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Everything You Need to Know About Becoming a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

There is no better time than the present to begin studying!

(SALEM, Ore.) - For nurses who have a special interest and skillset in caring for neonates, taking your career to the next level to become a neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) may be the obvious step.

There are many benefits of becoming an NNP, both for the population and yourself.

Safe Injection Sites in your Neighborhood- Are You Ready?

Gustavo Rivera, NY State Senator is Promoting "Safe Injection Sites" in your Neighborhood -- Are You?

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - “I'm committed to this fight because of the New Yorkers who educated me. I will not buckle. I will not bend. I will go forward because to my left and to my right and right behind me are all of you." - Gustavo Rivera

Gustavo Rivera was elected to represent District 33 in the New York State Senate in November of 2010.

U.S. Reliance on China for Pharmaceutical and Personal Protective Equipment

U.S. Reliance on China for Pharmaceutical and Personal Protective Equipment

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) - The Coronavirus (COVID-19) will also likely harm Americans indirectly because the U.S. is increasingly reliant on drugs either directly sourced from China or made from intermediate chemicals called Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), or their chemical precursors, manufactured in China.

While 90% of the finished drugs Americans take are generics, most are manufactured overseas, primarily in India and China.

The Significance of Mail Call in the Slammer

“The biggest cause of evil in prison is loneliness.” -current prison inmate

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Let’s face it, snail mail is archaic by most people's standards.

The cumbersome chore of writing a letter, addressing the envelope, affixing proper postage, and putting it in the mail box seems a bit ridiculous in the age of electronic mail and instant messaging.

Woman Arrested on Manslaughter Charges after Deadly Crash

Krista Ashley is being held on $500,000 bond.

(DAYTON, Ore.) - On March 5, 2020, 33-year old Krista Ashley was taken into custody and is now being held in the Yamhill County Jail, awaiting her court hearing.

Ashley faces three counts of Manslaughter (first degree), Assault (second degree), Assault (third degree), Reckless driving and Driving under the influence.

Statement on Oregon`s Declaration of Emergency due to COVID-19

On March 8, 7 new cases of COVID-19 positives in Oregon doubled the total cases to 17. Governor Kate Brown declared a 60-day State of Emergency for the state of Oregon to aid in combating the spread of the virus.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - “By declaring a state of emergency, the Governor and the Oregon Health Authority Director are taking necessary steps to bring state government’s broad powers to respond to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Oregon.

"We support the Governor’s leadership in taking this step and support any additional actions to prepare and respond to this outbreak."

Oregon Governor Announces Agreement with Health Insurers on COVID-19 Testing

If you have questions about a health insurance company or need to file a complaint, call the Division of Financial Regulation’s advocacy team at 888-877-4894 (toll-free) or visit dfr.oregon.gov.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Governor Kate Brown today announced that the state has reached an agreement with health insurance companies to waive cost-sharing for their customers who need COVID-19 testing.

“I’d like to thank Oregon’s insurers for partnering with the state, so that medical providers can issue COVID-19 tests to anyone who needs one,” said Governor Brown.

Is Medical Marijuana Useful for Treating Fibromyalgia?

Research shows the combination of high THC and high CBD is the most effective.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Fibromyalgia is a common chronic pain disorder with severe physical and mental effects. The prevalence of the condition increases with age. An estimated 8% of American adults meet the official classification of fibromyalgia by age 80.

Overall, approximately 10 million Americans have the condition.

Salem Police Investigate Fatal Hit and Run Crash on McGilchrist SE

Late Tuesday at 11:30 pm a man walking his bicycle was hit and killed by a vehicle, which did not stop.

(SALEM, Ore.) - It appears the male had been walking his bike along the shoulder of McGilchrist, near 22nd St SE, prior to being struck by a vehicle, which left the scene without stopping.

Investigators had McGilchrist shut down for several hours while they investigated the fatal crash.

Mobile World Congress Not Yet Rescheduled due to Coronavirus

Dow recovers while many discover the currency strength meter indicator

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Coronavirus strikes again....this time it's impact hit before the event had a chance to take place.

The coronavirus’s impact reached the tech and telecom sector last month, as the organizer of Mobile World Congress (MWC), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA), was forced to cancel the premiere event after many high-profile companies withdrew from attending over health and safety concerns.