 We're learning more about the fate of the center, Central Oregon's primary source of orthopedic and neurosurgical care. CEO Brett Hazlett says joining forces with St. Charles should help reduce the time it takes for patients to see their doctor and will shore up the center's finances. He says patients will continue to see their same providers in the same locations, although the specific legal details of the transaction are not yet final, and it's unclear whether the center will maintain its name.