One of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical chains has walked back its offering of the COVID-19 vaccine to Oregonians without a prescription as pharmacies and the state government await clarity from a federal public health agency in the midst of political upheaval.

Glenn Medical Center’s ‘heartbreaking’ closure will put 150 people out of work and send rural patients to neighboring counties for care.

Oregon Board of Pharmacy says clearer guidelines from federal government may not be in place until mid-September.

The Trump administration is taking its immigration crackdown to the health care safety net.

The situation in Oregon has shifted within the past year: overdose deaths appear to be decreasing, arrests for drug possession have spiked, and there’s been a documented effort to get people into treatment.

Bob Arnsmeier and Holly Migas join the Exchange.

Melissa Hart visits with JX associate producer Charlie Zimmermann.

The states' Democratic governors offered few specifics Wednesday as to how they hope the Western Health Alliance could influence which vaccines will be available in their states.

The closure of rural hospitals is a looming problem across all of California. Two Inland Empire lawmakers are urging state officials to take action to save a hospital in Blythe.

Redding has repealed a controversial fee for medical service calls. That comes as hundreds of people received bills after calling the fire department for help.

Millions of consumers will feel the pinch when rates already expected to rise will jump even further. Federal subsidies, set to expire at year’s end, are partly to blame.

CareOregon is cutting the number of therapists it works with. The change will impact around 15,000 members.