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Nurses and others gathered in downtown Oregon City on May 11, 2022 for an informational picket about contract negotiations with Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center. | COURTESY OREGON NURSES ASSOCIATION

Strike Votes Commence At 2 Providence Hospitals 

Nurses will vote between May 23 and June 2 on possible strikes at Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center and Providence Milwaukie Hospital.

May 24, 2022
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BAY AREA HOSPITAL IN COOS BAY./COURTESY OF BAY AREA HOSPITAL

Oregon Nurses Association Files Labor Complaint Over Raises

A unilateral pay hike is under scrutiny as the nurses union negotiates a contract on behalf of nearly 300 nurses at Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay.

May 17, 2022
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Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in southwest Portland. | M.O. STEVENS/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Nurses At A Providence Hospital Plan To Vote For Possible Strike

The vote would give nurses at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center the ability to go on strike but not require it.

Apr 19, 2022
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Rena Langlitz is a registered nurse in the emergency department of Willamette Valley Medical Center in McMinnville.

Facing Aggressive Patients, Other Stress, Nurses At Willamette Valley Medical Center Push For Union Contract

Talks are stalled between administrators at the hospital in McMinnville and the Oregon Nurses Association members.

Sep 2, 2021
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A critical care nurse at OHSU gets a COVID-19 vaccine/Josh Andersen/OHSU

Many Oregon Health Care Providers Remain Unvaccinated, New Data Show

Chiropractors, EMTs and others have poor vaccination rates, reigniting debate about whether COVID-19 vaccination should be mandatory in the health care industry.

Jul 14, 2021
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The Oregon Legislature. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon Bill Would Give Many Health Care Workers, Others One-Time Payments

The proposal would give up to $2,000 to essential workers, including health care employees, but would phase out the money for higher-paid staff.

Jun 18, 2021
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Vivian Pham is a Benson Polytechnic High School senior who is interested in becoming a nurse./Courtesy of Tram Nguyen

Oregon Not Equipped To Meet Demand From Aspiring Nurses

The Oregon Employment Department expects the state to have 28,600 job openings for nurses over the next 10 years while only graduating 16,000 registered nurses.

Jun 1, 2021

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The Legislature is in session. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon House Passes Bill Regulating Nurse Staffing Levels For Pandemics

The bill would require nurses' input in setting staffing levels at hospitals during long-term emergencies.

Apr 9, 2021
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Oregon Lawmakers Want To Improve Collection Of Racial, Ethnic Data On Patients

The pandemic has highlighted the need for better information about the provision of services to disadvantaged populations, advocates say.

Apr 9, 2021
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Unity Center for Behavioral Health is in Northeast Portland.

Nurses At Unity Center Release Report On Staffing, Safety As Contract Negotiations Stall

Management says it has addressed safety and staffing and that the administration values its nurses.

Apr 5, 2021
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