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Legacy Emanuel Medical Center on North Graham Street in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Legacy Health sued over employee’s photos of man who died in 2021 fire

Employee reportedly fired for sharing photos of man’s remains, but the victims’ parents “live in fear” photos will surface online

May 23, 2023
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St. Charles Health hit with class-action lawsuit over meal breaks

A former employee has sued the Bend-based health system claiming work frequently interrupted meal breaks without compensation

May 11, 2023
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Summer 2014 Shows Heavy Political Spending by Healthcare Players

The leading healthcare unions -- the Oregon Nurses Association and SEIU -- led the way in spending on Democrats, but their money was countered by spending by dentists and Regence on Republicans; doctors’ groups and drug companies opened their wallets to both parties.

Oct 2, 2014
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Brown’s Behavioral Health Strategy Mired In Chaos, ‘Profound Disappointment’

When Brown set up her Behavioral Health Advisory Council in October 2019, advocates and medical professionals had high hopes it would spark meaningful change. Instead, it's turned into a missed opportunity, critics say.

Jul 20, 2020
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Community outcry, government help may delay closure of Baker City birth center to 2024

Saint Alphonsus is transferring nurses from Idaho to keep maternity services going through August, and delay of the closure could extend 6-12 months if federal agency comes through

Jul 26, 2023
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Oregonians gather outside the Multnomah County Justice Center to protest the June 2022 Supreme Court Decision to overturn Roe V. Wade, ending a nearly 50-year-old constitutional right to abortion. | ALEX BAUMHARDT/OREGON CAPITAL CHRONICLE