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Oregon Primary Care Providers Feel Squeeze As Pandemic Continues

Primary and urgent care providers face high patient demand — and are increasing services — as hospitals remain crammed with COVID-19 and other patients.
September 16, 2021
 
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SALEM HEALTH HOSPITAL IN SALEM./BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Across Oregon, with just 8% of adult patient beds available in hospitals, the state’s primary and urgent care providers are under increasing pressu