The Oregon House passed a bill to reduce corporate influence in healthcare, garnering bipartisan support and aiming to mandate key medical roles to be filled by qualified medical professionals.

OHSU's medical school dean, Dr. David Jacoby, resigned after President Jacobs lost confidence in his handling of a scandal involving illicit photos by Dr. Dan Marks.

The Oregon Senate passed a bill capping insulin costs at $35 a month to support diabetics, with strong bipartisan support and a move to the House next.

Multnomah County offers free vaccine clinics for kids 5-19, with appointments and walk-ins at David Douglas High School, and an additional no-appointment clinic at Boys & Girls Club Rockwood.

Oregon's treatment providers face delays as the Oregon Health Authority is slow to fund projects to combat the state's drug crisis, despite legislative funding allocations.

Multnomah County opened severe weather shelters, providing training to staff and volunteers on using Narcan to reverse opioid overdoses, with no incidents reported during their operation.

Dr. Sejal Hathi joins Oregon as a key public health official, bringing experience from New Jersey and the Biden-Harris Administration, with hopes to advance state health initiatives.

CareOregon and SCAN Group have terminated their planned merger due to regulatory concerns and local opposition, impacting Oregon's healthcare landscape.

An Oregon resident caught bubonic plague from their pet cat, with officials stating community spread risk is low and stressing the importance of vigilance among pet owners.

A study suggests kids may choose foods based on gender stereotypes, impacting the eating habits of boys, particularly those concerned with social perceptions.

Legacy Health threatens to cut ties with Regence BlueCross BlueShield over reimbursement rates, potentially affecting Oregon patients' access to care.

The Oregon State Hospital implements a 'Plan of Correction' to address patient safety and security following a dangerous patient's escape in September 2023.

Creston Elementary in Portland closed areas due to fungi contamination; the issue is severe in rooms for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Repairs are planned following an air quality report.