Sky Lakes

Three Oregon hospitals have joined large chains in the past year, leaving just six independent non-government nonprofits

In a merger-filled year, Salem Health, Tuality and Silverton joined larger groups, leaving only six nongovernment independent hospitals in the state: Columbia Memorial, Good Shepherd Medical Center, Grande Ronde Hospital, Mid-Columbia Medical Center, Santiam Hospital and Sky Lakes.

This latest installment examines the profitability of Ashland, Grande Ronde, Columbia Memorial, Good Shepherd, Mid-Columbia, Santiam, Silverton, Sky Lakes, McKenzie-Willamette and Willamette Valley hospitals.