Clackamas County invests $16 million from Oregon Health Authority into mental health and addiction services, planning new outpatient and crisis centers, and support for those homeless post-recovery.

The San Francisco 49ers are releasing defensive player Arik Armstead, ending his nine-season run with the team due to unsuccessful salary restructure negotiations.

Oregon State Hospital's Superintendent Dolly Matteucci is retiring after navigating a pandemic and staffing crisis; Dr. Sara Walker will serve as interim replacement.

A lawsuit accuses St. Charles Health System of sending a patient's bill to collections without offering legally-required financial assistance based on income.

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.