Editor’s note: The current strike authorization does not directly impact any Providence facilities in Medford, according to a Providence spokesperson. Author: KGW Staff PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — Nurses and other clinicians at three Providence medical facilities have voted to authorize ...
Author: KGW Staff SALEM, Ore. (KGW) — Ask just about anyone in health care and they’ll tell you that these are tough times in the hospital business. The Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems reports that Oregon’s hospitals are ...
NBC5 is partnering with Providence Health & Services to help create healthy communities, together. In this week’s Providence Minute, Linda Guches, RN from Providence OB/GYN Health Center, explains how nurses can bridge the gap between patients and providers. Sponsored by ...
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore.– Sky Lakes Medical Center is stepping up it’s recruitment efforts, specifically toward full-time nurses. Sky Lakes is doubling its’ signing bonus for nurses to $20,000. Nurses have to agree to stay at least 3 years to get ...
, Ore. — Nurses are currently negotiating a new contract with Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, after their last contract expired in May. “I believe 10% of Oregon COVID cases right now are health care workers and so I think ...
Central Point, Ore. – For 15 years, Nurses and doctors at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital have nominated their patients to create individual shoe and clothing collections with Nike, and one of this year’s designers is local. But a year ago, Aiden ...
Medford, Ore.- Nurses from Providence Medford Medical Center say they are optimistic about reaching an agreement with the hospital. This comes after nurses claim a staffing shortage is hurting patient care and resulting in them being overworked. A group of ...
Update (05/21/2018 1:32 p.m.) – On May 21, Providence announced they have reached a tentative agreement with the Oregon Nurses Association on a new contract. Tomi Ryba, chief executive at Providence Medford Medical Center issued the following statement: We’re pleased ...
Medford, Ore. – Some Providence nurses lined Crater Lake Avenue Tuesday, they claim there’s a staffing shortage. Some of the nurses said the staffing issue is hurting patient care. “We are on our feet for 12 to 13 hour days. ...
Medford, Ore.- Providence Medford Medical Center nurses who are represented by the Oregon Nursing Association have approved an informational picket. The vote was made Wednesday night and allows the nurses to move forward with a picket if a deal isn’t ...