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Dr. Jason Campbell, front, became known as the TikTok doc for his dance videos.

New Sexual Assault Allegations Against Jason Campbell, The TikTok Doc

Three OHSU employees assert that they, too, were assaulted by him and experienced unwanted behavior, in the case involving a former OHSU social worker.

Mar 9, 2021

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Oregon Hospital Revenues, Profits Rise In Third Quarter of 2020

But hospital leaders say last year’s temporary boost from the federal CARES Act bailout conceals continuing financial shortfalls at Oregon hospitals.

Mar 8, 2021
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Oregon Sets Minimum Charity Care Levels For Hospitals

Other states have set minimums for hospital groups but Oregon is the first to set levels for individual hospitals, which have profited from the expansion of Medicaid.

Feb 17, 2021
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Salem Health Forging Ahead But Vaccine Clinics Canceled In Portland

Salem Health said it will try to keep its planned schedule but two sites in Portland will be canceled on Friday due to expected snow and ice.

Feb 11, 2021

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Pandemic-Fueled Alcohol Abuse Creates Wave of Hospitalizations for Liver Disease

Alcoholism-related liver disease was a growing problem before the pandemic, with 15 million people diagnosed nationwide, but it's continued to get worse with some hospital admissions up dramatically.

Feb 10, 2021

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With Demand Far Exceeding Supply, It Matters That People Are Jumping the Vaccine Line

The Biden administration’s much-needed national strategy to end the covid-19 pandemic includes plans to remedy the chaotic vaccination effort with “more people, more places, more supply.”

Feb 3, 2021

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Universities Report More Potentially Problematic Virus Variants

Oregon State University has found numerous instances of a Southern California strain that’s caused several large outbreaks there, plus a highly infectious British strain.

Jan 29, 2021