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Researchers say ocean biodiversity work needs improvement

The world’s largest marine protected areas aren’t collectively delivering the biodiversity benefits they could be because of slow implementation of management strategies and a failure to restrict the most impactful human activities. That is the assessment from an international collaboration that includes two Oregon State University scientists. Source: Researchers say ocean biodiversity work needs improvement […]
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Immediate Connection: OHA reveals new access to treatment, housing, overdose prevention

People seeking Measure 110 services and supports can now access a newly invigorated helpline to connect individuals more efficiently with treatment, housing, and overdose prevention providers within the statewide behavioral health resource networks (BHRNs). The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has announced that Health Resources in Action (HRiA), a non-profit organization based in Boston, was selected […]
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To Your Health: Emergency visits for winter hazards tracked with new OHA dashboard

In June, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) launched data dashboards to help people track common summer-related hazards such as heat-related illnesses and wildfire smoke exposure. Now, winter-related hazards, such as frostbite, wood stove-induced asthma and ice-triggered falls, have their own interactive dashboards. Source: To Your Health: Emergency visits for winter hazards tracked with new OHA […]
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Trending / State Probe: Complaint against school superintendent under investigation

The Oregon Government Ethics Commission is investigating a complaint filed against Majalise Tolan, Lincoln County School District superintendent, after the commission voted unanimously to do so in early October following a preliminary review. Source: Trending / State Probe: Complaint against school superintendent under investigation | News | thenewsguard.com

Wind Energy: OSU to launch $2.5M study to gain coastal community reaction

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected a team of researchers led by Oregon State University to receive up to $2.5 million to study what coastal communities think of potential offshore wind energy development and the benefits they could gain from those projects. Source: Wind Energy: OSU to launch $2.5M study to gain coastal community […]
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Solar Eclipse: State parks offering viewing locations

Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) officials said the agency will offer prime viewing spots for the Oct. 14, 2023 annular solar eclipse. Visitors to parks within the path of annularity will watch the moon partially cover the sun, which creates a ‘ring of fire’ because the moon appears slightly smaller as it passes. […]
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Historic Move: Oregon’s medically necessary Medicaid benefit

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA is moving to leverage Medicaid benefits to prevent homelessness, support behavioral health services, mitigate the impacts of climate change, pending federal approval. Source: Historic Move: Oregon’s medically necessary Medicaid benefit

Health Advisory: State issues high bacteria advisory for Beverly Beach

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued a public health advisory for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Beverly Beach in Lincoln County. Source: Health Advisory: State issues high bacteria advisory for Beverly Beach

Column: Minimizing drone impacts to wildlife in Oregon State Parks | Opinion |

Here is an update on the ongoing process to regulate Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs or “drones”) in Oregon State Parks. For some quick background, during the 2021 legislative session, a bill was passed that instructed Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) to develop rules for drone takeoff and landing on lands they manage, which includes […]
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988 Lifeline: 1st year shows large gain in people served, Spanish text and chat services

Oregon crisis counselors provided behavioral health support to more than 53,000 contacts in first year since transition to 988, according to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Source: 988 Lifeline: 1st year shows large gain in people served, Spanish text and chat services