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PORTLAND, Ore., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation today announced $550,000 in grants to 81 nonprofits and school programs throughout Oregon. These grants were made possible through CommuniCare, a year-long leadership program that gives Oregon high school students an opportunity to learn about issues affecting their communities to facilitate a deeper commitment to social activism.
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Lillie S. and Violet W. at Grant High School celebrating the end of the year.
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Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today announced a $5.1 million dollar settlement with Boston Scientific for failing to disclose the serious risks and complications of transvaginally-placed surgical mesh. The settlement prohibits Boston Scientific from misrepresenting surgical mesh products in Oregon, and the company must reform its marketing practices to list potential complications. Of the settlement, $3 million will go to two Oregon non-profit organizations that support women and girls.
“Boston Scientific ignored evidence showing that surgical mesh could cause bladder problems and pain. Women who received this product were supposed to gain their freedom back, but instead many faced even more medical issues,” Rosenblum said. “On a brighter note,” she added, “I am really pleased a large portion of this settlement will be invested in programs like the Boys and Girls Clubs and Planned Parenthood that support girls and women and offer such