Methamphetamines and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl helped drive an increase in opioid overdoses and related deaths in 2021, according to a new Oregon Health
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First Oregon Pediatric Case of Monkeypox Confirmed
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is confirming the state’s first pediatric case of monkeypox virus (hMPXV). OHA and county public health officials say the case is
Latest Oregon COVID Breakthrough Data Released
Oregon Health Authority’s most recent update on COVID-19 breakthrough cases, released today, reported 40,013 cases of infection during the month of July. Of those cases,
Oregon Health Authority Releases Statement After Supreme Court Ruling
Following a U.S. Supreme Court decision today that overturns Roe vs. Wade, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is reminding people that abortion remains legal in the
First Case of “Monkeypox” Reported in Oregon
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is reporting the first case of probable hMPXV (denoting the human version of the monkeypox virus) in Oregon. The individual identifies
Oregon to Release $517M in Funds to Support Behavioral Health
State health officials at the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) have announced a plan to distribute a package of $517 million in investments aimed at improving
Latest Oregon Vaccine Breakthrough Case Report Released
Oregon Health Authority’s most recent update on COVID-19 breakthrough cases, released today, reported 18,608 cases of infection during the month of April. Of those cases,
OHA Releases COVID Breakthrough Case Report
Oregon Health Authority’s most recent update on COVID-19 breakthrough cases, released today, reported 2,035 cases of the virus during the week of March 27 to
OHA Ready for Expected Federal Green Light of Second Booster Shot
Oregon has plenty of COVID-19 vaccine supply to meet increased demand that may occur after federal agencies this week authorized second booster doses for people
Oregon’s Suicide Rate Improves For 2020 Year
Oregon had the nation’s 13th highest suicide rate across all ages in 2020—an improvement from the year before when the state was ninth in suicide
State Encourages Vaccinations As Late Flu Season Cases Rise
This month’s lifting of state mask requirements put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic is prompting many Oregonians to remove their face coverings, and health
OHA Launches Post-Omicron “RISE” Recovery Phase
As the state’s mask requirements begin lifting due to rapidly declining COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is kicking off the recovery phase
