Category Healthcare
Covid weekly report for Nov. 4: New cases slightly decrease across Salem area
In the past week, The Oregon Health Authority reports two local deaths of people with Covid.
Salem Health investigating employee for posting video appearing to mock patient
In a video apparently posted to Twitter on Monday with the caption "When a patient has poor coping skills,” a patient can be heard groaning in pain off-screen.
AGENDA: Marion County Commissioners reconsider funding for behavioral health housing
Commissioners on Wednesday will consider a $6.31 million contract with the state for housing assistance and residential behavioral health treatment. The board postponed a vote to accept the funding at a Sept. 21 meeting.
Covid weekly report for Oct. 28: New cases decrease across state, Salem area
The Oregon Health Authority reports four local deaths of people with Covid in the past week.
COLUMN: Get prepared for Medicare open enrollment
Jim Sellers, former Oregon journalist and state agency employee, writes a regular column to help thousands in Salem deal with the confusing world of Medicare and federal benefits. He's available to answer your questions.
Covid weekly report for Oct. 21: Salem-area cases up, hospitalizations flat
The Oregon Health Authority reported no local deaths of people with Covid in the past week.
New chapel, garden spaces at Salem Hospital provide more space for waiting families
The new areas, added during a larger renovation of the hospital campus, are intended to make waiting with loved ones easier in the busiest emergency room on the West Coast.
VOTE 2022: Governor candidates have divergent views on mental health care
In a continuing series, the leading candidates for governor look at mental health issues. Tina Kotek vows to make Measure 110 work; Betsy Johnson wants local solutions; Christine Drazan is ready to suspend ‘red tape.'
Covid weekly report for Oct. 14: Cases, hospitalizations decline
The Oregon Health Authority reported three local deaths of people with Covid in the past week.