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McKenzie-Willamette furloughs some employees amid COVID-19

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McKenzie-Willamette furloughs some employees amid COVID-19
McKenzie-Willamette furloughs some employees amid COVID-19

A spokeswoman said the hospitals will continue to maintain all operations without any interruption to service.

With a lot of medical procedures called off because of covid-19, hospitals are facing financial hardships.

Mckenzie- willamette medical center is facing bankruptcy.

According to bloomberg the hospital's parent company, "quorum health corporation", plans to file for chapter 11.

A spokesperson for the hospital says they had to furlough a small number of employees, but will continue to maintain all operations.

Meanwhile, leaders at peacehealth say they're ensuring all workers stay on through may 1st.

Caregivers who were in other roles are now doing work related to the virus like taking temperatures at entry

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