
Thousands of Oregon Patients Potentially Exposed to HIV, Hepatitis
An Oregon anesthesiologist has been suspended after potentially exposing over 2,000 patients at Portland-area hospitals to HIV and Hepatitis due to unacceptable infection control practices. Affected hospitals, including Providence Portland Willamette Falls Medical Center and Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, are notifying patients and offering free blood tests. The physician has been terminated, and new protocols have been implemented to prevent future incidents. The Oregon Health Authority has not reported any related illnesses.





