Oregon State Hospital

Aug. 12, 2026: Oregon State Hospital leadership change

After careful consideration, Oregon Health Authority Interim Director Pakseresht has made a leadership change at the Oregon State Hospital (OSH) and will not move forward with Sean Murphy’s trial-service period. OHA leadership will resume recruitment for a permanent superintendent.

Effective immediately, Jim Diegel will resume serving as interim superintendent.

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Jan. 22, 2026: Oregon State Hospital maintains compliance with CMS

After making significant improvements to patient care and safety, Oregon State Hospital is in compliance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) patient care and safety standards and is no longer at risk of losing eligibility to participate in the CMS reimbursement program.

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OSH News Release CMS notification letter

Recovery Times newsletter

The recent edition of Recovery Times includes stories about the therapeutic impact of a vocational services program that teaches patients sewing skills and a "meet the team" introduction of OSH's deputy chief medical officer and chief of psychiatry.

View data reports on the Mink-Bowman order and aid and assist (.370) census and discharge

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Friends and Family

Welcome video

Watch a five-minute video to learn about daily life at Oregon State Hospital

Adirondack furniture

Relax in style with handcrafted Adirondack-style outdoor furniture

About OSH

Oregon State Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's gold seal of approval for hospital, behavioral health care and laboratory services.