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Legacy Emanuel Medical Center on North Graham Street in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Legacy Health’s lawsuit against Oregon break rules thrown out

The lawsuit came as the state Bureau of Labor & Industries is pursuing $8.7 million in fines against the six-hospital chain for alleged violations.

Jan 5
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Rogue Regional in Medford declares crisis standards of care

One nurse called situation at Rogue Regional "the worst I've ever seen it."

Dec 31, 2022
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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

State officials, advocacy group want hospitals’ lawsuit over psychiatric gridlock dismissed

Hospitals had blamed harm to psychiatric patients on state inaction, but new court filings fault hospitals themselves.

Dec 29, 2022
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The Knight Cancer Research Building at Oregon Health & Science University. | COURTESY OHSU

OHSU cancer research center joins drug development group

The center, housed in OHSU’s Knight Cancer Institute, will work with researchers across the country to produce new cancer treatments.

Dec 20, 2022

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St. Charles Health System in Bend. | COURTESY PHOTO

Tensions rise in union drive at St. Charles in Bend

The push to establish a new union to represent 304 doctors, physician assistants and others is now before the National Labor Relations Board.

Dec 13, 2022
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Nursing students at Lane Community College in Eugene use simulation models during the pandemic instead of in-personal clinical visits. According to a new report, educational institutions are failing to produce enough new registered nurses. | COURTESY OF LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Nurse Unions Slam Hospitals For Lack Of Hiring 

Staff shortages and hospitals’ lack of compliance with staffing plans are leading to high nurse burnout rates and intolerable working conditions, the Oregon Nurses Association says.

Dec 5, 2022
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Salem Hospital | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Former Salem Health Official Claims Retaliation

Dr. Jefferson Loa had glowing reviews until he began following up on concerns that some doctors were neglecting patient care.

Nov 29, 2022
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“It’s hard to not be negative about this,” said Joel Fogarty, a critical care nurse at Providence Portland Medical Center who has worked at the provider for 11 years. | COURTESY OF JOEL FOGARTY

Nurses Union Wants Criminal Probe Over Providence’s Faulty Paycheck System

A spokesperson for Multnomah County noted that the office typically does not do investigations, instead filing charges based on other agencies' investigative work.

Nov 28, 2022
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Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay. | COURTESY OF BAY AREA HOSPITAL

Recall Effort Against Coos Bay Hospital Board Members Fails For Lack Of Signatures

An attempt by nurses and food workers unions to recall two board members of a two coastal health district has come to end — for now.

Nov 22, 2022
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OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

OHSU Manager Told Nurse To Staff Shifts With A ‘Fiscal Lens,’ Not Just A Safety One

An OHSU charge nurse was investigated for her “tone” when raising patient safety concerns, prompting the Oregon Nurses Association to file a complaint.

Nov 1, 2022
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