Coverage of health in Oregon focuses on medical research, public health warnings, wellness trends, insurance changes and clinical treatment programs. It follows the developments as they affect the state.
Researchers say the experimental compound could help prevent or delay the onset of the disease that accounts for over 60% of dementia cases.
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Do you trust new Alzheimer's treatments will actually deliver real results?
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Do you trust your local government to help families in a youth mental health crisis?
The Oregon Health Authority has moved its Crisis to Care guide for families of young people in mental health crises to an online format.
The state forestry department will hold five events in November to showcase debris disposal methods that reduce air pollution.
The regional campus will house the Crossroads Lodge residential substance use disorder treatment facility.
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Is now a good time for you to review and potentially change your Medicare plan?
Oregon residents on Medicare are receiving notices detailing coverage changes ahead of the upcoming enrollment period.
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Do you feel that quality of life in your state is currently getting better?
The state placed 42nd overall in a new national analysis examining well-being and life quality metrics.
Reporting here centers on medical research, public health warnings, wellness trends, insurance changes and clinical treatment programs. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties throughout the state. Health systems and government guidance intersect in ways that affect access to care and insurance policies across different regions. Personal decision-making and the research behind wellness trends remain the most consistent factors in these stories.
