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Former OHSU CEO Sues Over Whistleblower Retaliation | Portland News
Former OHSU CEO Tarek Salaway is suing the health system for $15 million, accusing them of discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination after he pushed for critical patient safety reforms. He claims internal resistance—rooted in sexism and racism—blocked his efforts, citing a racially charged comment likening a Black leader to a “gangster.” Despite arriving with a mission to fix overcrowded ERs and failing respiratory therapy units, Salaway was placed on leave and fired in March. His lawsuit argues OHSU’s actions were designed to discredit him, prioritizing institutional interests…
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