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The wide-ranging bill would create exceptions to send children out-of-state for care and change definitions around restraints and seclusions. Proponents believe it will help more kids get care. Some advocates are worried it will cause more harm. -
Zack Mack joins the Exchange to discuss his NPR podcast series.
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The Oregon Health Authority is concerned that schools don't have enough mental health professionals on campus to serve students who need such services. -
The Opportunities for Housing, Resources and Assistance (OHRA) services thousands of the most vulnerable people in the Ashland, Oregon area each year. -
Book reveals first-hand accounts of teens struggling to navigate environments in which they are surrounded by hostility. -
For decades, Humboldt County humanitarian Betty Kwan Chinn has helped community members suffering from homelessness, and mental health and substance abuse issues. -
The only pediatrician 鈥� and medical doctor 鈥� in the state Legislature treats vulnerable children in her practice and now she鈥檇 like to help them as a policymaker. -
Drug overdoses are the number one cause of death among Oregon young adults aged 15-24, mainly due to fentanyl in the illicit drug supply. -
Editor Mae Ngai offers insight into the work of celebrated late author. -
State Senator Jeff Golden started the annual swapping trend in Ashland. He joins the Exchange to discuss. -
JPR news reporters talk about their top stories of the week. -
Andra Hollenbeck interviews author Oshri Hakak about his illustrated children's book "Life Rocks," a positive message about resiliency. -
Adoption is a challenging process for everyone involved. One Oregon organization seeks to provide support wherever needed. -
Author Rachel Zimmerman portrays the path from abject grief to recovery for her and her family after the sudden suicide of her husband, an MIT professor.
