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Unity Center for Behavioral Health is in Northeast Portland.

Health authority is flouting new Biden anti-discrimination rules, hospitals claim

A federal court battle over who should care for severely mentally ill people is evolving as advocates join hospitals in saying the state neglects its obligations

Nov 14, 2024
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Oregon Health & Science University at night. | OHSU/CHRISTINE TORRES HICKS

OHSU paused live-pig training for OB/GYN residents after ‘many’ opted out

Records indicate a years-long pressure campaign by animal rights activists may be bearing fruit, and in light of the pause the group PETA says it will temporarily stop protesting at board meetings

Nov 12, 2024
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A pile of flowers and a note eulogizing Bobby Smallwood, a security officer for Legacy Health, sit outside the Good Samaritan Medical Center, where he was killed during a confrontation on July 30, 2023. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Family of slain Legacy security guard files $35 million lawsuit against hospital system

Complaint alleges management repeatedly failed to follow its own safety policies

Nov 12, 2024
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Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare walk-in clinic in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Attacks on behavioral health workers prompt push for safer workplaces

Violence at behavioral health facilities has a task force honing recommendations that could ensure a worker need never be alone with a client they feel is a threat

Nov 12, 2024
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A view of OHSU's South Waterfront campus in September 2024. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Kitzhaber sounds alarm over proposed takeover of Legacy Health by OHSU

State leaders should explore bailout of financially distressed Legacy unless Oregon Health & Science University can make clear case for merger — which it has not done yet, according to influential former governor

Nov 7, 2024

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Oregonians brace for health care changes as second Trump term nears

Oregon’s protections for gender-affirming care, abortion and access for people who are noncitizens could face tests under a president-elect who gave mixed signals on the campaign trail

Nov 7, 2024
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Generic drug price-fixing settlements could mean cash for Oregonians, with more on tap

Oregonians cheated by pharmaceutical industry antitrust conspiracies could win reimbursements as more companies settle

Nov 5, 2024

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OHSU's main campus in Portland in September, 2024. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Proposed OHSU-Legacy merger set to go under a microscope

A review board will recommend to state regulators whether to approve a hospital merger that would hold a commanding market position in the Portland area

Nov 5, 2024

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A view of OHSU's South Waterfront campus in September 2024. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Steve Stadum to return to Oregon Health & Science University as interim president

Former top OHSU official will return as interim after Gov. Kotek stepped in to block appointment of Nate Selden to replace Danny Jacobs

Nov 1, 2024
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Northwest Permanente hit with Salem radiologist's $8.2 million whistleblower retaliation suit

The medical group 'strongly disputes' the allegations, but Layne Tarbox's suit claims raising concerns won him threats and retaliation; medical board records show two coworkers faced action over alleged fraud

Oct 31, 2024