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Fast Food Prices Hit Home for Grants Pass Residents Four Years After COVID
Four years after the COVID pandemic disrupted everyday life, one of the most noticeable reminders of how the economy has changed shows up right here in Grants Pass, at the drive through window or the counter of a familiar fast food restaurant. What was once an easy and affordable option for a quick meal has steadily become more expensive, forcing many local residents to rethink how often they rely on fast food as part of their weekly routine.
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More than 2,750 have signed petition to appeal closure of key Ashland hospital operations
Planned cessation of inpatient services was announced Dec. 3, to take effect two years earlier than agreed to in 2013. Asante’s announcement that it plans to close the Asante Ashland Community Hospital birth center and inpatient surgery in May 2026 has sparked pushback in a number of ways, including an online petition to appeal the decision started by a staff member that’s gaining traction with more than 2,750 signatures as of publication.
ashland.news
More than 2,750 have signed petition to appeal closure of Asante Ashland Community Hospital
Planned cessation of inpatient services was announced Dec. 3, to take effect two years earlier than agreed to in 2013. Asante’s announcement that it plans to close the Asante Ashland Community Hospital birth center and inpatient surgery in May 2026 has sparked pushback in a number of ways, including an online petition to appeal the decision started by a staff member that’s gaining traction with more than 2,750 signatures as of publication.
ashland.news
Viewpoint: Asante kept Ashland in the dark on its decision to downsize hospital
The decision to shut down inpatient and birthing services was done without consulting staff or the community; we can still let Asante know what we think. Earlier this month, Asante announced the imminent closure of inpatient and birthing services at Ashland Community Hospital. The lack of transparency surrounding this decision has been striking.
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Orthopedic group to close amid Asante Ashland Community Hospital transition
Ashland (Ore.) Orthopedics is set to close as Asante Ashland Community Hospital transitions to a satellite campus next year, Ashland.news reported Dec. 19. Asante gave 90-day notices to orthopedic staff on Dec. 4, and closure is expected by March 4. On Dec. 3, Asante Health said. Asante Ashland Community Hospital will transition to a satellite campus by spring 2026.
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Asante confirms Ashland Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Care to close
Jay Ach, an Ashland resident of more than 10 years, says he noticed a “strange” atmosphere when he walked into Ashland Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Care Clinic for his appointment on Thursday, Dec. 10, he told Ashland.news by phone. The 70-year-old Ashlander said an employee who took his...
ashland.news
Asante confirms Ashland Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Care to close
Staff was given 90 days notice of closure the day after cutbacks at Asante Ashland Community Hospital was announced, they told patients. Jay Ach, an Ashland resident of more than 10 years, says he noticed a “strange” atmosphere when he walked into Ashland Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Care Clinic for his appointment on Thursday, Dec. 10, he told Ashland.news by phone.
KDRV
New medical space may be built on Bear Creek Drive over a new educational space
PHOENIX, Ore. - The Phoenix Urban Renewal Advisory Committee recently made a significant decision regarding the future of a property on Bear Creek Drive. After reviewing 150 community letters and holding multiple meetings, the committee approved sale negotiations for a $3.5 million medical office, a decision that has sparked disappointment among some community members.
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Ashland Community Hospital to become satellite campus of Rogue Regional Medical Center
ASHLAND, Ore. — Asante and the City of Ashland are working collaboratively regarding upcoming changes at Ashland Community Hospital. In a joint press release, both the City and Asante say they recognize that "hard decisions are necessary to preserve key health care services and retain access for residents." In...
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Phoenix might see new medical office on urban renewal tract
Pollinator Project Rogue Valley also has an interest in developing on the .93-acre site. A $3.5 million medical office building might be coming to downtown Phoenix as part of the city’s urban renewal efforts. A recommendation to negotiate sale of the property was approved by the Phoenix Urban Renewal...
KDRV
Patient says spine surgery canceled amid planned changes at Asante Ashland Community Hospital
ASHLAND, Ore -- A patient scheduled for spine surgery at Asante Ashland Community Hospital says his procedure was canceled this week as the facility prepares for major changes in the coming months. Asante announced last week that Ashland Community Hospital will transition into a satellite campus of Rogue Regional Medical...
KDRV
Rogue Community Health signs lease for new health center in Talent
TALENT, Ore. -- Rogue Community Health has signed a lease with the city of Talent to bring a federally qualified health center to 49 Talent Ave., with doors expected to open next spring. In a statement released by Rogue Community Health this morning, they stated that improvements on the property...
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Oregon’s Nurses Association: Strongly Condemns Closure of Portland’s Vibra Specialty Hospital & Ashland Community Hospital
The Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) strongly condemns the recent decisions to close Vibra Specialty Hospital in Portland and to eliminate inpatient surgical services and the birthing center at Asante Ashland Community Hospital. These closures represent a devastating loss of critical healthcare access for Oregonians, forcing patients to travel farther for care, increasing risks in emergencies, and placing additional strain on an already overburdened health system.
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Teenagers Who Are COVID Left Behind Found New Life at Armadillo Community Charter School – An Inspiring Story
Armadillo Community Charter School Charts Unique Path. Armadillo Community Charter School, located on First Street in Phoenix, is working to get the word out about its forward-thinking, creative learning environment. To do that, they’ve begun a new campaign to rebrand. “We were thought of as a school for delinquents,...
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Medford Clinic Offers New Direct Primary Care Membership and Virtual Visits for Rogue Valley Residents
Veritas Integrative Medicine Clinic (VIMC) in Medford, Oregon, has started a Direct Primary Care (DPC) membership model for patients in the Rogue Valley. The clinic is led by Rebecca Bolling, MSN, FNP-C, who is board-certified and trained in integrative medicine. The DPC model began in March 2022 to offer an alternative to traditional healthcare, focusing on affordability and ongoing patient relationships.