Columbian.com

OHSU to acquire Legacy Health in merger; combined …

WEBThe two systems combined will have more than 32,000 employees and more than 100 locations, including 10 hospitals. The merger will make the new …

Actived: 5 days ago

URL: https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/aug/17/ohsu-to-acquire-legacy-health-in-merger-combined-entity-will-have-32000-employees/

Idaho needs doctors. But many don’t want to come. What …

WEBThe report notes that Idaho had 268 obstetricians in August 2022, and by November 2023, was down to 210 obstetricians, a loss of dozens of obstetricians during …

Category:  Health Go Health

Idaho attorney general questions doctors’ claims of …

WEBThe federal government and Idaho doctors have told a different story. In the amicus briefs and interviews, physicians and St. Luke’s Health System said there’s fear …

Category:  Health Go Health

For Washington patients with serious mental illness, this …

WEBNow, as several cities like New York and San Francisco move to expand involuntary commitment in response to the growing mental health crisis, a handful of …

Category:  Health Go Health

Study says Washington is home to four of the healthiest …

WEBThe study also found that Seattle residents search Google for health-related terms more than people in other cities. Searches include “healthy dinner ideas” and …

Category:  Health Go Health

Impact of microplastics on human health focus of research

WEBMicroplastics and nanoplastics have been found to infiltrate every corner of the globe. Their small size allows them to be ingested, absorbed, or inhaled, raising …

Category:  Health Go Health

In Washington, it might soon be easier to get mental …

WEBWashington is heading into a new stage as it tries to develop better systems for responding to mental health crises: It's placing counselors for its 988 mental …

Category:  Health Go Health

Controversial proposal to regulate hospital mergers …

WEBResearch from KFF, a health policy research organization, has found that provider mergers and hospital consolidations can lead to higher prices and reduced …

Category:  Health Go Health

Recent Spokane UW med school grads share hopes of …

WEBSPOKANE — Caitlin Quaempts, a new University of Washington-Spokane medical school graduate, will begin a family medicine residency this June for a path she …

Category:  Medical,  Medicine Go Health

Stroke, hemorrhage, sepsis: Idaho doctors detail ways …

WEBJamie Richmond, Boise, dressed as a pregnant Statue of Liberty during a rally at the Idaho Capitol in Boise, Idaho, on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Hundreds gathered …

Category:  Health Go Health

Past, present Hanford nuclear workers getting federal help for lung

WEBFor more information about federal and state compensation programs for ill current and past Hanford workers or there survivors, contact the Hanford Workforce …

Category:  Health Go Health

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center’s new emergency …

WEBCommunity hub. On the second floor of the emergency department, a new concept called the Community Health Hub will provide patients with additional resources …

Category:  Health Go Health

Clark County business briefing, April 27, 2024

WEBThis Earth Day, Clark County Public Health honored environmental sustainability leaders in local K-12 schools and businesses with the 2024 Green Awards. …

Category:  Health Go Health

Climate change supercharged a heat dome, intensifying 2021 fire …

WEBSince the study was written, Canada’s 2021 wildfire season was dwarfed by that of 2023, which saw more than 45 million acres burn. Jain now has a preprint …

Category:  Health Go Health

Pool at LA Fitness in Hazel Dell reopens after repairs made

WEBStaff at the facility confirmed the pool reopened Tuesday. However, the pool at LA Fitness’ Orchards location remains closed. Clark County Public Health closed the …

Category:  Fitness Go Health

Groups target homelessness: Discussion hosted by healthcare …

WEBVancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle, standing, speaks to the group at a roundtable discussion about homelessness hosted by a group of healthcare agencies on …

Category:  Health Go Health

Seahawks wrap up 8-player draft class that brings a wealth of

WEBFILE - Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Feb. 27, 2024. …

Category:  Health Go Health

ACA plans are being switched without enrollees’ OK

WEBPublished: April 14, 2024, 6:02am. Share: Some consumers covered by Affordable Care Act insurance plans are being switched from one plan to another without their express …

Category:  Health Go Health

What to know about Zyn, the tiny nicotine pouch that’s sparked a …

WEBFILE - Containers of Zyn, a Phillip Morris smokeless nicotine pouch, are displayed for sale among other nicotine and tobacco products at a newsstand Friday, …

Category:  Health Go Health

East Vancouver couple prevail over homeowners association on …

WEBAdditionally, the same couple worked with the Uniform Law Commission this year to amend a statute so that a homeowners association created after 2018 also …

Category:  Health Go Health

Rainier Springs opening fills need in Clark County

WEBTreating mental health and substance use in Clark County took a step forward this week. Rainier Springs, 2805 N.E. 129th St., in Vancouver, held its “soft …

Category:  Health Go Health

Top Stories: The end of BowFlex; another In-N-Out; Battle Ground

WEBWill the sun return? Eventually. Check out our local weather forecast before you head outside.. Here are some of the top stories of the week on columbian.com. 1. …

Category:  Health Go Health

Over 200 employees hired to staff Tukwila behavioral hospital …

WEBWashington has hired a little over 200 employees to staff a Tukwila psychiatric hospital the state bought in August for nearly $30 million, according to Jo …

Category:  Health Go Health

PeaceHealth nurses announce plan to picket outside hospital April …

WEBNurses at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver will picket outside the hospital April 18. Employees represented by the Washington State Nurses …

Category:  Medical Go Health

As union lawsuit falters, state readies Tukwila psychiatric hospital

WEBThe state plans to acquire Cascade Behavioral Health Hospital under a nearly $30 million purchase agreement. (Washington State Governor's Office) The state is …

Category:  Health Go Health

PeaceHealth nurses picket Vancouver hospital, demanding safe …

WEBPeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center registered nurse Sarah Collins, right, joins colleagues as they picket outside the hospital on Thursday morning, April 18, …

Category:  Medical Go Health