Workers have said one of the primary reasons for the strike is staff shortages, which have caused delays for patients even prior to the strike.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Kaiser Permanente said it has postponed some “non-urgent and elective surgeries” through Friday in the midst of a three-day strike by 75,000 workers around the country, including about 4,000 in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
The healthcare giant said in a statement that it has blocked out time in the coming weeks to reschedule this week’s postponed surgeries.
“Caring for our patients is our highest priority. As a result of the 3-day strike, it’s become necessary for
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