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Dozens of people showed up at the OHSU rally for an alleged victim and against OHSU's handling of a sexual abuse case. | DR. SUE AICHER

Former Resident Sues OHSU — Again

The latest suit accuses OHSU of violating a settlement agreement in a discrimination suit filed in 2018 and hurting the former staff member's attempt to finish her training.

Jul 13, 2021

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Hundreds Die In Northwest Heat Wave

From Oregon to British Columbia, temperatures set new highs, reaching more than 120 degrees Fahrenheit in one British Columbian town.

Jun 30, 2021

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OHSU Hospital on Marquam Hill. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Looking For A Job In Health Care? OHSU Is Hiring

The institution intends to add 1,200 jobs as part of a plan to resume its growth trajectory after undergoing revenue cuts early in the pandemic.

Jun 23, 2021
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Surgeons perform a heart transplant at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center if Southwest Portland. | PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES

Providence Wins Federal Certification For Heart Transplant Program

The approval means that Providence can seek reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid for heart transplants which can cost more than $1 million.

Jun 23, 2021

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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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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