Kristian FodenVencil
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Reporter @OPBNews covering health care, business, law and politics. Father of three, avid squash player, occasional windsurfer. | RT is not an endorsement.
Portland, Oregon, USA
Joined April 2009
Oregonians are more interested in taking psychedelic mushrooms for well-being than anxiety or depression -- according to a new survey out of the OHA. #psilocybin #magicmushrooms #OregonHealthAuthority #wellbeing
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Oregonians who have expressed an interest in taking psilocybin are more interested in using the drug for general wellbeing than depression or anxiety, according to a new data from the Oregon Health...
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The new federal 'No Surprises Act' should give patients a chance to fight back against surprise medical bills.
Deciphering medical bills can be a challenge, especially when there are surprise costs. A new Oregon law goes into effect tomorrow aimed at protecting consumers from such surprises. By @KristianOPB:
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Gov. Kate Brown has extended Oregon’s state of emergency related to COVID-19 by another six months, citing the arrival of the omicron variant and the potential for a surge in infections and hospitalizations.
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First announced in March 2020, the emergency declaration has been prolonged repeatedly, as the state continues to grapple with the coronavirus. Gov. Kate Brown said the latest extension is necessary...
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Omicron is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. – so it's demanding our attention. Here's a breakdown of the variant's current status and potential future, by @KristianOPB:
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Here’s a quick look at where things stand and what you should be doing as another COVID-19 surge looms.
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@KristianOPB Health officials last predicted a surge of the oncoming delta variant on July 30. The delta wave did arrive. https://t.co/7Ob1QA6BNY
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With the delta variant surging in the state, public health officials are urging the public to resume mask use and get vaccinated.
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The omicron variant will drive a wave of severe illness that will eclipse previous surges of COVID-19 hospitalization in Oregon, according to a forecast from #OHSU.
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Oregonians no-longer have to wear masks in outdoor crowded settings, according to the #OregonHealthAuthority #COVID19
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"Right now, more than 200 patients are boarding in Oregon hospital EDs waiting for a bed," said OHA chief Patrick Allen. "Hospitals are converting outpatient rooms to medical/surgical rooms or ICU beds. Patients are parked in hallways. Staffing is critically short." #coronavirus
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"When our hospitals are full with COVID-19 patients, there may not be room for someone needing care after a car crash, a heart attack, or other emergency situation.” Oregon governor Kate Brown brings in national guard to help hospitals with COVID-19 patients #NationalGuard
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Oregon governor is bringing in the National Guard to help hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases #KateBrown #COVID19
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One lucky vaccinated Oregonian is about to get $1 million. Have to get at least one dose by June 28 to qualify: https://t.co/8smHTmvu4U
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Any Oregonian 18 or over who’s received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine will be eligible on June 28 to win up to $1 million, and five $100,000 scholarships will be awarded to 12- to 17-year-o...
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The #OregonHealthAuthority is said to be working on a lottery-type game offering college scholarships to Oregonians 12 to 17 who have been vaccinated.
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Oregon lottery is working on a ‘Vaccination Incentive Game.’ Basically every Oregonian 18 and over who has been vaccinated by June 28th will be entered. There’ll be one statewide prize of $1 million and 36 prizes of $10,000– one for each county in the state.
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Oregon Governor Kate Brown says a fourth surge of COVID-19 is at the state's doorstep: "Numbers are rising and we’re back on alert." #COVID19 #GovernorKateBrown #orpol
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Is video lottery really what people have been missing for the last year?😂 Man am I out of the loop.
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Experts, including @JessieUehling of @OSUAgSci, chosen to create Oregon’s new system of psilocybin-assisted therapy: https://t.co/XFIA45F1bz by @KristianOPB.
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As I wrote last week, the Republican demand that bills be read in full is just one way that disagreement over the decision to close the state Capitol is roiling the 2021 session. #orleg
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Republicans are finding new ways to register their displeasure with the year-long closure of the statehouse, sometimes with disruptive results.
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