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* 11/05/2009

Oregon governor expands flu readiness authority
Gov. Ted Kulongoski has signed an executive order giving the state public health director more authority to prepare Oregon for a major flu outbreak and manage the response.
 Special coverage: Swine flu

* Long lines form for swine flu shots in Clackamas & Vancouver
The line wrapped well out of view in Vancouver Wednesday night as parents and children, seniors and expectant mothers waited patiently for a chance at immunity.
 More: Swine flu info.

* 11/04/2009

Should Oregon let medical marijuana users carry guns?
Should Oregon let medical marijuana users obtain concealed handgun permits?

* 11/03/2009

Clackamas & Clark Counties offer swine flu vaccines
More doses of the swine flu vaccine were being distributed in Clackamas and Clark Counties, starting on Tuesday.
 Also: Grad student & McMinnville man die

* Grad student & McMinnville man latest Ore. swine flu victims
A McMinnville man and a graduate student at Lewis & Clark College were the two latest victims of swine flu complications in Oregon, authorities said.
 Video: Swine flu death

* 10/29/2009

Blumenauer's end-of-life counseling in final health care bill
Congressman Earl Blumenauer's amendment to fund end of life counseling sessions for Medicare patients will be part of the Congressional health care overhaul.

* Chehalis woman dies from swine flu complications
A clinically obese Chehalis woman became the first confirmed swine flu death in Lewis County, according to public health officials.
 Special section: Swine Flu resources

* 10/28/2009

Salem co-worker donates kidney
For most co-workers, office generosity usually means an extra handful of desk candy, a lunch out or a helping hand with a trying task.

* 10/27/2009

Rep. Walden back to work after H1N1
Oregon Rep. Greg Walden is back at work after missing several days last week with a likely case of swine flu.

* 10/25/2009

Pres. Obama declares national emergency for swine flu
The swine flu outbreak is more prevalent than ever and vaccine production is running behind, prompting President Barack Obama to declare a national emergency.

* 10/26/2009

Swine flu clinics postponed in Portland
Oregon health officials say the state is keeping up with demand for swine flu vaccines. Still, in the Portland area, public flu shot clinics have been postponed.
 More: Swine flu coverage

* 10/23/2009

Medford swine flu patient fighting for life at Portland hospital
A 30-year-old Medford woman with swine flu has been placed on lifesaving equipment at a Portland hospital.

* Josephine County declares swine flu emergency
The declaration Friday by county commissioners in Grants Pass cited two people dead, 21 in the hospital, and many more sick with the H1N1 virus.

* 10/22/2009

Multnomah County cancels swine flu shots after Saturday
Multnomah County had 500 doses of swine flu at the IRCO health center at 102nd and Glisan and 800 people were turned away.
 Video: 800 turned away

* 10/21/2009

Rep. Walden likely has swine flu virus
Greg Walden missed votes Tuesday night and his spokesman says he likely will be out of action for the next several days.

* Oregon offers model to boost nursing faculty
Nursing education leaders from 11 states are gathering in Portland this week to find ways to boost the number of faculty in nursing programs.

* 10/20/2009

Oregon offers electronic end-of-life orders form
Oregon is offering an electronic registry for forms telling doctors whether patients want life-sustaining treatment at the end of life.

* 10/19/2009

Feds end pursuit of Ore. medical pot smokers, growers
The Justice Department's new policy signals a first step toward marijuana legalization, according to advocates.
 Poll: Prosecute pot cases?

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