Audrey Caro
Instances of influenza and influenza-like illnesses have been increasing throughout the United States and the Mid-Willamette Valley is no exception.
This has led to packed hospitals and longer ambulance trips.
“Like many hospitals, we run at or near capacity this time of year,” said Ian Rollins, marketing and public relations coordinator for Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital.
“This time of year,” being December through February.
SLCH has 25 beds.
Those were full when Bobbie…