‘Devastating’: 988 LGBTQ+ help line cut, but local resources still available in Central Oregon
A specialized crisis line for LGBTQ+ youth under 988 has officially shut down, sparking concern among mental health…
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A specialized crisis line for LGBTQ+ youth under 988 has officially shut down, sparking concern among mental health…
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mid Oregon Credit Union recently pledged $225,000 to support health care initiatives across Central Oregon with a donation to…
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The Oregon Health Authority is marking the third anniversary of 988 โ the three-digit number that anyone can call, text or chat when in need of…
Continue ReadingBy Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) — Does the popular activity benchmark of walking 10,000 steps a day feel like too distant of a goal? Donโt…
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Howard, Brenda Goodman, Meg Tirrell, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services has adopted a recommendation to…
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(Update: Addimg statement from Deschutes County Health Services) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Health Services says there have been no…
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) โ School-based health centers throughout Oregon reported record highs in patient visits and people served during the 2023-24…
Continue ReadingBy Brenda Goodman, Meg Tirrell, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — A nonprofit anti-vaccine group founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said it is funding…
Continue ReadingBy Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Extremely high levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been…
Continue ReadingBy Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Health and Human Services said Monday that itโs undertaking an initiative to reform the…
Continue ReadingBy Sandee LaMotte, CNN (CNN) — Plant-based meats have an image problem. Itโs not flavor or appearance. Look-alike beef burgers, chicken-like…
Continue ReadingBy Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — A man died last week after being pulled into an MRI machine by a โlarge metallic chainโ police said he was…
Continue ReadingBy Sara Sidner, CNN (CNN) — Dr. Judith Joseph says joy isnโt just a nice-to-have โ itโs a part of who we are. โWe are built with that…
Continue ReadingPersonal essay by Dr. Jen Harvey, CNN (CNN) — โWho wants to start in goal?โ I asked. Four kidsโ hands shot up. โOK. Weโll go in this…
Continue ReadingBy Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — Starting this fall, a cane sugar-sweetened version of Coca-Cola will be on store shelves, the company announced…
Continue ReadingBy Katia Hetter, CNN (CNN) — A person died from pneumonic plague in Arizona last week, the first death from the disease in this region in…
Continue ReadingBy Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifelineโs specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth have officially ended…
Continue ReadingBy Kameryn Griesser, CNN (CNN) — Tossing and turning every night? Doing more physical activities throughout the week is a known way to improve…
Continue ReadingBy Kameryn Griesser, CNN (CNN) — Itโs a Sunday evening, but your work for the week is already cut out for you. You throw your bedsheets in…
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Right now,ย smoke and air quality concerns areย top of mind for many Central Oregonians. It’s important to remember to limit…
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