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PeaceHealth in Vancouver says emergency room overwhelmed with patients
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver has an urgent message for the community, as it sees an "unprecedented" ...
Hospital security lapses questioned as victim sues over alleged assault by fellow patient
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Dogs paired with providers at hospitals help ease staff and patient stress
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PeaceHealth emergency room is getting flooded with patients with flu, RSV
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Hybrid emergency room and urgent care opening on Hilton Head Island in 2026. How will it work?
Beaufort Memorial announces plans to open a hybrid facility on the southern half of the island with hopes of lowering wait ...
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PeaceHealth in Vancouver says emergency room overwhelmed with patients
(KATU) — PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver has an urgent message for the community, as it sees an "unprecedented" number of patients. PeaceHealth says its emergency room is ...