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Dr. Pat Dawson leaves a legacy of healing and service
At the time of her death, Dawson was serving as the inaugural medical director for Healthcare Equity at UW Medicine, where she was guiding UW Medicine in strengthening and centralizing its initiative on health care equity......»»
Researchers believe psychedelic drugs could help combat depression and addiction. Here"s how magic mushrooms affect your brain.
More than 180 species of "magic" mushrooms produce the psyc.....»»
Sheppard Pratt to host "magic mushroom" trials in partnership with UK firm
A researcher at local psychiatric hospital Sheppard Pratt is gearing up to participate in clinical trials that will involve investigating the effects psilocybin, or "magic mushrooms," can have on patients dealing with depression that has not responded.....»»
Open streets initiative launches in Parkside to support local retailers
A prominent corridor in the Magic City’s Parkside District will utilize an open streets concept to support local retailers. Over the weekends in May, the First Avenue South corridor between 12th and 20th Streets will be closed to cars so local retai.....»»
Women"s clinics close locations, cut third of workforce in Portland area
Women's Healthcare Associates will lay off a third of its workforce and close 12 of 16 locations in Oregon as nonurgent medical services continue to be put on hold during the response to COVID-19. The clinics' management informed state employment off.....»»
How regional companies are getting involved in a medical-supplies manufacturing initiative
Small manufacturers in the region are eager to help produce medical supplies, but they need organization in order to act on it, said Nathan Huret, the existing industry services director for the Catawba County Economic Development Corp......»»
Pre-employment drug screening policies are changing for Oregon employers
While the use of cannabis is still illegal at the federal level, 33 states now allow medical use and 11 of those states and Washington, D.C. have also legalized recreational use. Oregon has always been on the leading edge of this legalization trend, .....»»
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust announces $5.4 million in relief grants
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust on Wednesday announced its $5.4 million in coronavirus relief grants, including $1.2 million for Oregon nonprofits. The Vancouver-based foundation is giving $1.5 million for medical research, $2.7 million for supplies .....»»
Portland-area medical practices fight for their survival during pandemic
The Portland Clinic, The Oregon Clinic and Women's Healthcare Associates have turned to telemedicine, but it may not be enough to stem the loss of revenue......»»
Tech association hires new exec to lead in Southern Willamette Valley
The state's technology industry group hires former University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business program director to lead its Southern Willamette Valley initiative......»»
Port Of Virginia Rapidly Moving COVID-19 Test Kits
The Port of Virginia said it is rapidly processing import containers of COVID-19 test kits and protective gear for frontline medical personnel through a newly instituted critical cargo initiative. read more.....»»
First Oregon COVID-19 fatality reported
Oregon has recorded its first fatality from the COVID-19 disease. The Oregon Health Authority said Saturday a 70-year-old Multnomah County resident had been hospitalized at the Portland Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center before dying. The case is no.....»»
Magic City Newsmakers: Equal Justice Initiative, Lovelady Center, Sozo Children, Griffin Electric and more
Good works The Equal Justice Initiative and the Jefferson County Memorial Project held a ceremony announcing the winners of the Birmingham City High School essay contest on Feb. 6. Birmingham hosted the nationwide screening premiere for “Dreams o.....»»
HGA-designed hotel becomes one of the tallest buildings in Rochester, Minn.
The Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area hotel is now open in Rochester, Minn. The 264-room, 20-story hotel is one of the first completed projects in Rochester’s Destination Medical Center initiative – a public-pri.....»»
Oregon Hispanic Chamber names new leadership
The Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber has appointed a new executive director and board chair. The Board of Directors for the Hispanic Chamber has named Carmen Castro as its director. She is a board member and the program manager for Latino Initiative.....»»
Santa Cruz Just Decriminalized Magic Mushrooms In Unanimous Vote
Santa Cruz Just Decriminalized Magic Mushrooms In Unanimous Vote.....»»
Petition aims to legalize recreational marijuana for adults
Even before Missouri finishes setting up its medical marijuana industry, an effort is underway to place a question on a ballot for the general election in November that would legalize recreational use for all adults. A coalition called Missourians.....»»
5 years after taking one dose of "magic" mushrooms, a group of cancer patients still feel less depression and anxiety
Getty A group of cancer patients in a clinical trial at NYU took a single dose of magic mushro.....»»
How Oregon"s healthiest hospitals measure up by finances and occupancy
A quick way to assess a hospital’s financial health would be to look at its operating margin. By that measure, McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center in Springfield is far and away the healthiest hospital in Oregon. The for-profit hospital, one of only .....»»
Oregon life sciences leaders celebrate repeal of medical device tax
The tax was set to go back into effect this year after a hiatus, but Congress repealed it in December......»»