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Former OHSU dermatology professors sue university over layoffs
Former OHSU dermatology professors sue university over layoffs Alexander Witkowski and Joanna Ludzik earned national recognition for their work screening microscopic skin lesions for cancer. Mike Francis Thu, 07/16/2026 - 12:21 A married couple that Oregon Health & Science University recruited from Poland in 2019 and 2020 then laid off in 2024 have sued the
Knee pain? Ragged cartilage? Research suggests surgery’s not the best answer
Knee pain? Ragged cartilage? Research suggests surgery’s not the best answer Studies suggest that many people who undergo surgery for knee pain find little long-term relief, and may instead require knee replacement later Mike Francis Thu, 07/16/2026 - 09:59 Thousands of Americans who undergo a common knee surgery might be making their problems worse rather t
A year later, the GOP tax bill is reshaping Oregon’s safety net
A year later, the GOP tax bill is reshaping Oregon’s safety net Programs like SNAP and Medicaid are facing hundreds of millions of dollars in funding cuts. It’s unclear how state leaders will fill the gap. Mike Francis Thu, 07/16/2026 - 09:05 A year ago, Congressional Republicans passed their tax and spending cut bill, widely known as “The One Big Beautiful
More teens with cannabis use disorder are facing treatment delays, study finds
More teens with cannabis use disorder are facing treatment delays, study finds About 11% of adolescents who use cannabis develop a use disorder within a year. Mike Francis Thu, 07/16/2026 - 09:22 As federal officials consider whether to reclassify marijuana under federal drug law, a new study has found that more American teenagers seeking treatment for canna
Santiam and Salem Health hope to bypass state’s healthcare merger rules
Santiam and Salem Health hope to bypass state’s healthcare merger rules After facing concerns that threatened to block their merger, health system leaders contend Santiam Hospital will make drastic cuts if the deal doesn’t bypass state requirements and get approved by September Mike Francis Tue, 07/14/2026 - 14:20 Having run up against significant opposition