to immediately stop using all vaping products after confirming…