Legacy to increase security policies and practices across all of its locations

Following the death of security guard Bobby Smallwood, Legacy Health said it will be increasing security across all of its locations.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Legacy Health announced that it will be increasing security across all of its locations after the death of Bobby Smallwood at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Northwest Portland last weekend.

“Over the past week, our hearts have been heavy with grief and sadness in the wake of the tragic shooting that occurred,” said Legacy President and CEO Kathryn Correia in a statement Saturday. “The emotional toll of this shooting continues to ripple across our 14,000 Legacy employees and into the communities we serve.”

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