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PeaceHealth, Vancouver - Medical Center Physician's Building. | COURTESY PEACEHEALTH

Washington State Prepares For COVID-19 Surge

The state’s hospitals are below maximum capacity for the moment, with COVID-19 patients in 3% of hospital beds.

Oct 29, 2020

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COURTESY OF OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

OHSU Finances Hold Steady; Board Looks At Complaints

Patient volumes and revenues are in line with the company’s projections, according to a report covering the first quarter of this fiscal year.

Oct 28, 2020
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Nurses rally at Oregon Health & Science University. | OREGON NURSES ASSOCIATION

Nurses Rally At OHSU Amid Stalled Contract Negotiations

The 3,000 nurses at OHSU have worked without a contract since the end of August, with the two sides disagreeing about staffing and pay.

Oct 21, 2020
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SHUTTERSTOCK

Can Ordinary COVID Patients Get The Trump Treatment?

Many patients don't know about experimental treatments but doctors say they should ask, take notes and be prepared to be pushy with their providers.

Oct 21, 2020

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Hospitals around Oregon have prepared for a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Oregon Health Care Systems Created Plans For Surge In Cases

Health systems worked diligently this spring during the stay-home order creating surge plans to expand capacity, including adding surge beds for patients.

Oct 21, 2020

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Janice Burger, chief executive at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, is retiring.

Longtime Head Of Providence St. Vincent Retiring

Janice Burger, who oversaw four of Providence’s hospitals in the state including one of Oregon's most profitable, is ending her 34-year career in December.

Oct 19, 2020

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Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | JESSICA FLOUM/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon State Hospital Reports First Positive COVID Test For Patient

State hospital spokeswoman Rebeka Gipson-King said the patient has been quarantined, as have the 19 other patients who live in the same unit.

Oct 15, 2020

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Salem Health Salem Hospital. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Kaiser Permanente Blasts 30% Price Hikes Sought By Salem Health

The request comes at a time when the state is trying to curb health care costs but Salem Health says it is trying to make up for a lag in prices in the past.

Oct 14, 2020
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Oregon Hospital Halts Most Internal Coronavirus Tracking

The decision by Good Shepherd Health Care System in Umatilla County upsets employees who feel they are being kept in the dark.

Oct 5, 2020

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A Viable Vaccine Against COVID-19 Is Likely But Many Questions Remain

A panel of experts discussed the current vaccine candidates and the likely timeline of having one that will provide immunity to people next year.

Oct 1, 2020
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