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Largest hospital in Central Oregon adapts to COVID-19 needs

By Kanani Cortez (OPB)
Aug. 10, 2020 11:06 p.m.

Broadcast: Tuesday, Aug. 11

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The increase of COVID-19 cases throughout the state and a limited number of ICU beds has forced the St. Charles hospital in Bend to prepare contingency plans. We hear from St. Charles Chief Physician Executive Dr. Jeff Absalon about how things are going, and what he’s learned since the start of the pandemic.

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