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Health CareMore than 180 St. Charles providers ask administrators to recognize their unionAdvanced practice providers at St. Charles Health System delivered a declaration Friday asking administrators to recognize their union. They're seeking representation through the Oregon Nurses Association, which already represents St. Charles's registered nurses.Today’s editionRead

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From Central Oregon Daily, Bend Bulletin and KTVZ, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Central Oregon Daily12 hours ago

    La Pine toddler recovering after heart transplant doing "much better than anyone was expecting"

    A major milestone for La Pine toddler Braxton Twyman. Family members say he's doing better than expected after receiving a heart transplant Thursday. Doctors are closely monitoring his recovery. ❤️

  2. Central Oregon Daily13 hours ago

    St. Charles health care providers unionize, joining nurses at ONA

    Advanced Practice Providers at St. Charles are unionizing, joining registered nurses under the Oregon Nurses Association

  3. Central Oregon Daily13 hours ago

    St. Charles advanced practice providers unionizing under Oregon Nurses Association

    More than 180 advanced practice providers at St. Charles Health System are joining together to seek union representation through the Oregon Nurses Association. Supporters say the effort will give providers a stronger voice on patient care issues.

  4. Bend Bulletin16 hours ago

    New group of St. Charles healthcare providers plan to unionize

    Over 180 St. Charles Health System advanced practice providers called on St. Charles administrators Friday to recognize their union. The advanced practice providers are licensed medical professionals who are not […]

    Also reported byKTVZ

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  • Health plansOregon's new health insurance marketplace, Explore Health, launched Nov.

    Oregon's new health insurance marketplace, Explore Health, launched Nov. 1 and replaces HealthCare.gov. Open enrollment for 2027 private coverage runs through Jan. 15, 2027.

    Around Oregon · Friday’s editionSource: MyCentralOregon.com