US EditionOregon Department of Corrections fires top two officials who oversaw medical care
- Two officials overseeing medical care at the Oregon Department of Corrections were fired due to scrutiny over health care standards.
- Director Mike Reese stated, 'The health and well-being of those in our care is a high priority,' emphasizing the need for reform.
- The department has hired a consulting firm to audit health care policies and plans to recruit qualified health professionals.
- Governor Tina Kotek expressed support for Reese's leadership and efforts to improve the Health Services Division.
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Amid mounting scrutiny, Oregon Department of Corrections shakes up health care division • Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem. (Photo by Ron Cooper/Oregon Capital Chronicle)UPDATED at 5:03 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 with information about the investigation. The Oregon Department of Corrections has fired two leading health care managers who oversaw a division responsible for the medical care of about 12,000 inmates in a dozen state prisons. The corrections agency on Monday said it had moved to “separate” with Health Services Assi…
Oregon Department of Corrections fires two top health care leaders
Two top officials overseeing medical care at the Oregon Department of Corrections have been fired as the prison system’s health care standards come under scrutiny.Corrections Director Mike Reese on Monday fired Assistant Director of Health Services Joe Bugher and Chief of Medicine Dr. Warren Roberts, corrections department officials confirmed Monday. Officials say they’re overhauling the health services division and trying to improve the health …
Amid mounting scrutiny, Oregon Department of Corrections shakes up health care division
The Oregon Department of Corrections has fired two leading health care managers who oversaw a division responsible for the medical care of about 12,000 inmates in a dozen state prisons.The corrections agency on Monday said it had moved to “separate” with Health Services Assistant Director Joe Bugher and the agency’s medical chief, Dr. Warren Roberts, and conduct a comprehensive review of the agency’s health care system. The actions come after a …
Oregon Department of Corrections Shakes up Health Care Division - The Ashland Chronicle-Oregon
Chronicle Contributor Amid mounting scrutiny, Oregon Department of Corrections shakes up health care division The agency ousted two top health care officials, including its chief of medicine, and plans a comprehensive review By: Ben Botkin – February 3, 2025 The Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem. (Photo by Ron Cooper/Oregon Capital Chronicle) UPDATED at 5:03 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 with information about the investigation. The Oregon …
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