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By Maureen O'Hagan, Kaiser Health News, September 23, 2019 On Kimberly Repp’s office wall is a sign in Latin: Hic locus est ubi mors gaudet succurrere vitae. This is a place where the dead delight in helping the living. For medical examiners, it’s a mission. Their job is to investigate deaths and learn from them, for the benefit of us all. Repp, however, isn’t a medical examiner; she’s a Ph.D. microbiologist. And as the Washington County epidemiologist, she was most accustomed to studying...

We want you to join us on Monday, February 7th for our virtual State Capitol Day event! This is our annual event to focus on suicide prevention in advocacy. Participants will hear from legislators, learn how to make their voices heard, and discover what priorities American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Oregon is targeting this session. Our advocacy doesn't stop there! Registered attendees will have the opportunity to meet with legislators throughout the month of February. Register now.