PeaceHealth has laid off approximately 1% of its workforce, with cuts impacting staff at Sacred Heart RiverBend in Springfield and Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. The healthcare system cites rising costs and the need to improve operations, but some employees say they were blindsided and are turning to their union for answers. The Oregon Nurses Association is raising concerns about patient care and transparency as PeaceHealth defends the move as necessary for long-term sustainability…