Category Healthcare
Salem Health in talks to acquire Stayton hospital
Officials at Santiam Hospital & Clinics confirmed Friday that talks with Salem Health were underway. The Stayton hospital is one of only three independent hospitals still operating in Oregon. The impact of any merger isn’t clear.
A unique library tucked away at Salem Health helps professionals and citizens
Paul Howard, Salem Health's medical librarian, has overseen significant changes to the library during his some 15-year tenure – including expanding its services to all clinical staff and opening a health library for the public.
New search launched for a state hospital leader despite challenges
Oregon State Hospital is falling further behind targets for admitting patients without delays, but an interim leader says he is making progress to improve operations.
Northwest Human Services balances optimism, realism while preparing for influx of Medicaid patients
Northwest Human Services plans to take on 2,500 additional Medicaid patients from Salem Clinic after the clinic and PacificSource failed to agree on a new contract.
Oregon, West Coast states reject CDC panel’s push against hepatitis B shot for most newborns
Oregon public health officials will continue to recommend a hepatitis B vaccine for most babies, a recommendation supported by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Doulas are burning out on Oregon’s Medicaid pay problems
A new law is aimed at supporting doula and lactation workers, but many say the success of those reforms depends on whether the state can fix longstanding payment problems.
PacificSource Medicaid patients warned they may lose coverage at Salem Health Jan. 1
As of Tuesday, PacificSource Community Solutions and Salem Health had not reached an agreement for in-network coverage for thousands of Salem Residents on the Oregon Health Plan for 2026. The parties announced earlier this week that they’d agreed on coverage for PacificSource patients with commercial insurance or Medicare.
Pregnant Oregonians need more addiction and mental health support — but the state’s network is fragile
Substance use and mental health disorders are driving more maternal deaths in Oregon than any other cause.
Oregon agrees to backfill lost Medicaid funds for Planned Parenthood
Oregon agreed to reimburse Planned Parenthood $7.5 million after Congress passed a law barring abortion providers from receiving Medicaid money for other services like birth control and cancer screenings.