COVID-19 Press Releases
Read the latest press releases from organizations around the state.
Lynne Terry
Noose Appears In OHSU Workplace, 3rd Time In 3 Years; Jacobs Condemns
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OHSU's president announces a series of measures, saying they're a start. Black leaders want more. They want a voice at the table.
Multnomah County Officials Back Protesters, Say Reopening Will Go Forward
Expressing solidarity with protesters who’ve marched nightly, Multnomah County officials said they plan to go forward with their reopening schedule.
Health Professionals, Officials Worry About Another Threat: Wildfires
With wildfire season approaching, emergency planners urged Oregonians in rural areas to be prepared while health care professionals called on lawmakers to fund low-cost measures to protect residents.
Providence's Heart Transplant Program Ready, At Least One Patient Lined Up
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center is poised to perform heart transplants the second week in July.
Legacy Plans To Boost Telehealth With $370,000 Grant
The Federal Communication Commission has awarded Legacy Health nearly $370,000 to boost its telemedicine program. The money will pay for equipment in emergency departments where COVID-19 has not infected providers, it said.
Moda’s Former Marketing Director Sues Insurer Over Unequal Pay
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The former marketing director of Moda Health is suing the insurer over allegations of violating Oregon’s Equal Pay Act.
OHSU Food Services Worker Ready To Retire Dies Of COVID-19
A longtime employee of Oregon Health & Science University who was planning on retiring this year died last week of COVID-19.
Merger Of CareOregon Into Providence Off Over CareOregon’s Independence, Secular Status
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CareOregon and Providence Health & Services have called off their planned merger after their months-long talks deadlocked and amid a groundswell of opposition from local health care advocates and state and county officials.
Labor Board Rules Against SEIU In Providence Vote
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More than a year ago, union backers at Providence Portland Medical Center celebrated a razor-thin vote to join SEIU Local 49. On Wednesday that vote was overturned by a national board due to markings on one ballot.
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