Ahead of making a final decision, the Oregon Department of Justice held a public hearing Wednesday to hear feedback on the proposed merger between Salem Health and Santiam Hospital. The meeting saw sweeping support from about two dozen speakers.  Among those who testified at the Aug. 5 meeting w ere two state representatives, the mayor of Stayton, a Linn County commissioner, a Pacific Power executive, hospital leaders, and several Santiam and Salem Health employees. The 23…Continue reading — subscribe to unlock the full article. ...read more read less