OREGON HEALTH

Oregon Diseases

Wildfire Smoke Linked to Lasting Immune Changes in Monkeys

Wildfire Smoke Linked to Lasting Immune Changes in Monkeys

A study found that infant monkeys exposed to wildfire smoke in 2020 experienced long-term immune and DNA modifications.

Live Poll

Are you concerned that wildfire smoke exposure in childhood causes lasting health problems for your family?


Asthma

Asthma

Oregon Health Officials Issued Brownlee Reservoir Advisory

The Oregon Health Authority warned of toxic algae levels in the Powder River Arm of the Brownlee Reservoir.


COVID-19

Live Poll

Do you support requiring Medicaid recipients to meet work requirements to maintain their health coverage?

COVID-19

Oregon Will Issue Medicaid Notices in September

The state health agency will contact 600,000 residents regarding new work requirements for coverage starting in 2027.

Oregon Will Issue Medicaid Notices in September

Allergies

Live Poll

Should universities maintain mandatory vaccine requirements for all students?

Allergies

Oregon Reported 45 Measles Cases by August 2026

State health data reflects rising concern over vaccination rates as dozens of cases were confirmed this summer.

Oregon Reported 45 Measles Cases by August 2026