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.
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'Critical' Shortage Of ER Beds In Oregon
"We are now seeing the resulting demand for emergency services provided by our hospitals," said Dr. Dana Hargunani, chief medical officer for the Oregon Health Authority, about the heat wave.
Study: Little Risk Of Catching COVID-19 In ER
“EDs are actually safe, and people shouldn’t be delaying getting the care that they need,” said a coauthor of a study that analyzed data from dozens of Providence emergency departments in Oregon and Washington.
Special Report: The Region's Busiest ER Is In Salem, Facing More Critical Cases And Climbing Patient Counts
The sound system crackled to life in the busiest emergency room in the Northwest.
“Code blue, three minutes, room seven,” came the announcement.
An ambulance was about to arrive at Salem Hospital just after 8 a.m. in late December.
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On a typical day, doctors rush through the emergency department toward sounding alarms, and ambulances whisk in people suffering heart attacks, strokes or severe pain. Medical technicians and nurses attend to patients as worried families hover close.
