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Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Health & Safety: Oregon’s DEQ is asking for input on new rules to curb methane leaks at Coffin Butte Landfill after repeated EPA findings and a record $3.02M DEQ fine—an effort aimed at better leak detection and faster fixes. Medicaid Watch: Oregon communities are seeing rising Medicaid billing for “Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare)”—Eugene hit $5.76M in 2024 (+34.1%) and Roseburg $474K (+5.8%), while North Bend’s “Medical and Surgical Supplies” claims climbed 23.8% in 2024. Infectious Disease: CDC says there are no confirmed hantavirus cases in the U.S., but it’s monitoring 41 people after the MV Hondius cruise outbreak. Healthcare Governance: PeaceHealth says Dr. James McGovern is out as chief hospital executive for its Oregon network following patient-safety concerns tied to an ER staffing contract switch. Food Safety: FDA and Washington health officials recalled contaminated shellfish in Whatcom County after five illnesses linked to oysters and clams. Policy & Prevention: Maryland AG Anthony Brown joined a coalition opposing EPA’s proposed rollback of ethylene oxide limits for sterilization facilities.
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