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Center for Disease Control and PreventionMonkeypox cases in Lane County continue to rise with 17 infections confirmed or presumed-- and more expected. While the vaccine pipeline is slowly filling, health officials acknowledge there are not enough for everyone who needs or wants one. -
Centers for Disease Control and PreventionIf you’ve been feeling sick with symptoms that align with COVID-19-- but keep testing negative—chances are you’ve caught a cold or flu. Communities are experiencing a resurgence of some common viruses that have, until recently, been kept at bay.
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Emergency blood supplies in Oregon hospitals are at vulnerable levels across Oregon. In Douglas County, the American Red Cross reports life-saving blood donations are at a critical low. -
Lane County received over $74-million dollars in federal funds from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act. Most of those “ARPA” funds have already been allocated to coronavirus recovery needs for housing, homelessness, and public health and safety.
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Eugene Police have reported a spike in drug overdoses starting Saturday night. Fentanyl was used in some cases.
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In this program, three experts offer a closer look at mergers in the medical arena and their potential impact on Oregonians.
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The Oregon Health Authority Wednesday provided an update on the state’s human monkeypox outbreak. There are currently 32 confirmed cases originating from four counties: Lane, Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas.
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The Oregon Health Authority reports, at this point in the summer, COVID-19 transmission rates are at high levels. A new variant is now predominant and health officials insist vaccination remains the best protection. For the unvaccinated, a new immunization just received approval.
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A year after Measure 110 largely decriminalized drug use in Oregon, local officials are frustrated.
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As tens of thousands of guests from 200 countries descend upon Eugene for the World Athletics Championships, scientists will use it as an opportunity to test the community’s sewage for viruses.
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A wellness and recovery organization based in Eugene has filed suit against the Oregon Health Authority, over OHA’s efforts to recoup nearly $10 million in alleged overpayments.
