Oregon Health Authority

OHA has launched a new reporting tool that tracks the possible presence of toxic cyanobacteria in freshwater bodies across the state.

Oregon’s governor announced new leadership at the state’s psychiatric hospital late Friday night.

A key provision of voter-approved Measure 110 expands access to drug treatment services and pays for it with Oregon’s cannabis tax revenue. A steady decline in tax proceeds from marijuana sales has led to more funding cuts for recovery service providers.

The Oregon Health Authority said Thursday the Trump administration has canceled roughly $117 million in COVID-era grants.

The deadline to update children’s vaccination records is Feb. 19. When it comes to immunizing school-aged kids against preventable diseases, Oregon means business.

Oregon health officials say COVID may be less prevalent now than any time since early pandemic lockdowns.

The Oregon Health Authority has found that Eugene-based Oregon Medical Group, and two insurers, unreasonably increased healthcare costs.

A new state law which took effect on Jan. 1 prohibits restaurants and food vendors from using Styrofoam to-go containers. Some Oregon cities already had such bans in place, while others are scurrying to comply.

More than a quarter of the identified cases were recorded in Lane County.

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is on the rise throughout Oregon, Washington and Idaho this year.

Washington and Clackamas counties say the Oregon Health Authority didn’t follow appropriate rules when deciding how to dole out funding.

Oregonians may need to take a few more COVID-19 protections this fall, as the rate of infection in the region continues to rise.