Portland, OR. During the 2021 Employee Giving Campaign, current and retired employees at Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) pledged $1.9 million benefiting more than 2,200 schools and nonprofit organizations including the Oregon Humane Society. After a two-for-one match by The Standard and parent organization Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company, total contributions from the 2021 campaign will exceed $5.6 million.
“Each year, employees and retirees of The Standard generously pledge their support of the nonprofit organizations and schools they care most about during the Employee Giving Campaign,” said Dan McMillan, president and CEO at The Standard. “Giving back is core to our company culture and we are proud that our employees and retirees are keeping that culture alive.”
More than 1,800 employees pledged support during the campaign. These contributions, which are in addition to The Standard’s corporate and foundation giving, will be distributed to nonprofit organizations and schools during 2022.
Fora Health (formerly De Paul Treatment Centers) is the recipient of $297,000, which is one of the largest grants.
Another unique tradition during the Employee Giving Campaign is the Jeans Days program, which provides employees added incentives including the right to wear jeans and sneakers to work all year in exchange for a $100 charitable contribution to a targeted cause. Now called the Denim Impact Fund, this year’s partners focused on addictions treatment and recovery support. The Denim Impact Fund program alone raised more than $375,000 for five nonprofit organizations: Center for Addiction Treatment in Cincinnati, Ohio; Fora Health in Portland, Oregon; Roads to Recovery in Lynchburg, Virginia; and New York-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center in White Plains, New York.
These are just some of the many organizations receiving support from The Standard’s giving campaign:
Fora Health (formerly De Paul Treatment Centers)
$297,000
Oregon Food Bank
$161,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon & SW Washington
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Beaverton,OR. Patricia Reser Center for the Artshas unveiled its opening season, and announced a March grand opening week of events. Members of the media were given a sneak-peek tour of the facility as it nears completion. The opening week will begin with a performance by Nobuntu on March 8th in commemoration of International Women’s Day, and continue with The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra on March 12th and Shine the Light: A Community Celebration on March 13th. The Reser Presents: Grand Opening Spring Season will host performances from March through June, with many additional shows from regional visiting presenters from across the metro area.
The exterior of the new Patricia Reser Center for the Performing Arts which is near The Round between SW Cedar Hills Boulevard and SW Hall Boulevard.
“As we announce our Opening Spring Season, we are led by our mission to bring the very best of the world to our stage, and to foster joy, connection, and understanding in our community,” said Chris Ayzoukian, Executive Director for The Reser. “After many years in development, the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts is now complete, and it’s stunning. We are incredibly excited to welcome everyone from the region into this beautiful facility safely and with open arms. Performances like Nobuntu, NASSIM, Lea Salonga and DakhaBrakha will showcase the breadth of talent, artistry, and diversity patrons will come to expect from The Reser.”
The Reser features a 550-seat theater.
The Reser features rehearsal, workshop and meeting space.
The lobby of the Reser is finished with Douglas Fir panels.
From the lobby, windows overlook a small creek that before construction was mostly obscured.
Backstage dressing rooms are spacious and modern.
Here’s more information about the first performances:
On March 8, The Reser will welcome Nobuntu, a five-part a cappella vocal ensemble composed of young women from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The name Nobuntu is an African concept that values humbleness, love, purpose, unity and family from a woman’s perspective.
The Reser’s opening week will continue with a performance by The Count Basie Orchestra on March 13. Pianist and bandleader William James “Count” Basie is an American institution that personifies the grandeur and excellence of Jazz. The Count Basie Orchestra, today directed by Scotty Barnhart, has won every respected jazz poll in the world at least once, won 18 Grammy Awards, performed for royalty, appeared in several movies, television shows, at every major jazz festival and major concert hall in the world.
On Sunday, March 13, The Reser will welcome friends and neighbors to experience the new center. This free day-long event will feature free performances and fun engaging activities for the entire family.
With tickets for all performances going on sale Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 10 a.m., the complete The Reser Presents Opening Spring Season schedule includes:
June 4 – Okee Dokee Brothers and Sonia De Los Santos
The Reser will also host numerous visiting presenters from across the metro area, including many arts and culture presenters and nonprofits. A complete list of performances can be found here: thereser.org/shows-and-events. For further details, continue to check The Reser’s website: theeser.org.
Out of an abundance of caution, The Reser has implemented strict preventative policies. For entry, all ticket holders are required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a medically administered negative test taken within 72 hours prior to the performance. In accordance with state and local guidelines, face masks are required for entry and must be worn at all times, except for eating and drinking. The Reser has improved air circulation and filtration across all spaces, with hand sanitizing stations positioned throughout the center.
The Reser’s design and construction team includes Skanska USA Building Inc., Gerding Edlen and OPSIS Architecture.
About the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts
The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (“The Reser”) unites artists, enthusiasts, individuals and communities, linking each with a sense of shared purpose and a touch of the sublime. The Reser is the cultural heart of a flourishing community centered in Beaverton, Ore. It continuously enhances the cultural life of the region, bringing people together in a space that’s warm and welcoming, and where the art presented invites discovery, wonder and flights of imagination. The center eliminates barriers and thrives on access, shared experience and open hearts. The Reser honors the cultures and customs of its diverse community and, using the awesome power of the arts, creates opportunities for deeper understanding and authentic connections between people. For more information, please visit: https://thereser.org/.
The Reser Visiting Presenters will include the art organizations listed below:
Portland, OR. The Oregon Historical Society’s original exhibition, Freeze the Day! A History of Winter Sports in Oregon shares stories from across the state and illustrates the emotional draw of winter sports that Oregonians have enjoyed for generations. Oregon’s unique topography and climate have created an environment of endless possibility for outdoor recreation. Whether engaging in leisure activities on the weekends or competing in professional athletic events, Oregonians have long enjoyed experiences shaped by snow and ice and Oregon Historical Society vintage photos illustrate the point.
Portland’s Brodie Leitch was noted as being one of the few U.S. women ski jumpers of her era. Here she is landing a jump at Timberline Lodge in May 1939.
Cloud Cap Inn stands at nearly 6,000 feet on Mount Hood’s northeastern flank. Built in 1889, the one-story, crescent-shaped, log-and-shake inn was the mountain’s first permanent resort.
Start of the 1931 Fort Klamath to Crater Lake Ski Race.
Sledders are photographed on a toboggan run on Mount Hood in 1930.
Three vintage NW skiers.
Skiing enthusiasts in Portland just before World War II knew the name Hjalmar Hvam as readily as most people recognize the names of professional athletes. The photo above is of Hvam making a gelandesprung jump in 1937.
Glenn Jackson (second from left) at Mt. Ashland, about 1965. Photo Kenn Knackstedt, Southern Oreg.
Countless individuals have shaped the history of winter sports in Oregon, including Native people who developed and adapted technology and cultural practices to survive and thrive with the snow and ice of winter months. Euro-American emigrants who arrived in the nineteenth century began to explore ways to recreate in the mountains, lakes, and rivers. At the beginning of the twentieth century,
Oregonians started building alpine resorts, sporting clubs, and recreational facilities across the state. This work set the stage for championship athletes to thrive. Freeze the Day profiles 13 such athletes, including Olympic snowboarders Ben Ferguson and Chris Klug, luger Jack Elder, figure skater Tonya Harding, and Special Olympics Oregon snowboarder Henry Meece. Innovators also flourished, such as Hjalmar Hvam, who developed the world’s first workable safety ski binding, and Oregon Adaptive Sports, which provides snow opportunities to community members with disabilities. Visitors will also discover many of the ice sports that people enjoy throughout the state as well as beloved teams past and present, from the Portland Rosebuds to the Portland Winterhawks.
The Freeze the Day exhibit runs through July 17th, 2022.
More details about the exhibit from the Oregon Historical Society:
Family-friendly
Free for Members
Researchers
Teachers
Handicap Accessible Friendly
LOCATION: Oregon Historical Society 1200 SW Park Ave Portland, Oregon 97205 Get Directions
Freeze the Day! is a fun and immersive exhibition for visitors of all ages. While snow may not be falling in the gallery, visitors can hold out their hand to “catch a snowflake” within the exhibit, look for friends and family in a community scrapbook, and share their love of Oregon’s wintry weather online using the hashtag #OHSFreezeTheDay. Freeze the Day! shares how winter sports continue to shape Oregon’s cultural fabric and offers something to all visitors, whether they are avid winter sports participants or simply admirers of Oregon’s natural wonders.
Portland, OR. An arts funding gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has given some local cultural organizations a boost, like the Columbia River Institute for Indigenous Development (CRÍID), seen above. The Oregon Community Foundation’s Arts and Culture Recovery Fund announced $982,500 in grants to support historically under-funded artists and communities throughout Oregon.
The organization helps nonprofits impacted by Covid-19, with an emphasis on supporting communities of color, people with disabilities, immigrants and refugees, and LGBTQ+, rural, and low-income populations.
“We’re thrilled to have received a generous and unexpected donation from MacKenzie Scott to offer additional relief funding to the arts and culture sector across Oregon,” said Jerry Tischleder, Program Officer for Arts and Culture, Oregon Community Foundation. “The need is great and these groups’ contributions are vital to the vibrancy and resilience of their communities through these challenging times.” MacKenzie Scott is the former wife of Amazon founder, Jeff Bezos.
In addition to these grants, OCF has awarded $1 million in funding to the Oregon Arts Commission to support individual artists across the state through the Artist Resilience Program. Additional funding from the Oregon Arts and Culture Recovery Fund will be announced as new awards are made.
Below are examples of a few of the 76 community-based organizations that OCF is supporting through this round of Oregon Arts and Culture Recovery Funding:
$15,000 for general operating support in response to the impact of COVID-19
The primary focus of CRÍID is preserving, sharing, and advancing Columbia River Customs and Language through community collaboration and engagement. CRÍID documents language, trains teachers, produces curriculum, teaches students, supports health, healing and resilience.
“Tribal communities place great value on preserving and sharing our heritage and culture,” said Jefferson Greene, Chair, Board of Directors, Columbia River Institute for Indigenous Development Foundation. “Arts and Culture Recovery grant funding from Oregon Community Foundation allows CRÍID Foundation to continue recovery from the negative impact of the pandemic while maintaining our essential work to preserve Indigenous customs of the Columbia River through important and healing programming including language, arts, sports, health, and spirit.”
$14,000 for general operating support in response to the impact of COVID-19
Sign language puppet created through the CymaSpace program.
CymaSpace makes arts, media, and culture accessible and inclusive to deaf and hard of hearing community members through technology, education, and outreach. Through strategic partnerships and community support, CymaSpace advocates for access, inclusion, and equity.
“Because of the pandemic, Oregon nonprofits have had to shift to online events but are not equipped or knowledgeable in how to provide accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing participants,” said Myles de Bastion, Board President, CymaSpace. “OCF’s Arts and Culture Recovery grant to CymaSpace helps deliver greater access, benefitting both our deaf as well as our broader communities during these challenging times.”
$5,000 for general operating support in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
Oregon Black Pioneers Juneteenth Exhibit
Oregon Black Pioneers is Oregon’s only historical society dedicated to preserving and presenting the experiences of African Americans statewide. Since 1993, Oregon Black Pioneers has illuminated the seldom-told history of people of African descent in Oregon.
“African Americans have played a vital role in building the social, cultural, and economic base of our state,” said Ms. Willie Richardson, Board President, Oregon Black Pioneers. “Support from OCF’s Arts and Culture Recovery Fund recognizes the importance of advancing our work to create understanding, bridge divides, and work towards a more inclusive Oregon.”
Portland, OR. An updated projection continues to show the number of Oregonians hospitalized with COVID-19 will well exceed the previous pandemic peak from the delta surge in September, according to a new projection from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). The projection is forecasting a peak of about 1,650 people hospitalized by the end of January. This comes amid a sharp increase in reported infections over the past week, especially in the Portland metro area, although the forecast does draw upon new data showing Oregonians are increasingly heeding public health advice to wear facial coverings, refrain from gathering in large groups and increase the number of people getting booster vaccinations.
FILE – A nurse cares for a critically ill patient in the ICU at Oregon Health and Science University. (Kristyna Wentz-Graff/Oregon Public Broadcasting via AP, Pool)
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For information about daily totals in the state: CLICK HERE. Peter Graven, Ph.D. (OHSU) has advice for people who are already vaccinated to help to prevent the spread of the virus by adhering to public health measures over the next few weeks.
Peter Graven, Ph.D. (OHSU)
“Anything Oregonians can do now to reduce the spread of the virus will help to preserve hospital capacity for those who need it most,” said Peter Graven, Ph.D., director of the OHSU Office of Advanced Analytics. “If we can spread the peak out over two months rather than just a few weeks, it will help ensure Oregonians get the timely hospital care they expect and deserve.”
The latest forecast calls for the peak to hit around Thursday, Jan. 27, followed by a sharp drop in hospitalizations as the virus finds fewer people who have not already been recently infected or vaccinated. A steep drop-off in cases has been reported in South Africa, where the omicron variant was first confirmed in late November. The drop-off may be somewhat slower in Oregon as the virus spreads to older age groups and more rural areas.
The forecast incorporates new data showing an increased ability for the virus to evade immune protection among people previously infected or vaccinated.
Omicron appears to cause a lower overall rate of severe illness than the previously dominant delta variant, however, its rapid spread combined with its ability to evade previous immunity is already driving an unprecedented number of daily infections in Oregon.
Hospitalizations are also rising with a total of 523 Oregonians in the hospital for COVID-19 as of Thursday, Jan. 6, according to the latest figures from the Oregon Health Authority.
It will remain crucial for Oregonians to do what they can to reduce the spread of infection by refraining from indoor gatherings, wearing masks in indoor public places and getting vaccinated or boosted as soon as possible. As with the beginning of the pandemic, the goal is to reduce the number of Oregonians who need hospital care all at the same time.
The updated forecast draws on data indicating that Oregonians are indeed responding by modifying their behavior to limit the spread of the virus.
OHSU is providing resources for those seeking a test and vaccine. Those who experience symptoms, or test positive, should first call their health care provider before seeking care in a hospital emergency room. OHSU has also established a toll-free hotline for people anywhere in the state to seek guidance about symptoms and care for COVID-19. Oregonians can call 833-OHSU-CCC (833-647-8222) seven days a week between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Portland, OR. A message from Editor, Elisa Klein. Portland Society Page is marking its tenth-anniversary publishing nonprofit news for free! 2,217 articles later, we’re still going strong with thousands of weekly readers. We’ve also launched society page websites in Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. One of the particularly gratifying roles I’ve enjoyed over the past year is mentoring dozens of interns from up and down the west coast. It has enabled me to share my enthusiasm for journalism with students from UCLA, Berkeley, U of O, University of Washington, and many more universities. Also, a huge thanks to my husband, Steven Klein who has been an enthusiastic supporter and terrific proofreader for the past ten years!
Elisa Klein, Editor
The indomitable Betty White who lived to be 99-years-old said, “It’s your outlook on life that counts. If you take yourself lightly and don’t take yourself too seriously, pretty soon you can find the humor in our everyday lives. And sometimes it can be a lifesaver.”
Your interest in the nonprofit community offers hope. Together, let’s look forward to a better and brighter 2022!
Thank you,
Editor and Publisher, Elisa Klein
2021 UPDATE: For a second year, necessary Covid-19 restrictions meant that many volunteers had to stay away from the charities they love. Supporters who usually flock to galas were often social distancing, some organizations moved forward with caution by holding hybrid events. Some sectors, like human services, have seen a surge of donations, while arts organizations have struggled mightily without the benefit of ticket sales.
The generosity of our community remains constant. Donations brought hope to thousands of our friends and neighbors. The thankful include the elderly living alone receiving hot meals, children with learning differences finding support through zoom, brilliant performance artists feeding their families with grant money, and bone-tired frontline workers using donated personal protective equipment.
Now, we’ll share the stories you read most this year in reverse order.
TOP TEN PORTLAND SOCIETY PAGE STORIES 2020
10. Portland knifemaker Alex Horn created commemorative knives from the rubble of the Twin Towers.
So there you have it, the most-read stories of 2021 on Portland Society Page! We look forward to providing our coverage of local nonprofit news in 2022. Upward on onward!
Portland, OR. A holiday exhibit called ‘Critters Make Merry’ is on view now through January 4th at the Pittock Mansion. One room, seen above, is called Festive Flamingos. It was decorated by Dani Christine and Beth Clark. From reindeer and polar bears to lions and mice and a few in between, volunteer decorators transform the Mansion’s rooms into enchanting animal havens.
“Every year over 70 volunteer decorators have just two days to transform the Mansion for the holiday event,” Interim Executive Director John Miller explains. “It is exciting to watch it come together knowing that this is a much-anticipated annual tradition for so many in our community.”
Tickets for this year’s event are limited. Purchasing timed tickets online in advance is recommended.
Face masks are required for the duration of a visit. The Mansion is open daily 10am-4pm, opening at noon on Tuesdays.
Timed tickets are available at pittockmansion.org/events. Admission is $13 for adults, $11 for seniors, $9 for youth, and children 5 and under are free.
Here’s a look at some of the Christmas displays of the past:
Henry Pittock’s Bathroom in 2015. (Photo credit Michael Henley)
Mansion Library in 2012. (Photo credit Michael Henley)
Pittock Mansion Music Room in 1967. (Photo credit Pittock Mansion Society.)
Pittock Mansion stairs in 2011. (Photo credit Michael Henley)
From Pittock Mansion:
Henry Pittock (c.1834-1919) was born in London, England but grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1853, when Henry was 19, he headed west on the Oregon Trail to seek his fortune. A year later, his future wife Georgiana Burton (c.1845-1918) left Missouri with her family and headed west as well. When Henry and Georgiana arrived in the area, Portland was a frontier “stumptown” competing with Oregon City to become the major trade and industrial center for the region.
Henry found work as a typesetter at The Oregonian at a time when the newspaper industry was financially risky and fiercely competitive. More than 30 newspapers were launched in Portland during this period. On June 20, 1860, Henry and Georgiana married and five months later, he was given ownership of the paper in exchange for back wages. Henry went on to transform The Oregonian into a successful daily newspaper that is still printed today.
Portland, OR. Recognized throughout the Pacific Northwest as one of the “Largest Holiday Light Shows West of the Mississippi,” the 29th annual Safeway Winter Wonderland features colorful light displays around every corner.
Saturday nights are busy and the display sold out on December 18th. Primetime hours can involve a 50+ minute wait.
Since 1993, over two million visitors have journeyed through Winter Wonderland as a festive tradition to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with families, friends, and social organizations.
Spectators enjoy the drive-through light show from the comfort of their own vehicles, viewing over 250 colorful light set pieces and many fully animated scenes along the way.
All proceeds from the event benefit Sunshine Division‘s year-round hunger relief efforts that provide thousands of free, nutritious meals to Portland families in need. The Sunshine Division offers free food and clothing assistance for qualifying Portlanders at an on-site food pantry and clothing rooms and through food box programs and a no-cost food bank.
Sunshine Division administrators explain, “We offer food assistance six days a week at our N Thompson location, five days a week at our SE Stark location, as well as 24/7 through our partnership with the Portland Police Bureau who store food boxes at each police precinct that can be dispatched to people in need at any time. In addition to food relief, we also offer new and gently used clothing.”
sunshine division
Here’s a promotional video about the light display:
There are a few extra features this year like “Holiday Lights By GEICO.” If you can find the three Geckos hidden throughout the light show, you have a chance to win a $250 Visa gift card.
Portland International Raceway 1940 N Victory Blvd Portland, OR 97217
Best Times To See The Show
Beat the rush and enjoy the light show at your own pace! Weekends are always popular times, as is the week of Christmas. To avoid the crowds, plan on attending the Safeway Winter Wonderland, powered by Advantis Credit Union, in early December, or during weeknights.
Portland, OR. For the second year in a row, Project Lemonade is partnering with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) in Multnomah County to host a Toys for Tots holiday shop experience for foster families in need.
Kids, like the young lady who selected the pink tennis shoes above, say the shopping experience makes them feel more confident.“These make me feel positive. Because they are pink which is my favorite color and because I picked them out myself.” That’s a comment from Madison who came to Project Lemonade store in the Lloyd Center
The nonprofit collected gifts for teens this holiday season, because teens have historically had a lower selection of gifts in the Toys for Tots shop. The nonprofit serves over 2,000 foster youth in OR and SW Washington annually through three programs: a store where foster youth can shop for free clothes, a paid internship for foster youth, and a WISH program. Oregon ranks third highest in the country per capita for the number of kids in care, with more than 11,000 foster children under the care of the Department of Human Services.
Interns Diamond, Travis, Paxton, and Erick present items that teens want in clothing styles.
Organizers use financial donations to buy new items then Foster Kids are invited to pick out what they’d like.
Many organizations helped stock the shelves this holiday season.
Moda Health employees bring in the donations they collected of new clothing, shoes, backpacks, toys, stuffed animals, and coats.
Here’s a video about the program:
From Project Lemonade:
Want to support our mission further? Consider a gift to our GiveGuide campaign to support our WISH, Internship and Year-Round Shopping programs to support youth through 2022! Supporters can still select items on theAmazon Teen Gift Wish List.
Our three programs, the Project Lemonade Store, Foster the Future Summer Internship, and WISH (What Inspire’s Student’s Hearts), provide foster youth a chance to Shop. Learn. Dream. With the odds against our foster children, let’s do what we can to turn lemons into lemonade.
Our three programs, the Project Lemonade Store, Foster the Future Summer Internship and WISH (What Inspire’s Student’s Hearts), provide foster youth a chance to Shop. Learn. Dream. With the odds against our foster children, let’s do what we can to turn lemons into lemonade.
According to government statistics, there are more than 440,000 youth in foster care in this country. Of those, 23,000 age out of the system, one-fifth are homeless and only three percent graduate from college. Throughout life, twenty-four percent never hold a job, and one-in-four experience post-traumatic stress disorder. Oregon ranks third highest in the country, with more than 11,000 foster children under the care of the Department of Human Services.
Six years ago, a group of caring and compassionate community members came together and created a pop-up store for foster youth to shop for free; they called it Project Lemonade. The goal was to send foster youth back to school with self-esteem and confidence, knowing they looked just like every other kid on the playground. In one month Project Lemonade served 1,000 kids. With community support, this pop-up became permanent, expanded its programs and reach, and now operates year-round from a retail store, and has served more than 14,000 foster youth in Oregon and beyond.
PORTLAND, OR. Whether you want to explore ZooLights from the comfort of your own car or walk around with your family and friends, Portland Zoo has an ‘enLIGHTening’ experience for you.
ZooLights Walk Night allows you to walk through a display of more than 1.5 million lights with your family and friends, while ZooLights Drive Nights in January lets you explore the magic while in your car.
Visitors drive through ZooLights.
A child and adult enjoy ZooLights on foot
This ZooLights event is presented by the U.S. Bank. Open Nov. 19, 2021 to Jan. 9, 2022 (excluding Christmas Day, Dec. 25), advance timed online tickets required; no walk-up ticket sales
ZooLights is a separately ticketed event. Admission to ZooLights is not included with a daytime admission ticket. All daytime visitors must leave the zoo when the zoo closes at 4:00 p.m. to prepare for ZooLights, even if you have the same night ticket for ZooLights. Your ZooLights admission ticket will be scanned for separate entry at that time.
The zoo comes alive in animal-themed lights, however no animals will be viewable at this event.
All reservations must be made online.
Discounted ZooLights admission is available for Oregon and Washington individuals and families who qualify for a variety of income assistance programs. To see if you are eligible and to purchase tickets visit Oregon Zoo Discounts.
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Portland, OR. An updated projection continues to show the number of Oregonians hospitalized with COVID-19 will well exceed the previous pandemic peak from the delta surge in September, according to a new projection from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). The projection is forecasting a peak of about 1,650 people hospitalized by the end of January. This comes amid a sharp increase in reported infections over the past week, especially in the Portland metro area, although the forecast does draw upon new data showing Oregonians are increasingly heeding public health advice to wear facial coverings, refrain from gathering in large groups and increase the number of people getting booster vaccinations.
FILE – A nurse cares for a critically ill patient in the ICU at Oregon Health and Science University. (Kristyna Wentz-Graff/Oregon Public Broadcasting via AP, Pool)
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