Elizabeth Steiner (born April 5, 1963) is a Democratic member of the

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, representing the 17th District. Steiner was appointed to the Senate in 2011 by commissioners from Multnomah and

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counties following the resignation of her predecessor,

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Career and family

Steiner is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Family Medicine at

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(OHSU). She is a past President of the Oregon Academy of Family Physicians. She has three children. In 2013, Steiner publicly revealed she suffers from major depressive disorder and multiple sclerosis.

References

External links

Dr. Steiner Hayward's official website

Dr. Elizabeth Steiner Hayward and Dr. Alan Bates testify before Oregon Medical Board -- OMB Public Meeting audio from 2012-10-12

Mental Health Debate Personal For One Oregon Lawmaker
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