Despite facing daily fines, the Oregon State Hospital remains in violation of a court order that requires it to admit criminal defendants more quickly for competency treatment. The average time a ...

Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center has opened a new short stay unit, expanding the hospital’s capacity and incorporating design input from nurses.

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The film depicts several controversial treatments used in psychiatric care, including electric shock therapy. Ballard said ...

The only large hospital on Oregon’s coast, situated in the heavily Republican district encompassing Coos Bay, received a financial lifeline from the Legislature this month. The surprise was who ...

Fox hit medical drama Doc Season 2 is back this week after its brief hiatus. With Richard's return to Westside and Sonya and TJ's ongoing investigation of Joan, things turn complex and chaotic. Amy ...

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Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Hospital in Portland, Ore., has completed construction on Vista Pavilion, a 14-story expansion on its Marquam Hill campus, according to a news release from ...

A bill directing health care facilities to outline federal immigration agents’ access to their premises is heading to Gov. Tina Kotek's desk after the Oregon House passed Senate Bill 1570 on March 2.