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MEDFORD, Ore. – A new addictions recovery clinic has opened in Medford. Staff at the Oasis Center said they are focused not only on helping addicts recover, but also on keeping families together through the process. Oasis Clinic Co-Founder Dr. Kerri Hecox …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – All student vaccination records need to be up to date or exemption paperwork needs to be turned in by Wednesday February 20, 2019. This year, about 1,400 letters went out to families letting them know their schools needed …

(CNN) – More than 2 million people in the U.S. are either dependent on or abusing prescription and illegal opioids to treat their pain. Now, a new report says the F.D.A. and drug manufacturers failed to properly monitor the use of one …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC) – There have been more confirmed cases of the measles in the U.S. According to new numbers released by the CDC Monday, there are now 101 confirmed cases in 10 states this year. Last month, a public health emergency …

(NBC News) – The three initials “C-B-D” are showing up in a growing number of products, from oils to creams to pet treats. Cannabidiol, a chemical compound found in cannabis, is getting a lot of buzz, without getting users high. Thought to …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KPRC/NBC) – Five cases of measles have been confirmed in Texas, and there may be more. A woman, along with three boys and a girl—all under the age of two—were confirmed to have the measles in three Houston-area counties. …

MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J. – A pharmaceutical company is expanding their voluntary recall of certain types of infants’ ibuprofen. Tris Pharma, Inc. already announced the recall of some Equate branded ibuprofen sold at Walmart. Now, certain infant ibuprofen products sold at CVS Pharmacy …

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (NBC) – There’s a new chicken nugget recall to alert consumers about. Tyson Foods is recalling more than 36,000 pounds of chicken nugget products due to possible foreign matter contamination—specifically rubber. The recall involves 5-pound packages of Tyson White Meat …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Jackson County Health and Human Services is warning the measles could spread into our area. Right now there is one case of the disease in Multnomah County. Doctor Jim Shames said the measles are highly contagious, but can …

MEDFORD, Ore. – Rasa Center for Yoga and Wellness is continuing to offer free yoga classes for furloughed workers. Mariane Corallo with Rasa Yoga said when money gets tight, exercise classes are usually the first things to go. “Yoga is actually one …