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Social worker and end-of-life doula JamiQuan Rudd serves older adults in Douglas County. | JUSTIN HIGGINBOTTOM/JPR

A death doula keeps legacies alive in rural Oregon

Insurers don't cover end-of-life care provided by death doulas, and a group is trying to change that

Mar 19

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A picture of Rogue Regional Medical Center in 2007. At the time it was known as Rogue Valley Medical Center. | BY NICKNELSON/ENGLISH WIKIPEDIA VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS.

Infections remained high at Asante Rogue through 2023 despite claims of a decrease

Oregon Health Authority data shows Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center had high numbers of infections in the last two years. That’s the same timeframe a nurse was allegedly replacing patients’ fentanyl with tap water.

Jan 22

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Pictured, a team at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford cared for a COVID-19 patient in the intensive care unit during the pandemic. | MICHAEL BLUMHARDT/ASANTE HEALTH

Medford police investigate allegations of deadly infections, opioid misuse at Asante hospital

Several patients deaths alleged; Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford officials say they are cooperating with law enforcement

Jan 2

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SHUTTERSTOCK

Flu infections in Southern Oregon are the highest in the state this season

Officials point to an increase in emergency department visits for flu-like symptoms, especially among children

Jan 2

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Members of the ONA bargaining team for Rogue Regional nurses | OREGON NURSES ASSOCIATION

Asante Rogue Regional nurses reach tentative agreement on labor contract

Deal goes to a vote on Friday

Nov 9, 2023

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PIXABAY

Oregon Counties Largely Vote Against Psilocybin Use

Voters across Oregon mostly voted against allowing the therapeutic use of the psychedelic drug psilocybin on Tuesday.

Nov 10, 2022

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SHUTTERSTOCK

The Use Of Psilocybin Is On The Ballot Again For Many Oregon Voters

Oregonians voted to legalize the use of the psychedelic drug psilocybin in supervised facilities in 2020. But 27 of the state’s 36 counties now have the issue on their ballots again.

Oct 27, 2022

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PIXABAY

State Funding Will Target Lingering Trauma Of Oregon Cannabis Farm Workers

Part of a $6 million Oregon state grant is being rolled out to help treat mental health issues among cannabis farm workers stemming from poor working conditions.

Aug 11, 2022

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A TEAM FROM THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT AT ASANTE ROGUE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN MEDFORD PREPARES TO INTUBATE A CRASHING COVID-19 PATIENT./MICHAEL BLUMHARDT/ASANTE

Delta Cutting ‘Like a Buzzsaw’ Through Oregon-California Border Counties

Unlike earlier COVID-19 waves, doctors say patients are in their 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s and this wave is more severe than prior surges.

Aug 31, 2021