MultiCare"s CFO leaving for Portland"s Legacy Health
MultiCare Health System will begin a national search for a new CFO this week......»»
Alabama hospital president leaving post for CEO role in Maryland
University of Maryland Capital Region Health has appointed an Alabama hospital executive its permanent leader. The Prince George’s County health system, part of the University of Maryland Medical System, has named Nathaniel Richardson as its new .....»»
Thirst for oil vanishes, leaving industry in chaos
The mayor announced on Tuesday that city manufacturers will soon be . This comes after three weeks of Herculean efforts by City Hall, the , the and the Health and Hospitals Corporation to organize... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
More than 55,000 public health jobs were eliminated due to budget cuts after the 2008 financial crisis, leaving the US more vulnerable to the coronavirus outbreak
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Philanthropist Arlene Schnitzer dies at age 91
Portland philanthropist Arlene Schnitzer has died at the age of 91. Her son, Jordan, told Business Journal news partner KGW.com that his mother had existing health issues and passed away of old age. Schnitzer, her son, and her husband, Harold, ha.....»»
Legacy Health urgent care to use rapid COVID-19 tests
Legacy Health's GoHealth Urgent Care will begin using a rapid test for COVID-19 that provides results in about 15 minutes. The clinics planned to start using the tests, developed by Abbott Labs, this week. Priority will be given to medical personne.....»»
A Portland medical practice makes seamless switch to telehealth
GreenField Health was something of a pioneer when it piloted a cloud-based digital care platform in 2014. That foresight is serving the Portland-based primary care clinic well these days. As the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing have taken hol.....»»
Providence hospitals part of COVID-19 treatment trial
Providence health system is part of a worldwide drug trial that may offer hope for a COVID-19 treatment. The system is offering the drug Remdesavir, also used to treat ebola, to patients at Providence St. Vincent and Providence Portland medical c.....»»
Portland health tech startup raises $8M
The company built software that help health care providers gather information from patients before an exam. The startup has released a free screen tool to help providers evaluate patients seeking COVID-19 testing......»»
Entering retirement in the middle of a health and financial crisis? How to handle your money and your emotions
Even after following a financial plan, the idea of leaving the workforce right now may seem reckless......»»
Portland CBD company offers free "care package" for health workers
Portland-based CBD manufacturer Lazarus Naturals is offering a free “care package†to health care workers who are fighting the coronavirus pandemic. The company posted the offer on its Instagram page Tuesday, with a link to a form on its websit.....»»
Cannabis Deemed "Essential" Commodity During Michigan"s Shelter-In-Place Order
Michigan’s shelter-at-home order has vacated factories and idled shops across the state. But the public health measure, taken in an effort to staunch the spread of COVID-19, is leaving pot operations relatively untouched. read more.....»»
Steady growth seen for occupational health, therapy providers
Local occupational therapy and health providers say they're seeing more of almost everything, leaving them the task of accommodating this growth......»»
Portland area public health officials not recommending shelter in place
Public health leaders in the Portland region are not recommending a shelter-in-place order, but rather sticking to voluntary measures on social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak. “We’re not doing any lockdown or shelter in place recommendat.....»»
Essential retailers scramble to hire thousands amid virus rush
The openings come as mass layoffs continue around the country in response to store closures, leaving many workers without income and health insurance......»»
Essential retailers scramble to hire thousands amid virus rush
The openings come as mass layoffs continue around the country in response to store closures, leaving many workers without income and health insurance......»»
7 ways you can virtually escape without leaving your house during the coronavirus outbreak, from hitting a Broadway show to walking the Great Wall of China
Matt Cardy/Getty Images On March 14, the US Department of State urged Americans to reconsider travel abroad, and on March 15 the Centers for Disease Control released new health guidelines recommending that gatherings of more t.....»»
Vital retailers scramble to fill thousands of jobs amid virus rush
The openings come as mass layoffs continue around the country in response to store closures, leaving many workers without income and health insurance......»»
Truck drivers have a big problem: Rest stops are shuttering across the US, leaving them to scramble for places to sleep, eat, and use the restroom
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Legacy Health to pay employees, even if they"re idled, during coronavirus crisis
Legacy Health to pay employees, even if they"re idled, during coronavirus crisis.....»»
Portland health care providers unveil coronavirus plans
Two of the Portland area's biggest health care groups made significant announcements regarding the coronavirus pandemic Wednesday afternoon. Providence Laboratory Services said it will begin processing lab tests from its physicians and providers while Ka.....»»