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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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Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland. | M.O. STEVENS/WIKIMEDIA

Oregon Department of Justice Opens Investigation Into Providence Health

The move puts the state’s largest health provider under widening scrutiny for its practices of billing and collecting from patients.

Oct 17, 2022
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LAURIE YOUNKIN, A CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT AT PEACEHEALTH’S SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER RIVERBEND IN SPRINGFIELD, PARTICIPATED IN AN INFORMATIONAL WORK SITE PICKET ON OCT. 4, 2022. THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION REPRESENTS HEALTH CARE WORKERS AT THREE HOSPITALS INVOLVED IN TALKS./COURTESY OF SEIU LOCAL 49.

PeaceHealth Workers Picket At 3 Hospitals Over Contract Talks

SEIU-represented workers at PeaceHealth say high turnover, low pay affect patient care.

Oct 4, 2022

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Oregon Hospitals Sue To Overturn Toughest-In-Nation Merger Law  

The trade association for Oregon health systems claims the state's health care merger law is unconstitutionally vague.

Oct 4, 2022
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Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in North Portland. | COPYRIGHT PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP (USED WITH PERMISSION)

Three Oregon Hospital Systems Sue State Over Psychiatric Logjam

Legacy Health, Providence Health & Services and PeaceHealth say the Oregon Health Authority is unlawfully forcing their hospitals to provide long-term care.

Sep 28, 2022
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OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

OHSU, AFSCME Reach Tentative Three-Year Deal

Local 328 leaders recommend members approve the contract in vote set for early October.

Sep 27, 2022
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Legislative Panel Approves $39.5 Million For Hospital Capacity Crisis

The money will boost staffing so patients can get appropriate care.

Sep 24, 2022
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