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Health Care Providers Continue Gender-Affirming Care As Legal Battle Plays Out
Despite an executive order, Oregon health care organizations haven't stopped care for youth patients, but some say a federal funding loss could devastate them.
Despite an executive order, Oregon health care organizations haven't stopped care for youth patients, but some say a federal funding loss could devastate them.
Fucking Political: Lessons From the Early AIDS Activists Who Took Matters Into Their Own Hands
It’s possible one booklet by two AIDS patients and their doctor—and another written by drag queens—saved thousands of lives.
It’s possible one booklet by two AIDS patients and their doctor—and another written by drag queens—saved thousands of lives.
Providence, Union Set to Re-Enter Negotiations Amid Historic Health Care Worker Strike
Roughly 4,000 Oregon health care workers are on strike. This time, the picket lines include physicians.
Roughly 4,000 Oregon health care workers are on strike. This time, the picket lines include physicians.
Portland Takes Rehab on the Road
Following in the footsteps of Maryland and California, Portland Fire & Rescue unveils mobile opioid use treatment program administered by paramedics.
New Research Finds No Link Between Measure 110 and Overdose Deaths
Research emerges amid heightened public scrutiny and new efforts to recriminalize hard drugs in Oregon
The First Portland Area Detox Center Funded By Measure 110 Will Open Soon
It’s the first drug withdrawal center in the Portland metro region to focus on fentanyl addiction, and proof that Measure 110 efforts are paying off
Oregon Lawmakers Seek to Expand Access to Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Healthcare Amid National Attacks
HB 2002 would protect Oregon providers from out-of-state persecution.
Oregon to End Healthcare Mask Requirement April 3
The announcement comes as the US moves to end the COVID-19 emergency declaration.
Oregon’s Possible Removal of COVID Precautions Prompts Mixed Reactions
Despite the continued spread of COVID, health officials say rolling back pandemic safety measures is necessary to preserve public trust in emergency situations.
Oregon Health Officials Optimistic about the Decline of COVID, Flu, and RSV
Despite the decline in respiratory illnesses, hospitals remain at or near capacity.
Tobacco Retailers Sue Multnomah County Over Ban on Flavored Products
While the future of Multnomah County’s ban is unclear, the lawsuit could be moot if the Oregon legislature passes a statewide flavored tobacco ban.
Multnomah County Bans Sale of Flavored Tobacco and Nicotine Products
The ban will go into effect in 2024.
An Update on Viruses Currently Plaguing Portland
The latest on COVID, RSV, mpox, and the flu
Transgender and Nonbinary Portlanders are Often Misgendered by Death Certificates, Officials Find
Epidemiologists from the Portland metro region are calling for a change to national standards.
Health Officials Urge Awareness as Monkeypox Outbreak is Declared in Oregon
While most cases are currently amongst gay and bisexual men, “anyone who has skin is susceptible to this virus.”
Everything You Need to Know About Monkeypox—and Not Just You Gays
What It Is, How to Stop It, Where to Get Vaccines, and the ~Discourse~ on Preventing Stigma
How Oregon’s Radical Reproductive Health Laws Ignited an Anti-Abortion Campaign
Oregon's the only state without laws restricting abortion. Will a reinvigorated anti-abortion fight change that?
How To Quit Facebook and Twitter
Come Join My Luddite Cult!
Technology—Helping You to Help Yourself
Podcasts and More: The New Media of Personal Growth
How to Smell Better
(And Have Grade-A Personal Hygiene)
Inmates’ Hospital Bills Are Costing Nearly $1 Million More than Expected This Year
And Things Could Grow Far Worse if Obamacare is Gutted
Is That Skin Cancer, or Just a Bug?
The Helpful ABCDEs (and Less Helpful LMNOPs) of Checking Yourself Out
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