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PeaceHealth faces a whistleblower complaint filed by a nursing assistant who complained about low staffing levels at Cottage Grove Medical Center, stayed home and was fired./Photo courtesy of PeaceHealth

Faced With Low Staffing, A Hospital Nursing Assistant Stayed Home — And Eventually Was Fired

A certified nursing assistant stayed home when staffing levels seemed too low and complained to the state; PeaceHealth later fired him.

Jul 21, 2022
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A vial of liquid methadone | SHUTTERSTOCK

More addiction patients can take methadone at home, but some states lag behind

Only 19% of the roughly 2.1 million U.S. adults who have opioid use disorder receive methadone treatment

May 14, 2024

Hospital Finances: Oregon’s Hospital Districts Face Mounting Pressures

Public-owned hospitals such as Bay Area, Blue Mountain, Coquille Valley, Curry General, Harney District, Lake District, Lower Umpqua, Pioneer Memorial, Southern Coos and Wallowa Memorial struggle to remain independent.

Jun 19, 2014
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Hospital Finances: A Look Inside Adventist Health, Catholic Health Initiatives, CHE Trinity Health

These hospital systems have a relatively small presence in Oregon compared to their national expansion, yet are a major force in the state’s economy

May 7, 2014
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CASCADIA BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE

Cascadia Health security guard hospitalized after stabbing

The alleged assailant had previously received services at the health center without incident, according to a court filing

Nov 29, 2023
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Six Independent Oregon Hospitals Remain, as Chains Grow Across the State

In a merger-filled year, Salem Health, Tuality and Silverton joined larger groups, leaving only six nongovernment independent hospitals in the state: Columbia Memorial, Good Shepherd Medical Center, Grande Ronde Hospital, Mid-Columbia Medical Center, Santiam Hospital and Sky Lakes.

Aug 4, 2016
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