By Dr. Richard Smith, Intermountain Regional Vice President for Health Services, Humana Multnomah County residents have been turning to virtual medical visits, also known as telemedicine, more than ever during …
Getting the Healthcare You Need During COVID-19 Read More
Governor Kate Brown issued new statewide rules for the wearing of face coverings that went into effect Friday, July 24. Face coverings are required for ages 5 and up Restaurants …
New Statewide Rules: Effective July 24 Read More
As Oregon continues to work to reopen, the state reminds residents that one key strategy to help stop the spread of COVID-19 is contract tracing. Contract tracers have been hired …
Portland Art Museum, Portland Public Schools and Create More, Fear Less have teamed up to provide an outlet for students to share their journey through life amid COVID-19. Every Saturday …
By David Krogh Urbanism Next, the University of Oregon program, sponsored a virtual forum on May 14. The primary topic was COVID-19 and its impact on cities, primarily related to …
Urbanism Next Addresses COVID-19 Read More
First of all, don’t panic. This may be the first incidence of such a dramatic nationwide issue some of us have dealt with. Older members of our community may have …
What Not to Do…And What to Do Instead Read More
The first two weeks of Portland Public Schools’ (PPS) closure was considered an “extended spring break.” After the closure was extended to April 28, PPS created a computer request form …
Learning Resources for the Extended School Closure Read More
After the initial two-week school closure and now the subsequent extension to close all public schools in Oregon by Gov. Kate Brown through April 28, Portland Public Schools (PPS) has …
Free School Meals and Food Pantries Read More
On St. Patrick’s Day, Mayor Ted Wheeler announced that an emergency order to ban eviction of tenants who fall behind on rent due to corona-virus-related challenges has been signed. Under …
Financial Assistance Resources Read More
Small businesses and their employees will potentially take the greatest hit from the voluntary and mandated closures. We all have our favorite neighborhood places that we want to support, even …
Supporting Small Business Read More
Schools, businesses, restaurants and more are closing their doors. The CDC is recommending social distancing, perhaps even isolation by the time this is published, yet we still have needs. Out …
Community Comes Together During Tough Times Read More
Whether or not we have children or grandchildren, the benefits of adding a bit of play and lightheartedness into our day can’t be denied. Getting outside is great, but when …
All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Dull Boy, Adapted for Today Read More
Even in a normal year we might wonder if the runny nose and sneezing we’re experiencing are due to a common cold taking up residence in our bodies or if …
Do I Have the Common Cold or Something Else? Read More
Grocery stores are seeing shortages of some items, which can be alarming, but voices of moderation encourage people not to panic. Supplies are being restocked and grocery stores will remain …
Stocking Up: What You Actually Need Read More
