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.
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OHSU Finances Hold Steady; Board Looks At Complaints
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Patient volumes and revenues are in line with the company’s projections, according to a report covering the first quarter of this fiscal year.
Nurses Rally At OHSU Amid Stalled Contract Negotiations
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kaiser Permanente Blasts 30% Price Hikes Sought By Salem Health
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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.
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.
A Viable Vaccine Against COVID-19 Is Likely But Many Questions Remain
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A panel of experts discussed the current vaccine candidates and the likely timeline of having one that will provide immunity to people next year.
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