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Spring 2009
	NATIONAL	STATEWIDE	RESEARCH
	Gallup poll: Americans are happier, healthier out West—Survey on well-being shows highest scores in the West, lowest scores in the South.	Oregon food stamp use way up—The increase in the number of people receiving food stamps in Oregon during the past year is greater than the population of Medford.	Marijuana linked to testicular cancer—Men who smoke a lot of marijuana, especially as teens, may significantly raise their risk.
	Stimulus package funds health care improvements—Federal funds support projects to improve health care, support jobs.	Deadly Fungus From B.C. Moving Into U.S. Northwest—In 10 years, Cryptococcus gattii has sickened 239 and killed 19 in British Columbia.	Old weapon, new enemy: Antibodies vs. the flu—Engineered antibodies protect against many strains, including the 1918 Spanish flu and the H5N1 bird flu.
		Salem rally urges health care reform—Proponents say measures before Legislature would help rein in costs and provide care for another 180,000 Oregonians.	Nintendo’s Wii could prevent falls—Nintendo Wii Fit could help improve the balance of the elderly, and reduce risks of falling.
		Oregon Public Health stepping up swine flu surveillance—The first case in Oregon was confirmed in Multnomah County April 28.	Mediterranean diet good for the brain—Research shows that the Mediterranean diet reduces risk for mild cognitive impairment.
Winter 2008-9
	NATIONAL	STATEWIDE	RESEARCH
	Bailout brings mental illness relief, too—Financial bailout package included mental health parity.	OHP members report health care discrimination—OSU researchers say women who are pregnant or uninsured also report discrimination by providers.	Pregnancy reduces breast cancer risk—A hormone associated with pregnancy is likely the reason.
	Google tracks flu season—Internet search data show flu, allergy and sunburn seasons quicker than CDC.	Oregon: Second best in nation for preventing premature birth—But Oregon’s “grade” from March of Dimes’ Premature Birth Report Card is just a “C.”	No help for prostate health from supplements—Study cancelled. Researchers say treatments may be more harmful than helpful.
	Nutrition suffers in poor economy—Least expensive fods are calorie-rich, nutrient-poor “junk food.”	DHS: Written hospital policies encourage breastfeeding—Supportive policies make women more likely to breastfeed newborns.	Evidence suggests heart disease, diabetes linked to BPA—But FDA hasn’t taken action against chemical common in food and beverage containers.
	Food companies: Nutrient standards a “smart choice”—Big food and beverage companies agree on common nutrient standards, labelling.	In poor economy, health care employment stays strong—Non-paying patients hurt bottom line, but demand keeps job-outlook healthy.	Trans fats linked to miscarriage risk—Trans fatty acids are already blamed for contributing to cardiovascular disease.

Fall 2008

	NATIONAL	STATEWIDE	RESEARCH
	CMS: Medicare won’t pay hospitals for “Serious Reportable Events.”	Oregon’s patient safety reporting system working well.	CHR study: Even if it is regained, weight loss benefits people newly diagnosed with diabetes.
	CDC: The average wait for emergency care has grown to nearly an hour.	State epidemiologist: Data supports effectiveness of restaurants listing calorie counts on menues.	Studies confirm beneficial effects of mindfulness meditation on immune system, brain areas in charge of decision-making and emotion regulation.
	CDC report: U.S. has most measles cases since 1996. Many of the victims are unprotected because parents oppose vaccination.	Oregon one of six states with highest rates of skin cancer. Washington and Idaho also rank high.	Help from a medication specialist helps indigent patients comply with medication regimens better than patients with insurance.

Summer 2008

	NATIONAL	STATEWIDE	RESEARCH
	The U.S. health care system is not ready for 65 million aging baby boomers, according to a report from The Institute of Medicine.	When enrollment in the Oregon Health Plan standard plan was cut in 1993, emergency room visits increased by 23 percent.	Trans fat is a contributing factor for breast cancer, according to a study in The American Journal of Epidemiology.
	Review the health care proposals of Barack Obama, John McCain, Ralph Nader and the Libertarian and Greenpeace parties.	Forest Grove School District has approved a health clinic at Forest Grove High School.	People whose diet is nearest the DASH Diet are less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke, according to The Archives of Internal Medicine.

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