Oregon News
News stories from the past 60 days.
Jan 3, 2025 - Describes the economic and workforce impacts of widespread childcare shortages and efforts by state lawmakers to support providers. Highlights legislative efforts to support growth in rural child care capacity, including a Nebraska grant program that supports the provision of child care services in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Source: Stateline
Nov 27, 2024 - Summarizes recent research that found positive impacts from telehealth and peer support in diagnosing and curing hepatitis C for rural residents who use drugs. Discusses telehealth use following COVID-19 related increases and the value of peer support by those with lived experience.
Source: OHSU News
Nov 25, 2024 - Provides overview of data on bird flu spread in western states. Notes the possibility of numerous unreported cases among farmworkers due to a widespread lack of testing. Features varying perspectives on the testing of asymptomatic individuals and best practices for increasing testing among farmworkers.
Source: Idaho Capital Sun
Nov 25, 2024 - Provides an overview of recent research on food insecurity in Oregon. Notes disproportionately high rates among renters,
people without a high school diploma, rural residents, and
minority communities. Discusses possible factors
contributing to higher rates of food insecurity in rural communities
including lack of easy access to state and federal benefit
programs.
Source: Oregon Capital Chronicle
Last Updated: 1/6/2025