AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOregon Health Authority shake-up: Oregon’s top public health official, Dr. Sejal Hathi, is stepping down as director, with lawmakers also pressing for more oversight of Oregon State Hospital amid scrutiny of patient deaths and seclusion practices. Maternal care at risk: A coalition in Brattleboro is mobilizing to prevent closure of the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Birthing Center, warning the center’s planned shutdown would remove an essential local service. Local health staffing: Dexter-area schools are adding a nurse assistant position after a $30,000 budget adjustment, aiming to keep student health support in place. Care access & coverage: Oregon’s OHP members with complex health needs can now use additional nutrition benefits, while a separate report notes Oregon health coverage sign-ups are falling as premiums rise and federal help shrinks. Public health & environment: Oregon State University reports fewer pesticide-related bee deaths since 2021, highlighting statewide efforts to protect pollinators. Health-related legal fight: A Washington County woman is suing Kaiser Permanente for $13 million, alleging a podiatrist injected rubbing alcohol instead of a local anesthetic during an ingrown toenail procedure. Adaptive recreation: Destination Rehab won a Hull Foundation grant to launch a free adaptive outdoor program for adults with neurologic conditions and mobility limits in Central Oregon.
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