MEDFORD, Ore. — With the month of October well within sight, the October 18 vaccination deadline is on the minds of many teachers and health care workers. While many people have drawn a hard line in the sand against getting ...
MEDFORD, Ore. —Providence may be keeping spots open for caregivers who go on leave due to the vaccine mandate. A spokesperson for Providence in Portland told us earlier this week, it’s going through the process of implementing the vaccine mandate ...
Ore. — Providence announced $220 million will be allocated to recognize caregivers and to fill open positions amid a national shortage of health care staff. The largest health system in Oregon, made the announcement Thursday evening. It says the money ...
MEDFORD, Ore — Local organization, ORD2 Indivisible, is giving back to overwhelmed Asante and Providence hospitals. Last Sunday, the organization launched the community based campaign, “WE CARE.” The organization says it was started in response to, “the alarming surge in ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – As the Delta variant surges through the community, local hospitals are now prohibiting visitors. Last week, Asante announced tight restrictions for visitors with a few exceptions. Now, Providence instituted similar guidelines. As of Monday, no visitors will ...
MEDFORD, Ore — The Oregon Army National Guard are moving in to help hospitals throughout Jackson and Josephine counties this weekend. Sectional leaders received a rundown from Providence and Asante officials Friday afternoon about their role. The leaders will go ...
NBC5 is partnering up with Providence Health & Services to help create healthy communities, together. In this week’s Providence Minute, we discuss how to ensure your kids are ready for kindergarten. Click the image to watch the video. ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. —The state is reporting a new record, 2,387 new Covid cases Thursday. Jackson County is leading the way again, with 416. The 2nd and 3rd most cases Thursday were in Multnomah and Lane Counties. They each had ...
SOUTHERN Ore. —Asante shattering its previous record, for Covid-19 hospitalizations Monday, and they’re asking for your help. With Covid-19 cases continuing to skyrocket at an alarming rate in southern Oregon, hospitals are in a state of crisis right now. “We’ve ...
ROGUE VALLEY, Ore. —The Oregon Health Authority reported nearly 1400 new Covid-19 cases statewide. But it’s hospitals locally, that are being strained most. Local hospitals are feeling the burden. Health systems are so backed up I’m told wait times for ...