Since 2023, U.S. hospital bed capacity has remained above 70%, according to HHS data. In Oregon, hospitals are at 85% capacity, and OHSU Hospital is above 100%, according to the Journal.

Oregon Health & Science University is experiencing a crisis due to the ER being at 100% capacity, leading to long waits and the need to transfer patients to other hospitals.

Patients are being treated in hallways, conference rooms and other makeshift areas. OHSU Hospital is so tight on space these days that patients are being treated in hallways, lobbies, conference ...