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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon State Hospital largely passed inspection, violations remain

Federal regulators found the state-run mental health hospital still has problems with medication, food storage, cleanliness and sanitation.

Jan 12, 2023

Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Oregon State Hospital treatment limits to remain in place

A judge upholds a ruling that limits the length of psychiatric treatment for patients awaiting criminal prosecution.

Jan 10, 2023
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Salem Hospital | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon again pays hundreds of nurses to ease hospitals’ staffing crunch

Despite the high demand for extra staff, most hospital requests went unfulfilled.

Jan 10, 2023
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More orthopedic physicians sell out to private equity firms, raising alarms

Critics warn this trend could result in higher prices for patients and insurers, more unnecessary surgery and less access to care.

Jan 10, 2023

Aspen Springs Psychiatric Hospital was closed after six months.

Why an Oregon nonprofit is working to reopen a psychiatric hospital in eastern Oregon

Community Counseling Solutions is resurrecting a closed psychiatric hospital in Umatilla County.

Jan 10, 2023

James Schroeder. | COURTESY OF HEALTH SHARE OF OREGON

Opinion: An open letter to Oregon’s health community

The interim director of the Oregon Health Authority, James Schroeder, lays out his priorities.

Jan 10, 2023
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Ebony Clarke, health director for Multnomah County, is moving to the state of Oregon to head its behavioral health division. | COURTESY MULTNOMAH COUNTY

Q&A: Ebony Clarke to lead state behavioral health division, a Kotek priority

Multnomah County official is moving to the Oregon Health Authority to lead the beleaguered state behavioral health division.

Jan 6, 2023
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Nurse Lindee Miller stands in front of the mobile cart used for telehealth appointments for sexual assault exams at Avera St. Mary’s Hospital in Pierre, South Dakota. The camera allows Miller and her patient to communicate with a remote nurse trained in such exams. | ARIELLE ZIONTS/KHN