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Facing Killer Heat, ERs Use Body Bags To Save Lives

As more heatstroke patients arrived at hospitals in Washington, doctors used human body bags filled with ice and water to quickly immerse and cool several elderly people.
Jul 22, 2021
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Delta Variant Drives Infections In Oregon

COVID-19 cases are on the rise, especially in counties with the lowest vaccination rates, state data show.
Jul 22, 2021
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Oregon Corrections Department Sued Over Finger Loss

A former Oregon state prisoner alleges his finger was amputated because of malpractice by a doctor at the Columbia River Correctional Institution in North Portland.
Jul 22, 2021
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