Behavioral Health Workers at Legacy’s Unity Center File for Union Recognition
Workers are advocating for better staffing ratios, which they say will improve patient care.
Health Care
ONA Accuses Hospital System of Wage Theft in Class-Action Suit
Plaintiffs say CommonSpirit, which owns hospitals in Roseburg and Pendleton, withheld workers’ wages after an October ransomware attack.
Workers at Two Providence Clinics Declare Intent to Unionize
The health care provider says it respects the rights of approximately 200 caregivers to explore representation.
‘Tripledemic’ Slams Oregon Health Care Systems
The Oregon Nurses Association says patient numbers have overwhelmed hospital staff
Hood River Nurses Ratify Contract With Providence
The new contract comes on the heels of 7 months of negotiation, and includes wage increases starting at 14%.
Bioscience Company Announces Plans for Bend-Based Lab
Bend Bioscience will act as a research hub for pharmaceutical companies looking to outsource research.
Nurses File Class-Action Wage Theft Suit Against Providence
Providence says it’s handling the paycheck shortfalls, which stem from its migration to a new payroll system
Nurses’ New Gig
A Eugene-based company aims to be ‘Uber for nursing’ — a win-win for understaffed hospitals and for nurses looking to make extra money. But skeptics say hospitals’ staffing problems run deeper.
Patrick Menzies Takes Reins at Portland Clinic
Menzies tells Oregon Business he will fight to maintain the organization’s independence
When Midwifery Care Is Out of Reach
Home births in Oregon surged in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic — but insurance coverage for midwifery care is rare.