Health Equity

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Oregon Health & Science University Center for Health and Healing Building 2 in the South Waterfront neighborhood, July 2020. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Class-Action Lawsuit Accuses Oregon Health & Science University Of Discriminatory Discipline

Suit on behalf of more than 1,100 current and former OHSU employees seeks policy changes, back pay.

Dec 14, 2021
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THE COMMONWEALTH FUND

Oregon A Top Performer Among States In Health Equity, Experts Say

Authors of a new report from The Commonwealth Fund say that while “dramatic” inequities persist in all 50 states, Oregon is doing better than most.

Nov 23, 2021
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Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Southwest Portland. | M.O. STEVENS/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Oregon Surgical Tech Sues Providence, Alleging Discrimination, Retaliation

Reginald Daniels, who is Black, worked at Providence for 33 years before he was fired.

Oct 25, 2021
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

New Concerns About Racism, Transphobia Raised With Oregon State Hospital Leadership

The Hospital’s Advisory Board is seeking answers from Superintendent Dolly Matteucci after staff revealed details about the treatment of a Black patient and a transgender patient.

Oct 20, 2021
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Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Southwest Portland. | M.O. STEVENS/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Former Employees Sued Providence Three Times This Month

Plaintiffs in Oregon allege the Washington-based health care provider failed to protect them from discrimination and harassment.

Sep 29, 2021
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Oregon Health & Science University Center for Health and Healing Building 2 in the South Waterfront neighborhood, July 2020. | SHUTTERSTOCK

OHSU Sued By Disabled Patient Alleging Discrimination

The lawsuit in federal court charges that OHSU violated a disabled patient’s civil rights when it wouldn’t let her caregiver enter the hospital and help with her care.

Sep 29, 2021
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SHUTTERSTOCK

Oregon Health Authority Wants Millions From Feds For Equity Spending

State officials will send in Oregon’s application for its five-year Medicaid waiver to federal officials in early 2022.

Sep 21, 2021
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Oregon State Hospital. | AMANDA LOMAN/SALEM REPORTER

Gay Oregon State Hospital Worker Sues, Alleging Harassment, Bullying At Salem Facility

The maintenance worker says he was physically assaulted and bullied after he came out to a co-worker.

Sep 16, 2021
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PIXABAY

Oregon Receives Failing Grade For Its In-Prison Response To COVID-19

Oregon had one of the highest discrepancies between infection and death rates of prisoners versus its population, a report found.

Sep 2, 2021
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Portland Aerial Tram to OHSU at sunrise. | TIM JEWETT/OHSU

Black Employee Sues OHSU, Alleging Racial, Sexual Discrimination

The institution denies it discriminated or retaliated against Cashnita Mathieson, a phlebotomist, and says she is barred by law from seeking $300,000 in damages.

Aug 16, 2021
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