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Understaffed State Psychiatric Facilities Leave Mental Health Patients In Limbo

The shortage of beds at Oregon State Hospital reflects a national trend linked to staffing deficits that are cramping services in the public mental health system.

Oct 26, 2021

Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Deciphering the federal contempt order against Oregon health officials

Hefty fines and a beefed-up state watchdog will add to existing pressure over constitutional violations, but some are worried that other issues won’t be addressed

Jun 10, 2025

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 House legislative leaders speak to the press during a Jan. 16, 2025 media availability about the upcoming legislative session. From left, House Minority Leader Christine Drazan, House Speaker Julie Fahey and House Majority Leader Ben Bowman. | JAKE THOMAS/THE LUND REPORT

Provider taxes, staffing shortages and mental health will be top priorities for lawmakers in 2025

Looming over the session are a possible contempt order over the Oregon State Hospital as well as Trump administration changes

Jan 21, 2025
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The west plaza at Oregon State Hospital in Salem. | COURTESY OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY

Hospitals' lawsuit over psychiatric admissions faces scrutiny in court

Oregon hospital systems say they’re saddled with patients who should be in the state hospital, but a federal judge questions the validity of their argument

Apr 26, 2023
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PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center University District in Eugene, Ore. | COURTESY OF PEACEHEALTH

PeaceHealth’s split with local emergency physicians sparks disappointment, resolve

After a 35-year relationship with Eugene Emergency Physicians, PeaceHealth has now chosen an Atlanta-based management company called ApolloMD to run its emergency departments.

Feb 12

Nurses at Legacy Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland. | LYNNE TERRY/THE LUND REPORT

Oregon bill would mandate health care employers prevent, report workplace violence

The bill would fund prevention work in hospitals across the state, include union representatives in safety committees, increase training minimums and mandate health care providers track and report violent incidents to the state.

Apr 15, 2025

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Board edges towards goal of a universal health plan for Oregon

Critics are wary of the group’s efforts, which have yet to flesh out finances or put a price tag on the change

Nov 19, 2025
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