CVS Pharmacists Share Must-Have Medications For Every Household

From sunburns to sniffles, having the right products on hand can help you stay healthy at home

Abortion Providers In Oregon Say Little Has Changed Amid The Nationwide Legal Fight

The battle over the abortion pill mifepristone is headed to the Supreme Court but, in the meantime, the pill is available in Oregon.

U.S. Judge Rules Insurers Don't Have To Cover Many Free Preventive Health Services

“This ruling is not only misguided, it is outright dangerous and could cost lives,” Schumer, a New York Democrat, said in a statement.

State Caregivers In Oregon Group Homes Reach Crisis

"We physically can’t keep going. We're being forced to literally live at work or choose our families," caregiver Paula Burlington said.

2 Infants With High Lead Levels Prompt Warnings Against Skin Cream

One test showed the cream, Diep Bao, had 1,000 times the allowable lead level for cosmetics

Oregon Hospitals Face ‘Dire' Situation Involving Large Numbers Of Sick Children And Adults

OHSU has stopped all non-emergency pediatric procedures, added overflow capacity by putting beds in hallways and conference rooms.

Oregon Health Authority Bringing In Dozens Of Contract Nurses For Children's Hospitals

Dozens of children are in Oregon hospitals with RSV, including some in intensive care.

Oregon Identifies 1st Suspected Monkeypox Case, Health Officials Say

Oregon has identified its first suspected case of monkeypox, officials say. The man traveled to a community with confirmed cases.

Oregon COVID-19 Cases Back Above 1,000; Hospitalizations Drop

While the number of cases rose back above 1,100, the number of hospitalizations dropped.

Oregon COVID-19 Cases Drop Below 1,000 For Three Straight Days

The Oregon Health Authority says that the total cases over the four-day holiday weekend was just 3,400.

Oregon COVID-19 Case Decline Not Fast Enough To Save Everyone

The Oregon Health Authority says that the deaths of 57 more Oregonians were reported on Tuesday.

Oregon COVID-19 Cases Drop, Hospitalizations Also On The Decline

The Oregon Health Authority says that hospitalizations, patients in intensive care units, both dropped on Monday.

How To Get An Affordable Flu Shot In Oregon

GoodRx is working with leading pharmacy chains to get you lower prices for your flu shot.

Oceanview Sr. Living Exec. Dir. to Shave Head on Sat. for Charity

Event will be held live on Saturday, October 10 at 1 pm (PST) on Facebook with donations being accepted online or via check

Unvaccinated Oregon Boy Nearly Died Of Tetanus, CDC Says

Tetanus is exceedingly rare, but an Oregon 6-year-old who wasn’t vaccinated against it and other diseases nearly died, the CDC said.

Opioid Prescription Guidelines Published: Oregon Health Authority

The guidelines were developed to help healthcare clinicians make evidence-based prescribing decisions when treating pain.

$5M Public Health Modernization Investment Working: OHA

The Oregon Legislature's investments have reportedly improved healthcare opportunities in counties across the state.

Policy Recommendations Reveal Path To OHA's Future

The Oregon Health Authority Board on Monday revealed its plan for "CCO 2.0," the agency's next state healthcare initiative.

'Get Immunized Before Flu Season Hits,' State Suggests

With the influenza season fast approaching, the Oregon Health Authority advises all residents to get their flu vaccinations soon.

Obesity In Oregon: New Maps Show How Common It Is

Obesity prevalence in the U.S. “remains high,” according to new self-reported data released by the CDC.

Oregon Health Plan Receives 90% Member Approval, Survey Shows

While a majority of members supported their OHP services, a few suggestions for improvement addressed expanded coverage and improved access.

No Health Insurance? Check State Programs, Health Officials Say

Many Oregonians who did not have health coverage last year would likely have qualified for the Oregon Health Plan, a new state report shows.

Cannon Beach Water Safe, Health Officials Say

A health advisory for ocean water at Cannon Beach was lifted Thursday — just in time for Labor Day weekend.

Detroit Lake Health Advisory Lifted Thursday: OHA

A health advisory issued July 27 for Detroit Lake and Big Cliff Reservoir, due to algae toxins, was lifted on Thursday.

Socioeconomic Issues Undermine Health Improvements: Report

Though social health factors are lagging, the quinquennial State Health Assessment shows improvements in Oregon's Medicaid program and CCOs.

Health Advisory Lifted For Upper Klamath Lake

The levels of cyanotoxins detected in the lake have reportedly dropped below guidelines for human exposure, but not for pets.

'Do Not Eat Honey Smacks,' CDC Warns

The Kellogg's breakfast cereal is reportedly linked to a multi-state salmonella outbreak, which has sickened at least 2 people in Oregon.

Health Advisory For Lake Billy Chinook To Include Whole Lake

The presence of a spreading toxic cyanobacteria bloom has urged state health officials to expand the advisory issued on June 22.

Detroit Lake: Recreational Use Health Advisory Issued

Detected cyanotoxins levels above the guidelines set by the Oregon Health Authority has forced a health advisory for Detroit Lake.

Health Share Earns $43M; Will Reinvest Into Community Health

Coordinated Care Organization Health Share of Oregon met 14 of 17 improvement targets, earning 100% of its pay-for-performance dollars.

Salem Water Advisory: July 5 Update

Salem officials have developed online resources to help residents and water customers learn more about the city's water quality.

Oregon Hospitals Provide $2.19B In Community Benefits: Report

A report from the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems showed state hospitals in 2016 continued to fulfill their 2015 pledge.

State Health Director To Meet With Oregon Communities

Oregon Health Authority's Patrick Allen will visit 10 cities this summer to discuss the future of the Oregon Health Plan with residents.

Federal Gag Rule Leaves Oregonians Without Essential Healthcare

The new Trump-Pence rule makes it illegal for Title X program healthcare providers to tell patients how to access abortion, birth control.

Life Flight Improves Ease Of Access For Services

With its new app, LFN Respond, the Life Flight Network has made calling for its services as easy as pushing a button.

2019 Insurance Rate Proposal Released

Insurance provider rate changes for 2019 vary from nearly 10 percent decreases for some to more than 15 percent increases for others.

Too Few Oregon Health Care Workers Get Flu Shots, Study Shows

According to an Oregon Health Authority report, only 73 percent of health care workers in Oregon received an influenza vaccine last year.

The Best Hospitals In Oregon Graded: Report

The nonprofit group Leapfrog has released its hospital safety grades. See how your local hospitals fared.

Watch Out For Toxic Algae This Summer, State Health Agency Warns

While most algae blooms found in lakes and rivers are harmless, some carry toxins that can cause illness in both people and animals.

When Is A Good Time To Ignore A Work Call?

The State Accident Insurance Fund (SAIF) suggests mobile employees and their employers work out a system for taking calls to avoid disaster.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.