Washington, Aug. 7 -- Congresswoman Janelle Bynum issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) urged Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield to urgently approve the proposed affiliation between Salem Health and Santiam Hospital. Without action, Santiam Hospital is facing financial challenges that could disrupt care and leave tens of thousands of Oregonians without access to reliable healthcare.
Salem Health proposed an affiliation with Santiam to maintain high quality care and preserve local employment and services. Now, Oregonians are waiting on the Oregon Department of Justice to issue their final decision to approve the affiliation.
"This is people's healthcare we're talking about," said Rep. Janelle Bynum...