The northeastern Oregon county is protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandates in recognition of public outcry, saying mandates will worsen staffing shortages.
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Sep 7 2021
Since PeaceHealth announced its own deadlines, unions representing a swath of workers have leveled at least seven labor complaints.
Sep 6 2021
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As patients sick with COVID-19 overwhelm Oregon hospitals, tents are set up to create urgent care clinics for patients with lesser ailments.
Sep 6 2021
Oregon’s hospitals are full and have been for several weeks. That isn’t going to change any time soon.
Sep 5 2021
Distrust in government initiatives runs so deep that even some primary care providers may be advising eligible patients against getting the shots.
Sep 3 2021
Rural hospitals in areas of the U.S. where vaccination rates are already low are avoiding vaccine mandates for staff in order to attract workers.
Sep 2 2021
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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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Cover All People will implement a $10 million program to provide health insurance to roughly 80,000 people who had no coverage.
Sep 2 2021
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Talks are stalled between administrators at the hospital in McMinnville and the Oregon Nurses Association members.
Sep 2 2021
In Eastern Oregon, only the Blue Mountain Hospital District in Grant County has received help since Gov. Kate Brown ordered the deployment of 1,500 troops.
Sep 2 2021