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Oregon clears emergency merger of Willamette Valley hospitals
Oregon clears emergency merger of Willamette Valley hospitals
Oregon clears emergency merger of Willamette Valley hospitals

Published on: 07/31/2026

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Oregon regulators granted Santiam Hospital and Salem Health an emergency exemption for their proposed merger.

Oregon health officials on Friday cleared the way for Santiam Hospital to join Salem Health after earlier deciding the proposed merger needed more scrutiny.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/health/2026/07/oregon-clears-emergency-merger-of-willamette-valley-hospitals.html

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