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Medical copays reduce health care access in MS prisons; Israel planted explosives in pagers sold to Hezbollah according to official sources; Serving looks with books: Libraries fight 'fast fashion' by lending clothes; Menhaden decline threatens Virginia's ecosystem, fisheries.

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The Teamsters choose not endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least seventeen states.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

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About 3.2 million Medicare enrollees are expected to save money in 2025 under a new law capping prescription drug costs. (Scott Hales/Adobe Stock)

Monday, September 16, 2024

Report: Oregonians to save money with prescription drug cost cap in 2025

Tens of thousands of Oregonians are expected to see savings next year when prescription drug costs are capped, according to a new report from AARP…

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Oregon has been developing a metric on social and emotional care for children on the state's Medicaid program since 2018. (MIA Studio/Adobe Stock)
New metric in OR will make social-emotional health care more accessible

Oregon aims to make social and emotional health care for young children more available with a new metric. The Oregon Health Authority has adopted …

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The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was rolled out nationwide in July 2022. (7N23/Adobe Stock)
Report on 988 crisis line rollout highlights OR youth suicide prevention

A new report examines the rollout of the 988 mental health crisis line in each state and found Oregon has more work to do. The national three-digit 9…

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Early deaths for older adults decreased from their peak during the start of the pandemic in 2020, a new report from the United Health Foundation showed. (bobex73/Adobe Stock)
OR ranks 16th in report on older adults' well-being

A new report looks at the well-being of older Americans. The America's Health Ranking Senior Report showed a mixed bag for the living conditions of …

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Nearly 70,000 people in Oregon are living with Alzheimer's disease. (Beaunitta Van Wyk/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock)
National Healthcare Decisions Day: Make end-of-life planning early

It's National Healthcare Decisions Day, which highlights the importance of planning for the future when it comes to medical choices. In particular…

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Oregon lawmakers could make changes to Measure 110 during their short, month-long session this year.(Only 4K Ultra HD/Adobe Stock)
Advocates push back on legislative efforts to recriminalize drug possession

As the Oregon legislative session opens, lawmakers could make changes to a voter-passed measure that decriminalized small amounts of drugs and opened …

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Los legisladores de Oregon podrían realizar cambios a la Medida 110 durante su sesión de un mes de duración este año. (Only 4K Ultra HD/Adobe Stock)
Defensores rechazan esfuerzos legislativos para recriminalizar posesión de drogas

Al iniciarse la sesión legislativa de Oregon, los legisladores podrían introducir cambios en una medida aprobada por los votantes que …

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Victims of sexual extortion schemes are advised to report it the FBI or local law enforcement immediately. (Cavan/Adobe Stock)
Teen boys increasingly targeted in ‘sextortion’ crimes, FBI warns

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the FBI says financially motivated sextortion -- often targeting teen boys -- went up 20% from …

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The 2020 wildfire season was one of the most destructive in Oregon's history. (mdurson/Adobe Stock)
Longer wildfire seasons have mental-health impacts in rural America

By John Upton and Kaitlyn Trudeau for Climate Central and Claire Carlson for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Oregon News Serv…

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Caregiving duties differ based on the medical conditions of the person being cared for. (Chinnapong/Adobe Stock)
Family caregivers reminded to take care of themselves

November is National Family Caregivers Month and a few tips can help people with these duties. Executive Director of the Oregon organization Aging …

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A bill to repeal Oregon's residency requirement for its aid-in-dying law received bipartisan support. (CameraCraft/Adobe Stock)
OR Repeals Residency Requirement for Aid-in-Dying Law

Legislation that eliminates the residency requirement for Oregon's aid-in-dying law is awaiting the governor's signature. House Bill 2279 repeals …

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A new report on child well-being ranks Oregon 16th in its family and community category. (Steve/Adobe Stock)
Report: OR Lags in Providing Education for Young People

Oregon ranks in the middle of the pack in a new report on child well-being. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual Kids Count Data Book ranks the …

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