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Study Finds Low Rates of Routine Anxiety and Intimate Partner Violence Screening in Oregon

Science Magazine February 19, 2026
Despite national guidelines recommending routine screening for anxiety and intimate partner violence in women and adolescent girls, a new study from OHSU finds these screenings are rarely implemented in primary care settings. Amy Cantor, M.D., says, “We found widespread support but limited uptake. Most clinicians didn’t know these are covered preventive services.”

Oregon declares outbreak of measles after 5 confirmed cases

Salem Statesman Journal February 19, 2026
The Oregon Health Authority holds a press briefing urging families to get vaccinated after measles was detected in the wastewater of six Oregon counties. Dawn Nolt, M.D., says small decreases in vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable to measles, which can be life-threatening to infants: “For measles, we really are very focused on keeping that herd immunity, that vaccine rate very, very high because it's so incredibly contagious.”

Oregon health officials declare measles outbreak with five confirmed cases

Oregon Capital Chronicle February 19, 2026
The Oregon Health Authority holds a press briefing urging families to get vaccinated after measles was detected in the wastewater of six Oregon counties. Dawn Nolt, M.D., says small decreases in vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable to measles, which can be life-threatening to infants: “For measles, we really are very focused on keeping that herd immunity, that vaccine rate very, very high because it's so incredibly contagious."

Oregon declares measles outbreak

KPTV February 19, 2026
The Oregon Health Authority holds a press briefing urging families to get vaccinated after measles was detected in the wastewater of six Oregon counties. Dawn Nolt, M.D., says small decreases in vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable to measles, which can be life-threatening to infants: “For measles, we really are very focused on keeping that herd immunity, that vaccine rate very, very high because it's so incredibly contagious.”

Oregon health officials are now calling measles an ‘outbreak’: What that means

KOIN-TV February 19, 2026
The Oregon Health Authority holds a press briefing urging families to get vaccinated after measles was detected in the wastewater of six Oregon counties. Dawn Nolt, M.D., says small decreases in vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable to measles, which can be life-threatening to infants: “For measles, we really are very focused on keeping that herd immunity, that vaccine rate very, very high because it's so incredibly contagious."

Oregon reports measles outbreak and launches new wastewater tracker

KOB-TV 5 Medford February 19, 2026
The Oregon Health Authority holds a press briefing urging families to get vaccinated after measles was detected in the wastewater of six Oregon counties. Dawn Nolt, M.D., says small decreases in vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable to measles, which can be life-threatening to infants: “For measles, we really are very focused on keeping that herd immunity, that vaccine rate very, very high because it's so incredibly contagious.”

Health officials urge vaccination as measles detected in wastewater of 6 Oregon counties

KLCC-FM February 19, 2026
The Oregon Health Authority holds a press briefing urging families to get vaccinated after measles was detected in the wastewater of six Oregon counties. Dawn Nolt, M.D., says small decreases in vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable to measles, which can be life-threatening to infants: “For measles, we really are very focused on keeping that herd immunity, that vaccine rate very, very high because it's so incredibly contagious.”

Measles outbreak in Oregon probably bigger, new wastewater testing shows

The Oregonian February 19, 2026
The Oregon Health Authority holds a press briefing urging families to get vaccinated after measles was detected in the wastewater of six Oregon counties. Dawn Nolt, M.D., says small decreases in vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable to measles, which can be life-threatening to infants: “For measles, we really are very focused on keeping that herd immunity, that vaccine rate very, very high because it's so incredibly contagious.”

Pathbreaking Lawmaker Avel Gordly Dies

Willamette Week February 18, 2026
Avel Gordly, Oregon’s first Black female senator, passed away Monday, Feb. 16. Gordly was known for her passion for learning and was instrumental in the creation of the OHSU Avel Gordly Center for Healing, which focuses on psychiatric services while providing Afro-centric culturally responsive and specific services.
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