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Samaritan primary care clinicians announce intent to form union
Primary care physicians, physician associates, and nurse practitioners at Samaritan Medical Group have announced their intent to form a union with Northwest Medicine United (NWMU). Two hospitals in Lincoln County are served by Samaritan Health Services and its associated medical groups: Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln City and Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport. The clinicians stated in a release that they are organizing to protect their ability to provide the high-quality, compassionate care their communities depend on. "They want a meaningful voice in decisions that determine how much time they can spend with patients, how quickly patients can access care, and whether clinics have the staffing and resources needed to provide timely and consistent care," the release states. "By addressing growing workloads, burnout, and provider turnover, they hope to strengthen patient relationships and keep experienced clinicians practicing in their communities." Healthcare is about teamwork, according to Olivia Danforth, MD, a physician who has worked at Samaritan Health for seven years. "Unionizing is how we can work together as a team to stand up for patients and support each other as clinicians. That’s why we have seen similar major institutions complete this process in Oregon and Washington in recent
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PeaceHealth unveils new rehab hospital, featuring Oregon’s first brain injury unit
A new PeaceHealth rehabilitation hospital is set to open this fall and will give Oregon patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries and other trauma access to specialized care many have previously left the state to seek. PeaceHealth cut the ribbon Thursday, Aug. 20, on its Springfield Rehabilitation Hospital at 3555...
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When seconds count: A licensed rural ambulance still can’t transport Upper McKenzie patients
Geoff Turner never saw the explosion coming. Turner, a technology company executive, was burning blackberry bushes at his second home in Blue River. A sudden explosion from the underbrush, possibly fueled by chemicals from the former sawmill on his land, left him with second- and third-degree burns over his body.
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Meet a wastewater operator keeping the Willamette River clean from sewage
Kevin Kline, a wastewater treatment operator for the city of Eugene, opened a door to reveal a steep concrete staircase descending into darkness. The cavernous sub-basement is deep in the bowels of the city’s wastewater treatment plant off River Road, where millions of gallons of wastewater from Eugene and Springfield are treated before being discharged into the Willamette River.
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Wyden’s health care tour goes virtual on Sunday; in-person in Medford on Monday
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden will be in Southern Oregon for a portion of his “Reimagining Health Care for America” tour. Wyden, D-Ore., is wrapping up four hearings, held between Aug. 11 and 17, in Eugene, Salem and Portland, with an in-person session Monday in Medford. The hearings, which local media will be permitted to attend, will gather testimony “from local patients, consumers of long-term care, family caregivers, nurses, doctors and pharmacists,” according to a release.
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Weigh in on PeaceHealth's proposed Springfield psych hospital
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - The public can weigh in on PeaceHealth's plan to build a new inpatient psychiatric hospital in Springfield. A meeting is set for Sept. 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Springfield Utility Board boardroom at 223 A Street, Suite F. PeaceHealth will summarize its certificate of need application for the hospital, which would be built on International Way.
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Chico's New $154M Cancer Center Is Biggest Between Sacramento and Eugene
Enloe Health celebrated the completion of its new Gonzales Comprehensive Cancer Center this week, welcoming community members for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and self-guided tours of the roughly $150-million facility on East 20th Street in Chico. The three-story building is designed so cancer patients can receive every step of their treatment, from surgical consults to radiation oncology to chemotherapy and infusion services, in the same building.
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Eagle-based Cascadia to take over two Oregon Avamere nursing homes
Tigard, Oregon-based Avamere Health Services is laying off about 129 workers as it exits the skilled nursing business. Two of the company’s locations will transition to an Eagle, Idaho, company. At a Glance:. Avamere to lay off about 129 workers starting September. Cascadia Healthcare to transition two former Avamere...
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Wyden, Manning And Nathanson To Hear From Oregonians At Eugene Health Care Hearing
EUGENE, Ore. — U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, state Sen. James Manning and state Rep. Nancy Nathanson will hear from Oregonians about health care during a field hearing Tuesday at the University of Oregon’s Ford Alumni Center. The noon event, titled “Reimagine Health Care,” is scheduled for Aug. 11...
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Avamere Health Services to lay off 129 workers, exit skilled nursing
Tigard-based Avamere Health Services is laying off about 129 workers as it exits the skilled nursing business. That’s according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) issued Aug. 3 and a July 21 press release from landlord Sabra Health Care REIT, a healthcare facility real estate investment trust. Avamere provides skilled nursing, post-acute rehabilitation and senior living services in facilities across Oregon, Washington, Utah, New Mexico, Nebraska and Nevada. The company has two facilities in Eugene: Avamere Rehabilitation of Eugene at 2360 Chambers St. and Avamere Riverpark of Eugene at 425 Alexander Loop. Avamere Rehabilitation of Junction City is located at 530 Birch St. An Aug. 3 press release from Avamere said the company is “focusing future investment and growth on senior housing communities and home-based services while thoughtfully transitioning away from skilled nursing operations.” “Skilled nursing is where Avamere began, and it will always be an important part of our story,” Avamere founder Rick Miller said in the release. “For three decades, we have had the privilege of walking alongside residents, families, employees, and communities during some of life’s most important and vulnerable moments. We are profoundly grateful for that legacy of service and for the people who
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Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center earns Baby-Friendly re-designation
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis has achieved re-designation as a Baby-Friendly hospital following a rigorous review by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for the international certification in the United States. The hospital’s Center for Women and Families is one of only two hospitals in Oregon to hold the...
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Poor air quality puts home-bound patients at serious risk
EUGENE, Ore. - Medical care continues despite unhealthy air conditions, but home-bound patients face unique challenges. Many people rely on health care workers coming to their homes because they have trouble with mobility or breathing. PeaceHealth's home care program is working to address those challenges during poor air quality. "Your...
lookouteugene-springfield.com
Red flag warning ends in Eugene-Springfield
The dry landscape and gusting winds created prime conditions for wildfire in Lane County Monday, Aug. 3. A red flag warning was in effect for much of the southern Willamette Valley from 1 p.m. through 8 p.m. It has since ended, and no major fires started in Lane County during the warning.
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Junction City explains $1.395 million property purchase as future wastewater plans take shape
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. — A 62-acre property purchased by the City of Junction City for nearly $1.4 million is drawing questions from some residents as city leaders explain the long-term purpose behind the investment. The city purchased the property off High Pass Road in 2023 for $1.395 million. While...
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City Club of Eugene: Senior & Disability Services: Programs & Protections in Lane County
Are you or someone in your life a senior citizen who may be in need of some helpful advice? Are you concerned that they might be getting scammed? Do you want to know how to help them get the services that can make a difference? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you will not want to miss this program.
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Free health screenings offered in Eugene this week
EUGENE, Ore. - Community Health Centers of Lane County is joining more than 1,500 health centers nationwide to celebrate National Health Center Week, recognizing how these facilities provide affordable primary care to over 52 million Americans regardless of their ability to pay. For 22 years, CHCLC has offered primary care,...
lookouteugene-springfield.com
Live updates: Fire weather in Eugene-Springfield
The dry landscape and gusting winds are creating prime conditions for wildfire in Lane County. A red flag warning is in effect for much of central Lane County —including Eugene, Springfield, and Cottage Grove — until 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3. Meanwhile, smoke from wildfires east of the Cascade is drifting into the southern Willamette Valley; the smoky conditions are expected to worsen overnight.
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Kairos opens new mental health clinic in Eugene for youth and families
The mental health nonprofit Kairos NW has opened a new outpatient clinic in Eugene. Kairos Lane Services, located on West 18th Avenue near Chambers Street, will provide therapy, psychiatric care and peer support for youth up to 24 years old and their families. Kairos already has a residential treatment home...