A Hillsboro patient alleges a Kaiser podiatrist injected 70% isopropyl alcohol into her toes instead of a numbing medication; she’s suing for $13 million.

A Johns Hopkins analysis of 2025 Oregon Health Authority data finds the state's psilocybin program is being used largely for wellness and perspective shifts, raising safety and equity questions.

Oregon Health Plan has launched Fruit & Vegetable and Pantry Stocking benefits that will deliver grocery boxes or preloaded grocery cards to eligible members for up to six months.

Multnomah County's inspections handed out several perfect 100s and flagged a hand‑washing lapse at Bamboo Sushi that dropped it into the 80s.

Providence St. Vincent celebrated its 100th heart transplant since launching in July 2020. The team has since completed five more procedures, bringing the total to 105.

InnerTrek, co-founded by Measure 109 architect Tom Eckert, closed its Portland psilocybin service center after three years and will pivot to training and national practicums.

Eligible OHP members may get free air conditioners and filters delivered to their homes to reduce heat- and smoke-related health risks.

A Portland seven‑time skin‑cancer survivor helped push a law that paves a path for Medicare to cover multi‑cancer blood tests — implementation depends on FDA and CMS reviews.

Impostors used OHSU oncologist Brian Druker’s name on X and Facebook to market ivermectin as a cancer cure. OHSU alerted platforms and experts warn patients to verify claims.

OHA has lowered the AQI thresholds that trigger cancellations and scaled-back play for summer camps and youth sports, meaning more frequent moves indoors when smoke appears.

Starting June 5, Oregon will treat nicotine pouches, gum and lozenges as tobacco products, folding them into licensing, inspections and the 21‑plus sales rule. The move aims to curb youth nicotine use.

Oregon is seeing an early, intense tick season and clinics warn more bite‑related visits are coming in. Some tick bites can trigger alpha‑gal, a delayed red‑meat allergy; experts urge repellents, permethrin and tick checks.

Nurses say OHSU has paused plans to expand Doernbecher’s NICU as the 30‑year‑old unit runs dangerously full. Staff and parents warn cramped rooms risk safety for the sickest newborns.