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MEDFORD, Ore. — Heart attacks substantially decreased during the pandemic but had a higher risk of death, according to a recent Providence St. Josephine Health study. Providence analyzed heart attack patients from 49 of its hospitals in six states, including Providence Medford …

“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. …

COVID-19 has been hard on many people just trying to get by. Volunteers at a local hospital are working hard so people who are less fortunate can have access to fresh food. “It’s always been something we’ve been sending off to charity,” …

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, …

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. — For expecting parents everywhere, having a baby is a life-changing event. But during a global pandemic, there is added anxiety and uncertainty. “The possibility of the experience being kind of robbed from you is the scariest thing,” said Alex …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Like all hospitals in the Rogue Valley, Providence Medford Medical Center (PMMC) is getting ready for an increase in patients. “We are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst,” PMMC CEO Dr. Tom Lorish. “I think we’re at the …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Asante and Providence hospitals are asking for your help to fight coronavirus. Personal protective equipment for health care workers is running low at hospitals locally and across the country. Both hospitals are asking for donations of medical supplies. Providence …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Asante and Providence hospitals are asking for your help to fight coronavirus. Personal protective equipment for health care workers is running low at hospitals locally, and across the country. Both hospitals are asking for donations of gloves, gowns, masks …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Even with the spread of coronavirus across the state, local Asante and Providence hospitals say emergency rooms are not overwhelmed. Both hospitals say patients are calling their providers first and using their website’s video chat feature. Asante says it …