Oregon flu season peaks earlier than in recent years
The Oregon Health Authority finds the flu season peaking earlier than in recent years, with nearly 300 people reporting flu-like symptoms in…
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Wyden-Merkley bill would fund Warm Springs, other tribes’ water system upgrades
Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced legislation Thursday to improve water quality and services for tribal communities in…
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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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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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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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