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3D rendering of the omicron variant of COVID-19. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Health Care Workers Brace For The Worst As Omicron Projections Change

Though an Oregon omicron forecast has improved, the impact on hospitals still could exceed the pandemic’s worst point.

Dec 28, 2021
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As Omicron Threatens To Overwhelm Oregon Hospitals, Officials Push Boosters

A projected surge from the omicron variant of COVID-19 represents “dire” news for Oregon hospitals, patients and health care workers.

Dec 17, 2021

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Tough Oregon Health Care Merger Law Nears Launch With Questions Unsettled

Rule-making for the new program has dragged on as its March 1 start date nears. Officials promise a light touch to start.

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

OHSU Board Approves $650 Million Hospital Expansion 

The expansion project, a 15-story building, will grow bed capacity by about one-third.

Oct 29, 2021
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Oregon Health & Science University Center for Health and Healing Building 2 in the South Waterfront neighborhood, July 2020. | SHUTTERSTOCK

Former Employee Sues OHSU, Alleges Being Fired For Missing Work Due To COVID

The respiratory therapist claims she was fired for filing workers’ compensation claims after contracting COVID-19 on the job.

Oct 27, 2021
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Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Southwest Portland. | M.O. STEVENS/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Oregon Surgical Tech Sues Providence, Alleging Discrimination, Retaliation

Reginald Daniels, who is Black, worked at Providence for 33 years before he was fired.

Oct 25, 2021
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Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center is among the hospitals fined for failing to follow meal break rules. | PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP

Gresham Hospital Named One Of Nation’s Top 10 Most ‘Socially Responsible’

The Lown Institute examined how communities surrounding hospitals benefited from their presence.

Oct 11, 2021
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Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Southwest Portland. | M.O. STEVENS/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Former Employees Sued Providence Three Times This Month

Plaintiffs in Oregon allege the Washington-based health care provider failed to protect them from discrimination and harassment.

Sep 29, 2021
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Oregon Health & Science University Center for Health and Healing Building 2 in the South Waterfront neighborhood, July 2020. | SHUTTERSTOCK

OHSU Sued By Disabled Patient Alleging Discrimination

The lawsuit in federal court charges that OHSU violated a disabled patient’s civil rights when it wouldn’t let her caregiver enter the hospital and help with her care.

Sep 29, 2021
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Oregon Health & Science University Center for Health and Healing Building 2 in the South Waterfront neighborhood, July 2020. | SHUTTERSTOCK

For OHSU, Pension Payments Loom As COVID-19 Crisis Eases

The university’s PERS liability has ballooned to $595 million, resurrecting concerns about the pension burden on one of Oregon’s largest public agencies.

Sep 21, 2021
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