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Beleaguered Bay Area Hospital cries foul as neighboring public hospital invades territory

Public hospitals aren’t supposed to encroach, but Coquille Valley’s nonprofit arm has opened a clinic in Coos Bay, sparking litigation that’s already getting nasty. One state senator says the dispute could spread to the Legislature.
December 16, 2025
 
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Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay. | COURTESY BAY AREA HOSPITAL.

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