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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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'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.

Jun 30, 2021

An ambulance drives through Vancouver, Washington in August. | COURTESY OF THE CITY OF VANCOUVER

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.

Nov 24, 2020

NANCY BEE, NURSE MANAGER FOR THE SALEM HEALTH EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, SHOWS A TREATMENT ROOM FOR A LESS SERIOUSLY ILL PATIENT./RACHEL ALEXANDER/SALEM REPORTER