Nurses Union Blasts Legacy Emanuel for ICE Patient Treatment
Update: 2025-12-12
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Oregon Nurses Association Accuses Legacy Emanuel of Endangering Immigrant Patients: The union representing over 24,000 nurses has sent a letter to Legacy Emanuel Medical Centers president, Bahaa Wanly, alleging that the hospital is jeopardizing the rights, health, and safety of immigrant patients in ICE custody. The union demands compliance with hospital policies and legal obligations, citing instances of aggressive treatment by ICE officers and Legacys failure to protect patient health information under HIPAA. The union requests several actions from Legacy within two weeks, including tracking officers entries, documenting force used during arrests, and ensuring nurses can help patients contact family or legal counsel.
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