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Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. | OHSU

OHSU Gives Itself Power To Fire Faculty In Pandemic Or Other Crisis

New employment contracts for thousands of faculty members give the institution the right to cut their job or pay in the face of a natural disaster or a financial crisis.

Jun 17, 2021
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LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER

White Employee Accuses Legacy Of Racial Discrimination

A housekeeper who reported on her colleagues for alleged theft and time-clock fraud is suing the hospital system, claiming it did not protect her from harassment.

Jun 3, 2021
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OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

OHSU Puts Resident On Leave Following Lawsuit

Dr. Andew Davoodian and his alleged sexual-battery victim are suing each other in Multnomah County Circuit Court.

May 26, 2021
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Dr. Cynthia Maree, infectious disease chief at St. Charles Health System, wants to boost the vaccination rates in her hospital system -- and in the community./St. Charles Health System

Hospital Systems Face Internal Vaccine Skeptics

A Lund Report analysis indicates that at least 85% of hospital providers are vaccinated but only about 75% of all employees have been inoculated against COVID-19.

May 24, 2021
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Portland Aerial Tram to OHSU at sunrise. | TIM JEWETT/OHSU

In Sex Assault Settlement, OHSU, TikTok Doc Eliminate Most Allegations

The agreement, obtained by The Lund Report, makes a point of barring all parties from discussing the case.

May 12, 2021
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OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

OHSU Settles Sex Assault Lawsuit For $585,000

The settlement comes less than two months since the suit was filed by a former OHSU social worker who is now employed by the Portland Veterans Affairs hospital.

Apr 27, 2021

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An artist's depiction of a proposed psychiatric hospital proposed for a site in Wilsonville. | UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES

Critics, Including Providence, Legacy, Pan Proposed Wilsonville Psychiatric Hospital

But supporters say the facility would serve a need, even if it didn’t fix Oregon’s tangled and inadequate behavioral health care system.

Apr 27, 2021
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SHUTTERSTOCK

Most Oregon Hospitals Didn’t Need 2020 Bailout: They Had The Stock Market

New financial filings show that many enjoyed handsome returns from their bond and stock portfolios.

Apr 19, 2021

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Eric Holder, former U.S. attorney general, is a partner in the firm Covington & Burling. | SHUTTERSTOCK

OHSU To Pay $2,065 Per Hour For Holder Investigation

The agreement between OHSU and Holder’s law firm does not set a limit on the cost of the investigation of the institution's handling of sexual assault cases and racial bias complaints.

Apr 16, 2021
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OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Accrediting Investigators Will Visit OHSU Twice

The visit by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education follows a sexual assault lawsuit against a former anesthesiology resident.

Apr 16, 2021
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