By QUINTON SMITH/YachatsNews The two hospitals in Lincoln County have apparently found a solution to the problem of transporting patients in need of a higher-level care to and from the Willamette Valley. After 18 months of searching, the Samaritan Health Services-affiliated hospitals announced an agreement this week with Life Flight Network to provide ground […]
Dr. Lesley Ogden
Samaritan’s two Lincoln County hospitals emerge from pandemic in strong financial shape, but face persistent staffing issues
By CHRISTIAN WIHTOL/YachatsNews With the pandemic over and Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport back to regular operations, the four-year-old facility is proving stunningly popular with record numbers of patients. That has turned the landmark campus just off U.S. Highway 101 into a strong financial engine — at least for now — for its […]
Transgender doctor files $20 million lawsuit against Samaritan Health Services, Newport hospital claiming “sham” investigation and discipline
By EMILY GREEN/The Lund Report A Newport doctor is suing Samaritan Health Services and Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital for nearly $20 million, alleging that his advocacy for a transgender health clinic and status as a transgender man prompted hospital managers to initiate a sham investigation into his conduct and disciplinary action against him. According to a […]
CEO of Samaritan hospitals in Lincoln County honored by national, rural health organization
NEWPORT – Dr. Lesley Ogden, chief executive officer of Samaritan Health Services two hospitals in Lincoln County, has been named a 2021 “community star” by a national rural health organization. Ogden is among 50 individuals, coalitions and organizations that showed resiliency and resolve this year, according to the National Organization of State Offices of […]