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MEDFORD, Ore. — “Although relatively small… we wanted to make sure it was contained,” said Dr. Megan Frost, Asante employee contact tracing director. A coronavirus outbreak at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center has sprung staff, health officials, and the county into action. …

MEDFORD, Ore. — A spokesperson for Asante says it’s working with Jackson County Public Health and the Oregon Health Authority, after discovering a small group of employees at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center have confirmed cases of coronavirus. The spokesperson says that …

“We have an ability to impact this. It’s really focused on the behaviors we choose to engage in,” said Asante’s Chief Medical and Quality Officer, Dr. Jamie Grebosky. The coronavirus pandemic is a crisis that’s tested the leadership of local hospital systems. …

MEDFORD, Ore. — It’s been two years in the making, but the Asante Behavioral Health Unit has finally opened its doors. The health center says this new unit is the only of its kind in the area. “I think it’s been there …

MEDFORD, Ore. — It’s no secret the pandemic is affecting hospital systems across the country. Providence is now furloughing some health care workers and executives are taking reduced salaries to cut down on costs. We’re told Asante isn’t doing the same, however, …

TALENT, Ore. — A local makerspace got some help from a southern Oregon foundation as it makes equipment for frontline workers. After closing to the public, Talent Maker City turned to making personal protective equipment for healthcare workers. Last month the organization …

JACKSONVILLE, Ore. — One of southern Oregon’s biggest fundraising events of the summer is figuring out how to adapt to this new normal. The Asante Foundation said it’s developing a plan for the 2020 event. The organization said it could have very …

MEDFORD, Ore. – A few businesses got together to give out free meals to healthcare workers in East Medford Friday afternoon. County Financial’s Helping Heroes Program partnered with People’s Bank and Fat Kid Food Company giving free lunches to front line workers …

MEDFORD, Ore. – Starting May 1 hospitals in Oregon can offer non-essential surgeries. It’s the first step, Gov. Kate Brown says toward reopening the state. While Asante will start performing procedures Friday, Providence is waiting until Monday to offer elective surgeries. “We’re …

MEDFORD, Ore. – A local food truck is doing something special to honor first responders on Friday. Fat Kid Food Company says it will be offering complimentary meals to first responders and hospital workers. They will be parked at Ascension Lutheran Church …