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State panel may come out against CareOregon merger

Oregon advisory committee will consider a draft recommendation saying the nonprofit’s absorption into a California entity could harm low-income Oregonians and shouldn’t be approved

Dec 5, 2023
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Aspen Springs Psychiatric Hospital was closed after six months.

Lifeways Closes Aspen Spring Psychiatric Hospital

Hailed as a sorely-needed addition to the state’s meager supply of mental health treatment beds, the facility was closed due to “unsustainable” difficulties staffing it.

Apr 14, 2021

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Flu and COVID season arrives in Oregon

RSV cases have remained flat, but Oregon is seeing spikes in influenza and COVID-19 positivity rates.

Jan 4, 2024

Dr. Cynthia Maree, infectious disease chief at St. Charles Health System, wants to boost the vaccination rates in her hospital system -- and in the community./St. Charles Health System

Hospital Systems Face Internal Vaccine Skeptics

A Lund Report analysis indicates that at least 85% of hospital providers are vaccinated but only about 75% of all employees have been inoculated against COVID-19.

May 24, 2021
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