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COVID-19 Outbreak Strikes Oregon State Hospital

The facility has halted admissions for at least a week after 61 people test positive.

Jan 6, 2022
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Rising Labor Costs Push Down Oregon Hospital Profits

The hospital association reports its members earned 1.1% in profits overall despite surging costs and reductions in elective procedures, with rural areas performing best.

Jan 6, 2022
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Legacy Emanuel Security Officers Injured A Black Patient, Lawsuit Says

Kent Ewell alleges he was in pain when hospital security handled him roughly without cause, and that the hospital destroyed the evidence.

Jan 4, 2022
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Former Laboratory Technician Claims He Was Fired For Blowing Whistle

The lawsuit claims a former Corvallis COVID testing worker’s safety complaints, including the lab CEO wearing shorts and sandals in the lab, got him canned.

Jan 4, 2022
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Hospital In Newport Discriminated Against Trans Doctor, Lawsuit Alleges

A former OB-GYN at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital says the revocation of his privileges and an investigation into his conduct were a sham.

Dec 28, 2021
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Oregon Prepares To Expand Coverage to Undocumented Adults

Cover All People, a new program intended to combat disparities and improve health, will make the Oregon Health Plan open to people regardless of their immigration status starting July 1, 2022.

Dec 28, 2021
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Health Care Workers Brace For The Worst As Omicron Projections Change

Though an Oregon omicron forecast has improved, the impact on hospitals still could exceed the pandemic’s worst point.

Dec 28, 2021
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Dozens of Suits Say Spinal Implant Caused Permanent Injuries

A recent federal lawsuit filed in Medford is one of many targeting Medtronic and Aziyo Biologics over a spinal implant recalled due to tuberculosis infection.

Dec 21, 2021
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