Oregon Deploying 1,200 From National Guard To Help Hospitals
Brown decided to more than double the state's National Guard deployment following an update from the Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Military Department.
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Only One County In Eastern Oregon Has Received National Guard Support At Its Hospitals
In Eastern Oregon, only the Blue Mountain Hospital District in Grant County has received help since Gov. Kate Brown ordered the deployment of 1,500 troops.
Oregon Hospitals Prepare For National Guard Deployment
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown announced the deployment of up to 1,500 National Guard members who will assist at 20 hospitals around the state.
National Guard Member Assaulted By Oregon State Hospital Patient
This was the first assault by a patient on a National Guard member the hospital has recorded since 30 National Guard members began working on June 24 to help stem a staffing shortage.
Oregon State Hospital Authorizes Up To $1.2 Million For Patient Care
The money is earmarked to pay for 30 members of the National Guard to serve meals and care for patients at its Salem campus this summer.
Oregon State Hospital Advisory Board Says It Was Excluded From National Guard Decision
The board, which makes recommendations on patient safety and care, says it has questions about staffing levels and the role of the National Guard.
