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OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital has a level 1 pediatric trauma center. | OHSU/CHRISTINE TORRES HICKS

Former Head Of Nursing Sues OHSU Over Racial Discrimination, Whistleblowing

The suit says the Doernbecher Children's Hospital hire was fired after calling out unsafe practices, being stereotyped as an "angry Black woman" and told to "straighten her hair."

Sep 9, 2020

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Cambia's Long Time, Highly Paid CEO Stepping Down

Mark Ganz, who earned at least $4.1 million in 2019, will be replaced by Jared Short, the company's president and COO.

Sep 9, 2020
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Oregon’s Medicaid Insurers, Lawmakers Call For Fresh Approaches, Flexibility In COVID-19 Era

An annual event by CCO Oregon drew key players, who discussed the challenges of plunging revenues, ensuring access to a vaccine when one is available and adapting to the changing health care landscape.

Sep 9, 2020
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Audit Finds Oregon’s Mental Health System in Disarray, Lacks Leadership

The report identified wide-ranging, chronic problems, including a lack of leadership and failure to monitor $158 million of taxpayer money.

Sep 9, 2020
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Kerry Barnett is joining CareOregon's board./CareOregon

Press Release: CareOregon Adds Another Board Member

Sep 8, 2020

Mardell Reed volunteers for Advocates for African American Elders in Pasadena, California, a group that helps Blacks with health issues.Heidi di Marco/Kaiser Health News

Why Black Aging Matters, Too

Sep 8, 2020

Medical marijuana was legal but not mainstream in 2009 when Tamarack Dispensary opened in Kalispell, Montana. Now it's a normal part of the community./Justin Franz /KHN