Oregon nurses, doctors speak ahead of planned Providence strike

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- With concern growing over hospital care as a Friday strike looms at Providence Hospitals, representatives from the Oregon Nurses Association held a press conference to update the public on their preparations.

At all eight Providence Hospitals in Oregon, thousands of nurses are expected to walk out along with dozens of doctors at one hospital, all members of the Oregon Nurses Association.

Providence St. Vincent is the hospital expected to see between 60 to 70 physicians taking part in the strike...