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COURTESY OF LEGACY HEALTH

Feds, State Fault Unity Center -- Again -- Following Complaints, Failure To Protect Patients

Complaints and unannounced inspections at Portland’s psychiatric emergency hospital found a range of problems, including patient sexual encounters, an attempted suicide, Facebook livestreaming, escapes, nurse shortages and more.

Sep 29, 2020

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Oregon Health & Science University's sprawling west side campus in Portland. | AARON BIELECK/OHSU

With Surging Revenue, OHSU Wants Pay Restored For 4,500 Staff

The administration is seeking approval to spend nearly $70 million on salaries just months after imposing cuts as a pandemic austerity measure.

Sep 24, 2020
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OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY

Data Paint Bleak Picture For Hospitals, But Outlook Improving

Numbers released by the Oregon Health Authority show expected declines after the pandemic hit but do not include an infusion of federal cash or revenue from the resumption of nonemergency procedures.

Sep 23, 2020
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OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital has a level 1 pediatric trauma center. | OHSU/CHRISTINE TORRES HICKS

Former Head Of Nursing Sues OHSU Over Racial Discrimination, Whistleblowing

The suit says the Doernbecher Children's Hospital hire was fired after calling out unsafe practices, being stereotyped as an "angry Black woman" and told to "straighten her hair."

Sep 9, 2020

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Oregon Health & Science University's sprawling west side campus in Portland. | AARON BIELECK/OHSU

Black Employees Accuse OHSU Of Being 'Enabler Of Racism’

An employee resource group accuses administrators of taking no substantial action following several noose incidents and using them in what they say is a sham of an effort against racism on campus.

Sep 3, 2020
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State Doles Out Millions To Rural Hospitals With Rich Owners

More than half of $50 million is going to hospitals that are owned by large, financially resilient nonprofit hospital systems with substantial investment portfolios and net worths.

Sep 2, 2020
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Kaiser Permanente Names Leader For Northwest Regional

Jeff Collins has served as interim president since June, replacing Ruth Williams Brinkley who left for a position with Kaiser on the East Coast.

Aug 26, 2020

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LEGACY EMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER

State Fines Legacy Nearly $26,000 For Environmental Violation

The fine, the third highest environmental penalty in Oregon in July, stems from an old underground tank that lacked a permit.

Aug 26, 2020
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Providence Milwaukie Hospital. | PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES

Providence, SEIU Workers Gear Up For New Bargaining Session

The two sides meet again on Wednesday after two years of failing to reach an agreement. Wages remain the chief sticking point.

Aug 10, 2020
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Oregon Health & Science University's sprawling west side campus in Portland. | AARON BIELECK/OHSU

OHSU Nursing Students Angry About Rising Tuition

About 30 students entered a two-part nurse practitioner program last June, expecting the university to lock-in their tuition. Instead, OHSU is suspending its "tuition promise."

Aug 6, 2020
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