Attorneys for Novant Health are denying allegations that three doctors at Forsyth Medical Center neglected and abandoned a 92-year-old woman who died a day after being brought to the hospital.
A lawsuit alleges that doctors ignored 92-year-old Olivia Thompkins. Her daughter, Tina Thompkins, said she asked for a doctor eight different times, to no avail, when her mother had trouble
Gresham Council sets legislative priorities
City looks to advocate for direct COVID-19 dollars, access to vaccines, funding for projects
Gresham City Council has agreed upon a set of priorities to advocate for, as the 2021 Oregon State Legislature convenes and new leadership takes the helm in Washington, D.C.
Council voted on a series of legislative priorities during a meeting Tuesday, Jan. 19, with a focus on continued access to COVID-19 recovery dollars and vaccinations, increased housing availability, and ways to end systemic racism.
The decision on what staff will advocate for was not unanimous Councilor Vincent Jones-Dixon was not present for the vote, Councilor Mario Palmero voted against the priorities, and Councilor Dina DiNucci abstained.