Kristian FodenVencil

Reporter @OPBNews covering health care, business, law and politics.
Father of three, avid squash player, occasional windsurfer.
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Oregonians are more interested in taking psychedelic mushrooms for well-being than anxiety or depression -- according to a new survey out of the OHA. #psilocybin #magicmushrooms #OregonHealthAuthority #wellbeing https://t.co/G92VYbpxVF

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The new federal 'No Surprises Act' should give patients a chance to fight back against surprise medical bills.

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Deciphering medical bills can be a challenge, especially when there are surprise costs. A new Oregon law goes into effect tomorrow aimed at protecting consumers from such surprises. By @KristianOPB: https://t.co/TETgRDTsOD

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Gov. Kate Brown has extended Oregon’s state of emergency related to COVID-19 by another six months, citing the arrival of the omicron variant and the potential for a surge in infections and hospitalizations. https://t.co/yhxgO3rSwh

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@connerwilliamsx @OPB Finding the right term is hard. Houseless is the best I've come up with so far. But you're right, it does assume a deficiency. 'Person who has no house' also becomes wordy when you have two write it over and over again.

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@connerwilliamsx @OPB Hey Conner, I understand what you're saying but Google defines camping as someone: "who spends a vacation in a tent or camp." That doesn't fit this context. Cheers.

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Omicron is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. – so it's demanding our attention. Here's a breakdown of the variant's current status and potential future, by @KristianOPB: https://t.co/wkVfGMOAgz

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@KristianOPB Health officials last predicted a surge of the oncoming delta variant on July 30. The delta wave did arrive.

https://t.co/7Ob1QA6BNY

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The omicron variant will drive a wave of severe illness that will eclipse previous surges of COVID-19 hospitalization in Oregon, according to a forecast from #OHSU. https://t.co/69HAKceXqg

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Read this and then get your booster shot: https://t.co/e1S1leZ9uk

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Oregonians no-longer have to wear masks in outdoor crowded settings, according to the #OregonHealthAuthority #COVID19

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@nootelluh @OPBmorning @OPB @Portland_State Interesting. I did learn that BloodworksNW is requiring staff be vaccinated and it's stopped using bloodmobiles since the pandemic because of social distancing concerns. So donors have options.

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@Boobalaa1954 @OPBmorning @ryanjhaas @OPB Hey Uncle Bob, I don't mean to create 'fear porn.' I'm just letting people know the facts. I did find out today that BloodworksNW is requiring staff to be vaccinated. It's also stopped using bloodmobiles since the pandemic. Different organizations, different approaches.

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"Right now, more than 200 patients are boarding in Oregon hospital EDs waiting for a bed," said OHA chief Patrick Allen. "Hospitals are converting outpatient rooms to medical/surgical rooms or ICU beds. Patients are parked in hallways. Staffing is critically short." #coronavirus

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@CathyTuttle @OPB Hey @CathyTuttle I struggled to find the right word in that sentence. 'Activity' seemed too blah. I settled on 'sport' but you're right, I did not mean to say all cyclists are engaging in a sport.

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"When our hospitals are full with COVID-19 patients, there may not be room for someone needing care after a car crash, a heart attack, or other emergency situation.” Oregon governor Kate Brown brings in national guard to help hospitals with COVID-19 patients #NationalGuard

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Oregon governor is bringing in the National Guard to help hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 cases #KateBrown #COVID19

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One lucky vaccinated Oregonian is about to get $1 million. Have to get at least one dose by June 28 to qualify:

https://t.co/8smHTmvu4U

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@josiemad1 The #OregonHealthAuthority is said to be working on another game offering college scholarships to Oregonians 12 to 17 who've been vaccinated.

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Oregon lottery is working on a ‘Vaccination Incentive Game.’ Basically every Oregonian 18 and over who has been vaccinated by June 28th will be entered. There’ll be one statewide prize of $1 million and 36 prizes of $10,000– one for each county in the state.

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The #OregonHealthAuthority is said to be working on a lottery-type game offering college scholarships to Oregonians 12 to 17 who have been vaccinated.