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A view of the Oregon State Hospital spire from the courtyard on Nov. 21, 2023. | JAKE THOMAS

Marion County, crime victims ask new judge for more say on Oregon State Hospital case

Federal case managing the state psychiatric institution draws new motions citing public safety concerns

Apr 1, 2024
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act complicates state health care affordability efforts

The law is expected to increase the number of uninsured Americans by an estimated 10 million people, which could prompt hospitals and other providers to raise prices to cover both the lost Medicaid revenue and the cost of caring for the influx of uninsured patients

Dec 30, 2025

Ashland Community Hospital | FINETOOTH/WIKICOMMONS

Asante’s closure of birthing center, most of hospital in Ashland sparks concerns

Asante Health is reporting strong finances, and its reports to the state claim Ashland was making money. But system leadership now says that after a profitable 2024, the facility is losing money, and only the emergency room and outpatient services will remain in operation.

Dec 4, 2025

Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | JESSICA FLOUM/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon State Hospital Grapples With COVID-19, Staff Shortages

Nearly 60 employees have become infected since the pandemic began, with 11 patients testing positive since October.

Dec 9, 2020

PeaceHealth's RiverBend campus in Springfield

PeaceHealth Oregon has announced it will not renew a long-standing contract with local Eugene Emergency Physicians to staff emergency departments in Springfield, Cottage Grove and Florence. The hospital system has opted for an Atlanta-based company instead. | TIFFANY ECKERT | KLCC

PeaceHealth to replace local emergency room doctors with out-of-state ApolloMD

The decision has sparked criticism from local providers, including 60 PeaceHealth hospitalists and nurses

Feb 5

Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BRYAN M. VANCE/OPB

Situation Dire At Oregon State Hospital, National Guard Asked To Help Staffing

Activating the National Guard was the final step in a five-stage crisis staffing plan hospital administrators developed last fall after a COVID outbreak on the hospital campus left more employees unable to work.

May 28, 2021

Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BRYAN M. VANCE/OPB

Oregon State Hospital Authorizes Up To $1.2 Million For Patient Care

The money is earmarked to pay for 30 members of the National Guard to serve meals and care for patients at its Salem campus this summer.

Jun 28, 2021

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