AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAvian Flu: Oregon officials confirmed H5N1 in a Morrow County dairy herd as the virus kills migrating geese in the Willamette Valley. State veterinarians warn residents to keep pets away from sick or dead birds and protect backyard flocks. Rural Care: Oregon received $197.3 million to expand rural health access, while Adventist Health is investing more than $35 million in Columbia Gorge facilities. St. Charles has also added 12 treatment spaces to its Bend emergency department. Behavioral Health: Deschutes County opened a dedicated support line for Silver Rail students, staff and families coping with the school shooting aftermath; the Stabilization Center offers 24/7 walk-in care. Reproductive Health: Oregon’s two Planned Parenthood organizations plan to unite under one statewide system in February, continuing services at existing clinics and through telehealth. Public Health: Measles has again reached endemic status in the U.S. after sustained transmission, with nearly 5,200 cases reported this year. Insurance Costs: A new report says employer health premiums rose 28% nationally from 2019 to 2025, with Oregon among the states seeing the largest increases.
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