Get your flu shot. Plus, see what to know about COVID vaccines 
                	For credentialed clinicians not employed by Providence, including physicians, advanced practice clinicians and allied health professionals, see how to complete the flu vaccination attestation process.
                     
    
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		        Join heart and brain conferences, grand rounds, and ethics events
                	Caregivers and clinicians are invited to earn CME credits from our centers of excellence, in-person and online. See the latest schedule featuring expert speakers and industry updates.
                     
    
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		        Hospitals on the brink: New report shows serious threats to financial stability
                	A detailed analysis by Oregon’s hospital association outlines the many issues that are jeopardizing health care for Oregonians, including tariffs and cuts to Medicaid.
                     
    
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		        Update from Jennifer Burrows
                	Learn about the most recent financial sustainability measures for Oregon.
                     
    
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		         Update from Jennifer Burrows, RN 
                	Learn what the recent message on Providence’s financial sustainability means for Oregon.
                     
    
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		        Register now for brain and spine educational opportunities and ethics events
                	Upcoming events to earn continuing medical education credits include the annual Blood-Brain Barrier Consortium Meeting, Goldman-Berland Lectureship in Palliative Medicine, and more.
                     
    
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		        Clinicians can apply for leadership training program focused on well-being
                	The Clinician Wellness Council is a 15-month program designed to empower physicians and advanced practice providers to address workplace stressors.
                     
    
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		        Central Division institute leader Kevin Olson, M.D., to retire
                	Read a message from Joel Gilbertson, chief executive, Providence Central Division.
                     
    
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		        Join blood-brain barrier conference, ethics events, and pediatric grand rounds
                	Register now for in-person and virtual events offering continuing medical education credits. See the full schedule of upcoming events from our centers of excellence.
                     
    
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		        Join conferences, ethics events, and grand rounds offering education credits
                	In-person and online conferences for clinicians and caregivers include topics such as primary care and injuries and young athletes. See the full schedule of upcoming events.
                     
    
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		        Erin Hardwick to lead surgery and orthopedic program
                	Our new executive director of Providence Oregon’s surgery and orthopedic program comes to us from Providence Clinical Network, where she oversaw ambulatory surgery centers in six states.
                     
    
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		        Krista Farnham to leave Providence
                	Over the Christmas holiday Krista Farnham decided it was time to step away from Providence and in the short-term focus on her family. Jennifer Burrows, RN, shares the news, with a message from Krista.
                     
    
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		        Ted Lowenkopf, M.D., medical director of Providence St. Vincent Stroke Center, retires
                	Read about Dr. Lowenkopf’s storied 25-year career and his transformative work in stroke care, plus a personal message from Dr. Lowenkopf.
                     
    
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		        Tentative agreements with nurses at all 8 hospitals
                	Jennifer Burrows, RN, shares what’s next.
                     
    
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		        Tentative agreements with nurses at all 8 hospitals, women’s clinic ratifies
                	See what’s next, in this message from Jennifer Burrows, RN, and Ben LeBlanc, M.D.
                     
    
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		        Providence updates mediators: All 8 hospitals ready to begin scheduling negotiations
                	This includes our largest hospitals – Providence Portland and Providence St. Vincent.
                     
    
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		        Ray Moreno, M.D., named new chief executive, Providence Oregon West Service Area
                	Raymond Moreno, M.D., has accepted the position of chief executive of Providence Oregon’s West Service Area – which includes Providence St. Vincent and Providence Seaside.
                     
    
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		        Remembering Dr. Albert Starr
                	Dr. Starr helped develop the first successful artificial heart valve in the world, and helped create Providence Heart Institute. Read a tribute from Dan Oseran, M.D., and Jennifer Burrows, RN.
                     
    
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		        Register now for conferences in the new year and see other CME events
                	In-person and online conferences for clinicians and caregivers include topics such as primary care, injuries and young athletes, and cardiovascular updates. See the full schedule of upcoming events.
                     
    
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		        Negotiations affecting patients with Aetna insurance
                	Get the latest on our talks with Aetna and answers to questions you might receive.
                     
    
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