Health Archives

C.O. to share in $16 million to improve children’s health

January 16, 2020 9:27 am KTVZ news sources

Oregon will receive millions in new federal funding to develop better ways to reduce health risks for children and prevent unnecessary hospital…

Winter is the best time to test homes for radon gas

January 10, 2020 12:57 am KTVZ news sources

Many parts of Oregon remain at risk of high radon – an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas. It is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that…

OSU expands campus-wide tobacco products ban

January 9, 2020 10:50 am KTVZ news sources

OSU adopted a smoke-free campus policy for all students, employees and visitors in 2012 BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State University…

Bend family celebrates girl’s ‘miracle’ recovery

January 3, 2020 8:43 pm Barney Lerten

Rob Ryan was hanging the Christmas lights at his family’s Bend home one Sunday in November when a 33-day medical nightmare with a miraculous happy…

Ridgeview HS student pertussis case prompts letter to parents

December 13, 2019 4:11 pm KTVZ News Team

A student at Ridgeview High School recently contracted pertussis, also known as whooping cough, prompting a letter sent home Thursday to all Redmond…

Illness forces 3rd Oregon school district to close

December 19, 2019 9:48 am The Associated Press

The Central Linn School District has shut down after dozens of students come down with the flu and…

OSU study: Watermelon pills helped health of obese mice

December 19, 2019 11:59 pm KTVZ news sources

Eating watermelon in the form of powdered supplements helped adult obese mice avoid some detrimental health effects of an unhealthy diet, according…

St. Charles IDs significant health needs across region

December 18, 2019 3:35 pm KTVZ news sources

St. Charles Health System’s Board of Directors has approved Community Health Needs Assessments for Bend, Madras, Prineville and…

PhRMA files suit against new Oregon prescription drug laws

December 12, 2019 8:47 am The Associated Press

A drug company trade group has filed a legal challenge to new Oregon laws designed to curb prescription prices.…

OSU study: Antibiotics often prescribed without documented reason

December 11, 2019 9:33 pm KTVZ news sources

A study of outpatient visits to health care providers in the U.S. during a one-year period suggests 18 percent of antibiotic prescriptions were…

Oregon AG sues Johnson & Johnson, alleges deceptive marketing

December 3, 2019 4:27 pm KTVZ News Team

Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Johnson & Johnson and a subsidiary, alleging deceptive marketing of…

Warm Springs health center earns national honor for HPV efforts

December 3, 2019 10:25 am KTVZ news sources

Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center has been named the “HPV Vaccine Is Cancer Prevention Champion” for outstanding efforts to protect adolescents…

State’s new bid to eliminate HIV infections — and stigmas

December 2, 2019 6:19 pm Arielle Brumfield

Dec. 1 is recognized as World AIDS Day, and to mark the event, the Oregon Health Authority said Monday it has partnered with End HIV Oregon to…

COIC, then LogistiCare to provide OHP non-emergency rides to doctor

November 26, 2019 1:30 pm KTVZ News Team

PacificSource said Tuesday it has contracted with COIC, then LogistiCare to provide non-emergency rides to doctors for Medicaid patients in Central…

OSU study: We love coffee so much, caffeine literally in our blood

November 26, 2019 10:29 am KTVZ News Team

Scientists at Oregon State University may have proven how much people love coffee, tea, chocolate, soda and energy drinks as they validated their new…