Detailed Agenda for the 2022 Oregon State of Reform Health Policy Conference is now available!
Ethan Kispert | Sep 29, 2022 | Oregon
New OHSU study reveals breakthrough infections increase immunity to COVID-19
Oregon Health & Science University | Sep 23, 2022 | Oregon
Vaccine boosters and breakthrough infections following vaccination both provide a substantial and potentially pandemic-breaking immunity against COVID-19, according to new laboratory research from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). The study, published Wednesday in the journal Med, is the latest in a series of OHSU discoveries using blood
While Ballot Measure 110 offers Oregonians charged with drug crimes a treatment option in lieu of prison, many are no-shows for court
Shane Ersland | Sep 21, 2022 | Oregon
While the passage of Ballot Measure 110 in 2020 offered Oregonians charged with drug offenses treatment options as an alternative to a stint in prison, many people are not seeking treatment. Phil Lemman, Deputy State Court Administrator with the Oregon Judicial Department, gave an update on Ballot Measure
5 Things Oregon: Mobile crisis services, Topical Agenda, Q&A w/ Dr. Melinda Davis
Emily Boerger | Sep 15, 2022 | Oregon
In this month's newsletter we feature a conversation on rural health care with ORPRN's Dr. Melinda Davis, a video on federal health policy from HHS Regional Director (Region 10) Ingrid Ulrey, and details on Oregon's recently-approved Medicaid mobile crisis services program. We also have a couple of updates on our
Youth-led council will support Oregon communities with COVID-19 school-based recovery efforts
Oregon Health Authority | Sep 15, 2022 | Oregon
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) recently formed the Statewide Youth Advisory Council, which will support schools and communities with COVID-19 school-based recovery efforts. This summer, OHA appointed 20 youths between the ages of 15 and 19 to serve on the council and lead decision making for $1 million
Afternoon Keynote: Ingrid Ulrey discusses HHS’ top 3 national health issues
Shane Ersland | Sep 14, 2022 | Alaska, Oregon, Washington
Ingrid Ulrey, Regional Director of District 10 for the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), capped the 2022 Inland Northwest State of Reform Policy Conference by discussing HHS’ top 3 national health issues. Ulrey was appointed by the Biden Administration about 8 months ago to serve
Oregon State Hospital to receive Oregon OSHA violations
Oregon Health Authority | Sep 9, 2022 | Oregon
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) has notified Oregon State Hospital (OSH) that the hospital will be cited with 3 violations related to workplace violence and injuries in the areas of documentation, thorough investigation and response. Oregon-OSHA also warned the hospital of 3 additional issues on the