McKenzie Willamette Medical Ctr

Over the past few years, pregnant women in the Eugene-Springfield area have seen birthing options dwindle. Maternity health services, including midwifery units, have been shut down. A recent exodus of OB-GYN doctors from Oregon Medical Group has left some expecting moms feeling uncertain about their birth plans.

Lane County hospitals are at capacity with COVID-19 patients and the problem is expected to worsen in the coming weeks.At a media briefing Wednesday Dr.…

A labor strike has been averted, following 400 hospital workers in Springfield approving a new union contract.An SEIU Local 49 spokesperson says had the…