JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. —The Covid-19 pandemic continues to strain our healthcare system. In our region, there’s a backlog of patients because of a shortage of long-term care facility resources. The OHA says statewide hospital capacity has been improving as cases ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. —We’re learning about another issue hospitals are facing with the Omicron wave. Jackson County Public Health says when it’s time to discharge patients from the hospitals to long-term care facilities, it’s running into trouble with where to ...
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority released its Interim Long-Term Care Facility Covid-19 Vaccination report today. The report reveals how many long-term care workers and residents are fully vaccinated. The OHA’s long-term care facility report states eastern and southern ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Covid-19 outbreaks at long-term care facilities are rising in Jackson County. Avamere Three Fountains has remained at 108 cases, but now it has 5 fatalities. Last week it had 2. Avamere Health Services of the Rogue Valley ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — Visitors are now allowed at long-term care facilities, but with strict restrictions. The Oregon Department of Human Services is asking facilities to develop a plan for outdoor visitation. The Rogue Valley Manor says plans for each of ...
OREGON – Governor Kate Brown announced new plans to require comprehensive coronavirus testing at long term care facilities across the state. The communications officer for the Oregon Health Authority says the testing would be done at nursing, assisted living and ...