Over 3,000 Oregon nurses strike over work conditions and benefits, affecting Providence Health facilities. Despite stalled negotiations, patient care continues with replacement staff.

Oregon nurses at Providence hospitals plan a strike over working conditions and staffing laws, while the hospital aims to fill gaps with travel nurses.

Over 3,000 Oregon nurses plan a three-day strike at Providence hospitals for better conditions, adherence to the Safe Staffing Law, and fair pay. The Oregon Nurses Association delivered the strike notice amid stalled negotiations.

Groundbreaking for the new Center for Addictions Triage and Treatment in Beaverton responds to the local need for addiction services, offering detox and residential care by late 2025.

Multnomah County seeks expertise for its new behavioral health center, targeting a September opening with services for people with SUD and mental health issues.

A Beaverton woman, Kyung Lee, won a $260 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson for her mesothelioma, which she attributed to their talc-based Baby Powder.

The article reports on a briefing given to the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners about the state of their Behavioral Health Division, highlighting the division's activities, challenges, and the need for better system integration.

Multnomah County has proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month to emphasize the importance of accessibility and cultural attunement in mental health services for all community members.

Multnomah County warns 1,092 Health Center clients of a potential data breach after a former employee kept a County-issued laptop containing private data.

Multnomah County reports a significant rise in fentanyl-related deaths, with the rates soaring since 2018. The Health Department's report reveals concerns over co-occurring substance use and demographic disparities in the impact of the epidemic.

Multnomah County reported 322 fentanyl-related fatalities in 2023, contributing to a five-year death toll of 868 in the region, with substance mixing increasing overdose risks.

Washington County officials seek public help to identify a man found dead near Beaverton's Elmonica MAX Station on April 20, described as a white male, aged 45-64 with distinctive scars and dental work, wearing green scrubs and a black puffer vest.

Multnomah County launched a fentanyl awareness campaign to combat drug overdoses among teens, focusing on counterfeit pills and providing naloxone and educational resources.