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St. Charles Health System in Bend. | COURTESY OF ST. CHARLES HEALTH

Tensions rise in union drive at St. Charles in Bend

The push to establish a new union to represent 304 doctors, physician assistants and others is now before the National Labor Relations Board.

Dec 13, 2022
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PICKET SIGNS LIE ON THE GRASS OUTSIDE ST. CHARLES BEND MEDICAL CENTER ON MARCH 4, 2021./EMILY CURETON COOK/OPB

Judge Sanctions St. Charles’ Attorney In Hospital Labor Dispute

Dec 21, 2021

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Providence Portland Medical Center staff prep to work on COVID-19 patients. | PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES

As Available Beds Dwindle, Oregon Hospitals Warn Of Imminent Crisis

Hospitals struggle to handle the rapidly rising flood of people seriously ill with COVID-19, while state officials scramble for ways to increase hospital capacity.

Aug 18, 2021
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Oregon Officials Watched As Cases Spiked, Waiting Until Now To Act

The Oregon Health Authority is organizing a command structure to address the staffing and bed crisis facing hospitals swamped with COVID-19 cases.

Aug 11, 2021
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Oregon Hits Record COVID-19 Hospitalizations As Governor Re-Imposes Mask Mandate

Experts say the governor’s move is necessary to fight the rising tide of COVID-19 cases and avoid a shortage of hospital beds.

Aug 10, 2021
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A registered nurse in St. Charles Bend’s intensive care unit stood outside a room where hospital staff treated an unconscious COVID-19 patient in May. | THE BULLETIN

St. Charles Bend At Capacity With COVID-19, Trauma Patients

As of Thursday, all 24 beds were full in the ICU, including five patients with the virus. Three of the infected patients are on ventilators.

May 28, 2021

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Dr. Cynthia Maree, infectious disease chief at St. Charles Health System, wants to boost the vaccination rates in her hospital system -- and in the community./St. Charles Health System

Hospital Systems Face Internal Vaccine Skeptics

A Lund Report analysis indicates that at least 85% of hospital providers are vaccinated but only about 75% of all employees have been inoculated against COVID-19.

May 24, 2021
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Most Oregon Hospitals Didn’t Need 2020 Bailout: They Had The Stock Market

New financial filings show that many enjoyed handsome returns from their bond and stock portfolios.

Apr 19, 2021

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St. Charles Health System in Bend. | COURTESY OF ST. CHARLES HEALTH

Medical Techs Strike At St. Charles Hospitals In Central Oregon

The nonprofit system warns that the strike by the 150-member work group “threatens public health and safety of the community,” but fails to persuade a federal judge to bar the walkout.

Mar 3, 2021
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St. Charles Health System in Redmond. | COURTESY ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

COVID-19 Outbreak Hits St. Charles Hospital In Redmond

The outbreak is the latest to affect patients and staff working in a hospital in Oregon or Southwest Washington.

Jan 20, 2021