health care Archive

  • The Men’s Health Project of Portland has unveiled a new health information website for the community. OurHealthAlliance.org provides accurate, up-to-date articles on health issues that are particularly relevant to African-Americans...

    Website on Health Launched

    The Men’s Health Project of Portland has unveiled a new health information website for the community. OurHealthAlliance.org provides accurate, up-to-date articles on health issues that are particularly relevant to African-Americans...

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  • In November, former Hillsboro Mayor Tom Hughes squeeked out about 1,000 votes more than opponent and former 1000 Friends of Oregon Executive Director Bob Stacey, becoming Metro Council president, a job that wields tremendous influence over the tri-county area's growth and economy.

With the region facing a chronically soggy economy, Hughes has put his sights squarely on job creation and reviving the economy. To get a sense of what Hughes wants to do with the position as top elected official for the region, the Portland Observer sat down with him to discuss the challenges of minority populations, the potential impact of the Columbia River Crossing on North and Northeast Portland, and other topics.

    Hello, Mr. President

    In November, former Hillsboro Mayor Tom Hughes squeeked out about 1,000 votes more than opponent and former 1000 Friends of Oregon Executive Director Bob Stacey, becoming Metro Council president, a job that wields tremendous influence over the tri-county area's growth and economy. With the region facing a chronically soggy economy, Hughes has put his sights squarely on job creation and reviving the economy. To get a sense of what Hughes wants to do with the position as top elected official for the region, the Portland Observer sat down with him to discuss the challenges of minority populations, the potential impact of the Columbia River Crossing on North and Northeast Portland, and other topics.

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  • Elderly deserve quality care By Judge Greg Mathis An elderly person should be able to spend time with their families and enjoy life in a way they couldn’t when they...

    Dying Because of Inadequate Medicine

    Elderly deserve quality care By Judge Greg Mathis An elderly person should be able to spend time with their families and enjoy life in a way they couldn’t when they...

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  • By Dr. Richard N. Waldman No woman should die as a result of being pregnant. Yet each day in the U.S., one to two women die from complications related to...

    For Your Health: A Safer Pregnancy Ahead

    By Dr. Richard N. Waldman No woman should die as a result of being pregnant. Yet each day in the U.S., one to two women die from complications related to...

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  • Female veterans from the coast to Bend, and from south of Salem up to Vancouver, now have access to vital medical services that are programmed specifically for their needs thanks to a new Center for Women Veterans Health at the Portland VA Hospital.

    Caring for Women

    Female veterans from the coast to Bend, and from south of Salem up to Vancouver, now have access to vital medical services that are programmed specifically for their needs thanks to a new Center for Women Veterans Health at the Portland VA Hospital.

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  • Advocates urge uninsured, poor to apply Over the next week, uninsured Oregonians with few earnings who take a few minutes to register with the Oregon Health Plan stand a good...

    Oregon Health Plan Drawing Draws Near

    Advocates urge uninsured, poor to apply Over the next week, uninsured Oregonians with few earnings who take a few minutes to register with the Oregon Health Plan stand a good...

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