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As Eugene’s emergency room closes, the fire department plans to step up
Eugene Springfield Fire says it will begin staffing a squad for downtown Eugene and nearby areas this week to transport patients to hospital in Springfield, after PeaceHealth has announced closure of services at its University District location in December.

Oregon’s legal psilocybin clinics draw hundreds — mostly from out of state
Psilocybin clinic owners in Oregon say they’ve drawn clients from states as far away as Texas and Indiana willing to pay hotel, airfare and food costs and up to $2,000 for the experience.

Oregon data shows traffic deaths on the rise across the state
Oregonian traffic deaths rose 73% from 2010 to 2022. And regardless of how people got around, the results show the past few years have been more dangerous than ever.

China says a surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by flu and other known pathogens
The WHO earlier this week formally requested that China provide information about a potentially worrying spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children.

Many at Oregon’s nursing homes haven’t gotten the new COVID booster
The most current state data from October shows that at long-term care facilities, only 6% of staff and 11% of residents have gotten this year's COVID-19 booster.

WHO asks China for more information about rise in respiratory illnesses, pneumonia clusters in children
The World Health Organization says it has made an official request to China for information about a potentially worrying spike in respiratory illnesses and clusters of pneumonia in children.

More newborn shots for RSV come to Oregon, but won’t meet demand, officials say
So far, more than 4,000 infants in Oregon have received Nirsevimab and will have some protection against severe RSV this winter, but many more are eligible and demand has outstripped supply.
Syphilis is spreading in Oregon and the US
Oregon ranks the 9th highest state for syphilis infection rates compared to other states, according to the CDC. Here's a few reasons why and what we know.

Kaiser Permanente workers ratify deal after historic strike
Kaiser Permanente health care workers announced Thursday they have ratified a contract with significant pay raises following a historic strike.
Mind-altering ketamine becomes latest pain treatment option, despite little research or regulation
The decades-old surgical drug ketamine has found a new use — as an alternative to opioids for patients with chronic pain.