February 1, 2006 – State District Judge Belinda Hill approves a $200,000 bond for Yates on the condition that she voluntarily commits herself to Rusk State Hospital.

February 1, 2006 – State District Judge Belinda Hill approves a $200,000 bond for Yates on the condition that she voluntarily commits herself to Rusk State Hospital.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon State Hospital, already under scrutiny for safety concerns and patient deaths, is facing new questions over a policy that allows the distribution of sex toys to patients.

Health Citing privacy, Oregon State Hospital redacts reported failures that led to patient death By Amelia Templeton (OPB) June 11, 2025 5:41 p.m.

Oregon psychiatric hospital spends thousands of taxpayers’ money on sex toys for patients — many of whom are criminals, report finds Access to sexual aids creates safer environment for staff ...

UTSW physicians will not be staffing the state hospital, which is expected to start seeing patients by the end of the year.

A clothing shop inside Oregon State Hospital gives patients clothing when they enter the system. The shop receives donations from the community.