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Home HPV tests won’t replace the ob-gyn

Science News February 19, 2026
ScienceNews reports that HPV home tests should not replace regular visits to an OB/GYN. Amanda Bruegl, M.D., says, “Someone should be talking about all the [other] basic health screenings, all the basic wellness things, every single year.”

Study Finds Low Rates of Routine Anxiety and Intimate Partner Violence Screening in Oregon

Science Magazine February 19, 2026
Despite national guidelines recommending routine screening for anxiety and intimate partner violence in women and adolescent girls, a new study from OHSU finds these screenings are rarely implemented in primary care settings. Amy Cantor, M.D., says, “We found widespread support but limited uptake. Most clinicians didn’t know these are covered preventive services.”

Oregon declares outbreak of measles after 5 confirmed cases

Salem Statesman Journal February 19, 2026
The Oregon Health Authority holds a press briefing urging families to get vaccinated after measles was detected in the wastewater of six Oregon counties. Dawn Nolt, M.D., says small decreases in vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable to measles, which can be life-threatening to infants: “For measles, we really are very focused on keeping that herd immunity, that vaccine rate very, very high because it's so incredibly contagious.”

Oregon health officials declare measles outbreak with five confirmed cases

Oregon Capital Chronicle February 19, 2026
The Oregon Health Authority holds a press briefing urging families to get vaccinated after measles was detected in the wastewater of six Oregon counties. Dawn Nolt, M.D., says small decreases in vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable to measles, which can be life-threatening to infants: “For measles, we really are very focused on keeping that herd immunity, that vaccine rate very, very high because it's so incredibly contagious."

Oregon declares measles outbreak

KPTV February 19, 2026
The Oregon Health Authority holds a press briefing urging families to get vaccinated after measles was detected in the wastewater of six Oregon counties. Dawn Nolt, M.D., says small decreases in vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable to measles, which can be life-threatening to infants: “For measles, we really are very focused on keeping that herd immunity, that vaccine rate very, very high because it's so incredibly contagious.”

Oregon health officials are now calling measles an ‘outbreak’: What that means

KOIN-TV February 19, 2026
The Oregon Health Authority holds a press briefing urging families to get vaccinated after measles was detected in the wastewater of six Oregon counties. Dawn Nolt, M.D., says small decreases in vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable to measles, which can be life-threatening to infants: “For measles, we really are very focused on keeping that herd immunity, that vaccine rate very, very high because it's so incredibly contagious."

Oregon reports measles outbreak and launches new wastewater tracker

KOB-TV 5 Medford February 19, 2026
The Oregon Health Authority holds a press briefing urging families to get vaccinated after measles was detected in the wastewater of six Oregon counties. Dawn Nolt, M.D., says small decreases in vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable to measles, which can be life-threatening to infants: “For measles, we really are very focused on keeping that herd immunity, that vaccine rate very, very high because it's so incredibly contagious.”

Health officials urge vaccination as measles detected in wastewater of 6 Oregon counties

KLCC-FM February 19, 2026
The Oregon Health Authority holds a press briefing urging families to get vaccinated after measles was detected in the wastewater of six Oregon counties. Dawn Nolt, M.D., says small decreases in vaccination rates have left many communities vulnerable to measles, which can be life-threatening to infants: “For measles, we really are very focused on keeping that herd immunity, that vaccine rate very, very high because it's so incredibly contagious.”
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