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Oregonians are more interested in taking psychedelic mushrooms for well-being than anxiety or depression -- according to a new survey out of the OHA. #psilocybin #magicmushrooms #OregonHealthAuthority #wellbeing opb.org/article/2022/0…

The new federal 'No Surprises Act' should give patients a chance to fight back against surprise medical bills.

Gov. Kate Brown has extended Oregon’s state of emergency related to COVID-19 by another six months, citing the arrival of the omicron variant and the potential for a surge in infections and hospitalizations. opb.org/article/2021/1…

@connerwilliamsx @OPB Finding the right term is hard. Houseless is the best I've come up with so far. But you're right, it does assume a deficiency. 'Person who has no house' also becomes wordy when you have two write it over and over again.

@KristianOPB @OPB Yes but to assume they want a house and somehow deficient of some by saying homeless is insensitive

In 2020, a record number of people died while homeless in Oregon's most populated county. And nearly half of the deaths involved methamphetamine. @KristianOPB's story on Multnomah County's annual "Domicile Unknown" report, which was released this week: opb.org/article/2021/1…

@connerwilliamsx @OPB Hey Conner, I understand what you're saying but Google defines camping as someone: "who spends a vacation in a tent or camp." That doesn't fit this context. Cheers.

@OPB @KristianOPB Campers are an integral part of Oregon and Portland's community. Oregon is know for tolerance of campers. And please don't call them houseless or homeless!! Thats pretentious nonsense. They are campers

Omicron is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. – so it's demanding our attention. Here's a breakdown of the variant's current status and potential future, by @KristianOPB: opb.org/article/2021/1…

@KristianOPB Health officials last predicted a surge of the oncoming delta variant on July 30. The delta wave did arrive. opb.org/article/2021/0…

The omicron variant will drive a wave of severe illness that will eclipse previous surges of COVID-19 hospitalization in Oregon, according to a forecast from #OHSU. ohsu.edu/sites/default/…

Read this and then get your booster shot: ohsu.edu/sites/default/…

Oregonians no-longer have to wear masks in outdoor crowded settings, according to the #OregonHealthAuthority #COVID19

@nootelluh @OPBmorning @OPB @Portland_State Interesting. I did learn that BloodworksNW is requiring staff be vaccinated and it's stopped using bloodmobiles since the pandemic because of social distancing concerns. So donors have options.

@OPBmorning @KristianOPB @OPB Hey @Portland_State, #RedCross held a blood donation drive in Smith yesterday. Can we stop those in the future, since PSU requires vaccinations (pdx.edu/covid-19-respo…) and #AmericanRedCross obviously doesn't?

@Boobalaa1954 @OPBmorning @ryanjhaas @OPB Hey Uncle Bob, I don't mean to create 'fear porn.' I'm just letting people know the facts. I did find out today that BloodworksNW is requiring staff to be vaccinated. It's also stopped using bloodmobiles since the pandemic. Different organizations, different approaches.

@OPBmorning @ryanjhaas @KristianOPB @OPB Makes sense. Media is framing this as fear Porn featuring Red Cross as the boogeyman.

"Right now, more than 200 patients are boarding in Oregon hospital EDs waiting for a bed," said OHA chief Patrick Allen. "Hospitals are converting outpatient rooms to medical/surgical rooms or ICU beds. Patients are parked in hallways. Staffing is critically short." #coronavirus

@CathyTuttle @OPB Hey @CathyTuttle I struggled to find the right word in that sentence. 'Activity' seemed too blah. I settled on 'sport' but you're right, I did not mean to say all cyclists are engaging in a sport.

Headline bias @OPB! I depend on riding a bicycle for everyday transportation. I find this sentiment from reporter @KristianOPB who covers politics, health, & business skewed to sport: "Many cyclists think the newfound popularity of their sport will persist after the pandemic."

"When our hospitals are full with COVID-19 patients, there may not be room for someone needing care after a car crash, a heart attack, or other emergency situation.” Oregon governor Kate Brown brings in national guard to help hospitals with COVID-19 patients #NationalGuard

Oregon governor is bringing in the National Guard to help hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases #KateBrown #COVID19

One lucky vaccinated Oregonian is about to get $1 million. Have to get at least one dose by June 28 to qualify: opb.org/article/2021/0…

@josiemad1 The #OregonHealthAuthority is said to be working on another game offering college scholarships to Oregonians 12 to 17 who've been vaccinated.

@KristianOPB What about incentives for 12-18 year olds who have been vaccinated?

Oregon lottery is working on a ‘Vaccination Incentive Game.’ Basically every Oregonian 18 and over who has been vaccinated by June 28th will be entered. There’ll be one statewide prize of $1 million and 36 prizes of $10,000– one for each county in the state.

The #OregonHealthAuthority is said to be working on a lottery-type game offering college scholarships to Oregonians 12 to 17 who have been vaccinated.