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PeaceHealth Oregon Appoints Heather Wall as New Chief Executive Following Jim McGovern's Termination

PeaceHealth Oregon Appoints Heather Wall as New Chief Executive Following Jim McGovern's Termination

PeaceHealth Oregon has officially named Heather Wall as its new chief executive for the Oregon region. Wall had been serving in an interim capacity since May, when her predecessor, Jim McGovern, was terminated during a period described as tumultuous for the healthcare provider. In her new permanent role, Wall will oversee hospital services across Lane County, which includes facilities such as Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield, Peace Harbor Medical Center in Florence, and Cottage Grove Community Medical Center, along with various clinics and specialty services. Wall, an Oregon native, brings a background in nursing, having earned her degree at Lane Community College and a Master of Science in Nursing, Leadership and Management from Walden University. PeaceHealth's announcement praised Wall for her 'strong focus on patient care, relationship-building ability and a combination of compassion and accountability.'
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Laureen Driscoll Appointed President and CEO of WellSpan Health

Laureen Driscoll Appointed President and CEO of WellSpan Health

Laureen T. Driscoll has been named the new President and CEO of WellSpan Health, a health system comprising a dozen hospitals, including WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital in Lewisburg. Driscoll will assume her new role in January, succeeding Roxanna Gapstur, who has served as President and CEO since January 2019 and will continue in the role until January 3, 2027. Driscoll's appointment follows a national search. Prior to joining WellSpan Health, Driscoll was the CEO for the South Division of Providence in California, where she was responsible for strategy, growth, integration, operations, and financial performance across 17 hospitals, with $10.3 billion in net operating revenue and approximately 41,000 caregivers. Her previous experience also includes senior roles at MultiCare Health System, such as president of Tacoma General and Allenmore hospitals, and leadership positions at Swedish Health System, Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center, and Maine Medical Center. She holds an executive Master of Bu...
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Providence to Establish Oregon's First Women's Hospital with $1.1 Billion Gift

Providence to Establish Oregon's First Women's Hospital with $1.1 Billion Gift

Providence is moving forward with plans to construct Oregon's inaugural women's hospital on its Providence St. Vincent campus, following a substantial $1.1 billion donation from Phil and Penny Knight. This record-setting gift is intended to transform women's healthcare services in the state. The new facility aims to offer coordinated care for women across their lifespan, encompassing services for pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, and cardiovascular health. Kristine Bell, Executive Director of Providence Women and Children’s Services, and Dr. Lori Tam, a cardiologist and Medical Director of Women’s Heart Wellness at Providence, have indicated that the investment will also facilitate the expansion of cardiovascular services, which are increasingly in demand. Cardiovascular disease is identified as the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S., and the aging population further necessitates advanced care. The funding will enable the Providence Heart Institute to adopt new technologies, includin...
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Transcripts: Pat Kelsey, players talk at ACC Media Day

Transcripts: Pat Kelsey, players talk at ACC Media Day

Video: Transcript: PAT KELSEY: We’re excited to be here this event every single year, and I’ve been a lady coach for many years before I even came to Louisville, but every year when you go to media day, it just — something else, your heart beats a little bit faster, your blood gets boiling a […]
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OCC Responds to Multistate Lawsuit Challenging Mortgage Escrow Preemption Actions with Motion to Dismiss or Transfer

OCC Responds to Multistate Lawsuit Challenging Mortgage Escrow Preemption Actions with Motion to Dismiss or Transfer

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has filed a motion in response to a multistate lawsuit challenging its recent actions concerning mortgage escrow accounts. The lawsuit, brought by ten states including Oregon, New York, and California, disputes the OCC's May actions: a rule codifying national banks' authority to establish and maintain real estate escrow accounts and determine their terms, and a preemption determination stating that specific state interest-on-escrow laws are preempted by federal law. The OCC's motion presents three procedural paths: dismissal, transfer, or a pause in proceedings while the Supreme Court considers related preemption issues. The agency argues that the plaintiff states lack standing, their claims are not ripe, and they have failed to state a viable Administrative Procedure Act (APA) claim. Alternatively, the OCC requests a transfer of the case to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, citing its headquarters and where the challenged decisions we...
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Why Are There Two Cities Named Vancouver?

Why Are There Two Cities Named Vancouver?

Vancouver, Washington, a city nestled on the north bank of the Columbia River in Clark County, boasts a rich history that predates many of its regi...
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Airbnb Experiences Offer Unique Local Immersion Across the U.S.

Airbnb Experiences Offer Unique Local Immersion Across the U.S.

Airbnb Experiences Offer Unique Local Immersion Across the U.S.
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Trump's $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions are left out. Critics say it's a political stunt

Trump's $90 Medicare rebate rolls out, but millions are left out. Critics say it's a political stunt

President Donald Trump's Trump’s promised $90 Medicare rebate rolls out this week, but millions of people will be left out
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Portland General Electric Joins CAISO's Extended Day-Ahead Market to Enhance Reliability and Clean Energy Goals

Portland General Electric Joins CAISO's Extended Day-Ahead Market to Enhance Reliability and Clean Energy Goals

Portland General Electric (PGE) has recently become a participant in the California Independent System Operator’s (CAISO) Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM). This move allows PGE to engage in buying and selling energy in the day-ahead timeframe, which is where the majority of electricity transactions occur. According to Maria Pope, president and CEO of Portland General Electric, this participation provides access to a broader portfolio of resources across the Western U.S., aiding in cost management, reliability enhancement, and supporting Oregon's clean energy future. PGE has a history of collaboration with CAISO, having participated in its Western Energy Imbalance Market (WEIM) since 2017, which has reportedly generated approximately $377 million in cumulative benefits for the company and its customers. The EDAM initiative, which launched in May, has already yielded over $11 million in initial benefits for participating entities within its first two months of operation. Elliot Mainzer, president and CEO of ...
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Badgers star named to Big Ten preseason 1st team

Badgers star named to Big Ten preseason 1st team

The Badgers center is projected to be one of the top players in the conference.
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The Broncos have a lengthy list of issues on offense that must be addressed

The Broncos have a lengthy list of issues on offense that must be addressed

Four games into the 2026 regular season and the Denver Broncos have a lot of issues to fix on offense in short order.
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Look up: Dramatic changes are happening on mountaintops

Look up: Dramatic changes are happening on mountaintops

Scientists who study alpine peaks and valleys say the Nepal disaster underscores the dramatic changes happening across the world's mountain ranges