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Michael Paul Cuneo, 31, discusses the long adoption process and the challenges he and his wife, Ally Jordan Cuneo, faced Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at their home near McKay Reservoir in Pendleton. | YASSER MARTE/EAST OREGONIAN

Pendleton firefighter and paramedic adopts infant transport patient

When Michael Cuneo took a call on Dec. 31, 2020, for an infant transport to Portland, he had no idea the baby would become his daughter

Jul 31, 2023

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Hospital Chaplain Provides Respite For Health Care Workers Exhausted Amid Pandemic

As one of three chaplains at St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, Ann Marie Hardin’s job is to walk around the hospital and talk to health care workers.

Oct 14, 2021

SHARON MCCUTCHEON ON UNSPLASH

Patients Delayed Preventive Care During Pandemic

In some cases, doctors are now treating patients whose cancer has advanced because they didn't get routine screenings, like a mammogram or colonoscopy.

Jun 16, 2021

Aspen Springs Psychiatric Hospital was closed after six months.

Lifeways Closes Aspen Spring Psychiatric Hospital

Hailed as a sorely-needed addition to the state’s meager supply of mental health treatment beds, the facility was closed due to “unsustainable” difficulties staffing it.

Apr 14, 2021