MEDFORD, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority put out a research study on Monday that shows Central Oregon has the lowest life expectancy rate in the State. The states average is 79.6 years whereas central Medford falls nearly 13 years ...
MEDFORD, Ore — Medford Water Commission says the Rogue River may fall into the category of water sources needing to be tested. However, the agency has yet to be notified by the Oregon Health Authority. Staff of the Medford Water ...
ASHLAND, Ore.– A recent analysis released by the Oregon Health Authority study has found that nonmedical exemption rates for kindergartners across the state has sharply increased. In 2014, that wasn’t the case. After the state passed a law that year requiring ...
SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Health Authority has launched a new website that allows consumers to see the inspection reports for various businesses. People can search through 25,000 licensed dining, pool, and lodging facilities across Oregon. Local businesses in the ...
SALEM, Ore. – Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson has released the results of an audit of the Oregon Health Authority. According to Sec. Richardson, the audit has finally publicly revealed the longstanding mismanagement of taxpayer funds. He points to ...
Medford, Ore. — Oregon Health Authority officials say they’re still reviewing a license application for OnTrack’s youth program. In January, seven teens were transferred out of the organization’s facility after an unscheduled visit by the state, uncovered “deplorable living conditions.” ...
Medford, Ore. — A follow up to a story NBC5 has been following for months. Oregon Health Authority has identified more issues inside OnTrack It sent two letters to the drug and alcohol rehab program demanding change. According to OHA, ...
Medford, Ore. — Oregon Health Authority says it’s found sufficient grounds to revoke the license for OnTrack’s HOME program, a facility which serves chemically dependent pregnant and parenting women with their children. NBC5 News has obtained the notice of the impending action, ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Most commercial marijuana growers in Oregon have made the switch from medical, to the recreational market. That’s hurting a medical dispensary in Klamath Falls – but state lawmakers might come to the rescue. Dispensary owner Ed ...
Medford, Ore. — NBC5 News has received an updated report from the Oregon Health Authority regarding OnTrack’s Dad’s Program. In an exclusive investigation last month, NBC5 News detailed an OHA report from last summer that revealed 29 findings of non-compliance. ...