Salem-News.com Health articles

Oregon Protects and Expands Access to Legal Abortion

On the 49th, and possibly final, Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Oregon is protecting and expanding access to abortion.

(SALEM, Ore.) - At a time when abortion access is systematically being dismantled across the nation and reproductive rights are at risk like never before, Oregon is one of the few states in the country continuing to protect and expand access to abortion.

The legal right to an abortion has never been enough when millions in the U.S. can’t access it.

Oregon`s COVID Death Toll is Now 5,893

Oregon reports 28,037 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The number of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 across Oregon is 911, which is 51 more than yesterday (1/17).

There are 152 COVID-19 patients in intensive care unit (ICU) beds, which is four more than yesterday.

Bringing Home Spc. Darrien M. Utley

~OBITUARY~ Photos by Q Madp

(SALEM, Ore.) - Darrien M. Utley was born May 30, 2000 to Dennis Utley and Shannon Spence. Darrien passed away on December 31, 2021.

Darrien attended Chiloquin HS and graduated in 2019 at Falcon Heights Academy. He joined the United States Army in July 2019.

Book Review: The Real Anthony Fauci
written by best-selling author, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

I encourage everyone with questions on the ever-changing directives from Dr. Fauci (re: the pandemic) to read Kennedy's book "The Real Anthony Fauci ...Bill Gates, Big Pharma and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health" and educate themselves on facts -- not fears or politics.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Recently, Mr. Kennedy, chairman of Children's Defense Organization, made arrangements to have his publisher, Skyhorse forward me a copy of his best-selling book referenced above for me to write a review.

The task at first was daunting until I came to the realization that people needed common sense information.

The Real Vaccine

Poetry by William Hathaway

(OLDENBURG, Germany) - "Beneath your terror and turmoil lies the tranquility of the transcendent.

"You’re trapped on the surface mind, tossed by the waves.
Now dive to the depths and merge with me.

"...Come on down, look around,
here is where your Self is found.”

12 Healthy Recommendations for a Better Life

Time is your most valuable asset. Never waste it.

(OCCUPIED PALESTINE) - 12 recommendations for good health (physical and psychological) from an old student of science (aka scientist) who strives to do better and welcomes your views*:

1) Children of all ages need to be in nature.

Key Disability Services in Salem

Salem offers a range of support services for residents and families with disabilities.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Six Oregon nonprofits are currently seeking Gannett Foundation grants to help improve accessibility and help people with disabilities, as well as other vulnerable segments of the population, the Statesman Journal reports.

Just last year, Gannett helped nonprofits fundraise over $3 million and provided over $2 million nationally in grants.

Oregon Reports 49 More COVID-19 Deaths

Oregon reports 883 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 49 new deaths

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The 49 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon raise the state’s death toll to 5,469.

20,015 new doses of COVID-19 vaccinations were added to the state immunization registry (Dec. 13), of that total, 1,396 were initial doses, 1,479 were second doses and 6,925 were third doses and booster doses.

Trump`s Role in Vaccination Resistance

Believers of false statements "are highest among unvaccinated adults, Republicans, and those living in rural areas."

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - From the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S., Trump and the Trumpified GOP have publicly minimized its seriousness with dire consequences.

Since February 2020, Trump has declared at least 38 times that COVID-19 is either going to disappear or is currently disappearing.

Celebrate All Our Rights

Peace affirms human rights, and human rights affirm peace.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - December 10, 2021 marks the 73rd anniversary of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This year also marks the 5th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Right to Peace (DRP).

The UDHR and the DRP share the same ultimate goal: achieving world peace based on universal respect for human rights.