C.O. first responders face rising risk of PTSD amid COVID- 19 pandemic
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, essential heroes are emerging throughout our community. And the job for first responders is even more dangerous amid…
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Oregon reports 19th COVID-19 death — and new signs that social distancing is working
The COVID-19 virus has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 19, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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St. Charles launches campaign for 10,000 donated hand-sewn masks
St. Charles Health System on Wednesday asked for the public’s help once again with the donation of masks—this time, hand-sewn ones, with a goal…
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FEMA shipment of masks, gloves due for Oregon distribution
The state of Oregon says a shipment of personal protective equipment was due Tuesday from FEMA and will be distributed to all 36 counties and nine…
Continue Reading COVID-19 claims two more lives in Oregon, total reaches 18
The COVID-19 virus has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 18, while 84 new cases brings the statewide total to…
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St. Charles CEO’s message: ‘The fight is just beginning’
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — St. Charles Health System President and CEO Joe Sluka offered an update on COVID-19 to the community on Monday, again stressing…
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Oregon health care workers falling ill amid lack of protections
Confronted with a lack of protective equipment, Oregon health care workers treating coronavirus patients are reusing masks that are supposed to be…
Continue Reading Three more Oregon COVID-19 deaths bring total to 16
The COVID-19 virus has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 16, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue Reading Here’s directions from St. Charles on how to sew masks, help ease shortage
Amid several community and personal efforts to help fill a shortage of medical masks, St. Charles Health System has posted instructions on how to…
Continue Reading Oregon’s 12th COVID-19 death reported; 98 new cases, 3 in Deschutes
The COVID-19 virus has claimed one more life in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 12, while 97 new cases — three in Deschutes County –…
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Oregon is at critical moment: ‘We can’t afford to drop our guard’
The fight against the coronavirus depends on Oregon hospitals having enough beds to treat the coming surge in patients who will become seriously ill…
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Supply shortage halts Salem clinics’ coronavirus testing
Salem Health has temporarily stopped coronavirus testing in three of its clinics and hospital emergency room because of a supply…
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Mosaic Medical opening Prineville retail pharmacy
Mosaic Medical, a nonprofit community health center, is opening a retail pharmacy on Monday March 30 in its Prineville Clinic at 375 SW Beaver…
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More ‘surge tents’ go up at St. Charles outpatient clinics
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, St. Charles Health System said Wednesday its outpatient clinics have transformed the way they care for…
Continue ReadingWalden announces emergency funds for Oregon community health centers
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services would award nearly $1.9…
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Two C.O. efforts work to make needed masks for hospitals
Medical masks are in high demand but short supply in Central Oregon, like many places, so a group of outdoors businesses and others helping in a…
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St. Charles prepares to double no. of patient beds if COVID-19 surge hits
Despite challenges with adequate supplies and other issues, St. Charles Health System is preparing a “surge plan” for potential patients…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 3 more COVID-19 deaths, for a total of 8
COVID-19 has claimed three more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to eight, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 30 new COVID-19 cases, as total approaches 200
The Oregon Health Authority reported 30 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, none in Central Oregon, bringing the state total to…
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C.O. emergency managers join together in plea: ‘Stay home, stay healthy’
Central Oregon emergency managers joined together Sunday in a plea to “stay home, stay healthy” and slow the spread of the COVID-19…
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