Your Monday evening update on Salem news

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Santiam Hospital & Clinics’ plan to become part of Salem Heath is in the hands of state regulators.

Western University of Health Sciences Lebanon Oregon

Hundreds of pages of documents both entities filed with the Oregon Health Authority became public late last week.

Reporter Hailey Cook poured over them to give more insight into how the proposal could affect patient care.

We’ll continue to look over those filings and keep you posted as the state reviews their proposal.

Here’s some of today’s news. Head to our website anytime for the latest in Salem.

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State officials review Salem Health, Santiam deal

The Oregon Health Authority could decide in 30 days whether to greenlight the proposed merger between Salem Health and Santiam Hospital & Clinics. The new filing shows how patient care,…

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Lori Chavez-DeRemer out as secretary of the US Department of Labor

Former Oregon Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer will step down from her post as Secretary of Labor following multiple reports alleging work misconduct including misuse of funds and more. To comment on…

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VA to host two town halls in Salem on cemetery expansion

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will have two town halls in the Loucks Auditorium Thursday, April 30, on a proposed cemetery development just outside Salem. To comment on this…

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State officials review Salem Health, Santiam deal

Lori Chavez-DeRemer out as secretary of the US Department of Labor

VA to host two town halls in Salem on cemetery expansion

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