New data from the Oregon Health Authority show 1,833 people died from overdose deaths in 2023, an increase of 450 people from the previous year.

Lewis & Clark received federal funds for training a pipeline of school psychologists to meet growing needs among kids of color in Oregon.

Oregon’s largest Medicaid provider, CareOregon, is making a policy change that some therapists say could reduce mental health services to low-income people.

Oregon agriculture regulators will test the milk of every commercial dairy across the state weekly, amid rising concerns over bird flu in dairy cattle.

Drug overdoses are the number one cause of death among Oregon young adults aged 15-24, mainly due to fentanyl in the illicit drug supply.

Birth centers are midwife-run facilities that deliver babies outside of hospitals. They have struggled to stay in business in part because of strict state licensing requirements.

Researchers have discovered that sulfuretin, found in dahlias and coreopsis flowers, may help slow cancer spread by inhibiting a harmful substance called hyaluronidase.

Doctors warn that an outbreak of pertussis this year could surpass last year's record not seen since the 1950s.

New report from a state work group offers dozens of suggestions to improve Oregon’s civil commitment process

Andra Hollenbeck interviews author Oshri Hakak about his illustrated children's book "Life Rocks," a positive message about resiliency.

Farmworker advocates, health experts say more robust monitoring needed to prevent spread of illness

Nurses in Roseburg have reached a tentative agreement for a new contract after planning to picket.