Bandon Health Wave

December 13, 2024

Southern Coos Hospital Unveils Master Facilities Planning Initiative

The Southern Coos Health District and Southern Coos Health Foundation

are building a blueprint for Bandon’s future

BANDON - Southern Coos Health Foundation (SCHF) and Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center (SCHHC) are thrilled to announce the receipt of a transformative gift from the Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation that will allow SCHF and SCHHC to launch our joint Master Facilities Planning (MFP) initiative.

Due to the generosity of the Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation, the hospital will embark on a comprehensive and collaborative project designed to address the growing healthcare needs of the southern Oregon coast while ensuring sustainable growth and enhanced service delivery for the community.

For years, SCHF and SCHHC have benefited from the generous support of the Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation and The Keiser Family’s Charitable Giving. This partnership has fostered critical programs, including the Bandon School District School Nurse Program, the Living & Aging Well initiative, and expanded healthcare access through the Multi-Specialty Clinic.

Read the Full Story HERE

SCHHC Implements New Electronic Health Records System

Providence Epic went live this week

All-nighter

The staff at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center has been busy with the implementation of a new Electronic Health Records system, which went live at 2 a.m. Dec. 7. All patients will now have access to MyChart through Providence Epic, where they will access all their health records going forward. Patients' former health record information is still available through MyCareCorner.

For More Information, Click HERE

It's a Wonderful Community because of you!

Click on the image below to watch our year-end fundraising campaign video featuring

Southern Coos Health Foundation Interim Executive Director Alix McGinley!

We hope you will consider donating to the Southern Coos Health Foundation.

Read more about it HERE

Click on the photo below to watch the video!

November Employees of the Month Announced

Nog Walk in Old Town Bandon This Saturday!

On Dec. 14, from 3-5 p.m., purchase a commemorative Nog Walk glass for $10 at the glass picnic shelter on the boardwalk on First Street in Old Town Bandon and take part in the final Nog Walk of the season!

Following the Nog Walk, get ready to shine at the Holiday Lights Parade in Old Town at 5:30 p.m. for a magical evening of lights, laughter, and holiday cheer.

Pre-register now to secure your spot in the parade. Visit greaterbandon.org for more information and to register.

Cookies for Santa Event Set for Dec. 22

BANDON - Everyone is invited to the second-annual Cookies for Santa, a free event for local children ages 0-18, which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 22, from 2-5 p.m. at the Bandon Community Center, 1200 11th St. SW, in Bandon City Park.

The event, organized by Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center Dietary Manager Rita Hamilton and co-sponsored by SCHHC and the City of Bandon, was attended by over 70 children and families last year. This year promises to be just as fun.

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South Coast Hospice Offering Bereavement Support Group

South Coast Hospice is holding a special free bereavement group to help those who have lost a loved one cope during the holiday season.

The group will meet from 4-6 p.m. Thursdays at South Coast Hospice beginning Nov. 14, 2024 through Jan. 16, 2025. South Coast Hospice is located at 1610 Thompson Road, Coos Bay.

This time of year can be very difficult, as we deal with holidays that just aren't the same without those dear to us. This group will help participants find ways to move forward, make new lasting memories, learn coping skills, and receive support from others dealing with the same reality.

For more information, or to register, please contact Mia at 541-269-2986.  

BANDON - The holidays are a time for giving, and this year you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of local families in need.

The Bandon Police Department's annual Holiday with a Hero event is in full swing, and we're inviting you to be part of this heartwarming initiative. By contributing to our donation drive, you can help ensure that local families receive food, toys, and the holiday cheer they deserve.

Read the Full Story HERE

In this issue:

• Respiratory virus season is here; it’s a great time to get vaccinated before the holidays
• CDC lowers age for pneumococcal vaccination from 65 to 50
• Readers share poetry about mental wellness
• OHA seeks new members for Measure 110 oversight council
• Deadline approaches for Marketplace open enrollment
• Q & A
• OHA's COVID-19 resources

Click HERE or on the links above to read the Oregon Health Authority Newsletter!

Medical Imaging

• Very smooth and pleasant experience. Everyone was very prompt, kind and professional. My tests were ordered by my doctor across town minutes before and they already had my information and had me scheduled for a same day appointment, extremely convenient.
• The admitting clerk took extra time to make sure I had preauthorization from my insurer for the procedure ordered by my PCP, saving us from a potential charge of almost $700. That's REALLY going above and beyond the call of duty.
• I don't want to tell anyone about how good you all are becuz I dont want you to get even more overworked. So much better than other places. Thank you.
• Everyone was very friendly, professional, and efficient. I've worked in the medical field for 15 years and I was very impressed with the hospital and staff and service. As was my husband Cecil for his procedure.
• You can tell that the staff really cares about helping elderly patients.
• The X-Ray technician was wonderful. She explained everything very well and went out of her way to handle me carefully as I am in a great deal of pain. I was relieved by my experience of the procedure. A+
• We're so blessed to have this hospital and these services in our community.
• My experience with you is excellent. Thank you.
• The ultrasound tech was the perfect combination of professional, understanding and pleasant. She made sure I was as comfortable as I could be during the entire test and thoroughly explained what she was going to do before she did it.
• Seriously one of the best health care providers I've ever experienced!!! Thanks.
• As a team, the staff seems to enjoy their work.
• Clean, spacious, friendly people!
• Nora was my X-Ray Technician and she was very friendly, yet professional. She was extremely compassionate and showed a lot of sensitivity toward my pain level and movement restrictions when positioning me for the requisite films of my back and hips. Thank you, Nora.
• Outstanding care seems to be the norm here.
• The only place to go !!!
• I had heard stories about getting a mammogram so I avoided it many years till I'm 61. The attendant made it so easy and nothing like I was told or heard at all, it was a cake walk, it so helped my nerves at once then I had a lung cancer test right after they had me in and out with no worries or problems. Thank you very much I was so relieved and will advise all my friends to get one
• Your mammogram technician, I don't know the technical name for the person's position, but she is awesome. She was very friendly, very professional, and made me feel very comfortable with getting a mammogram.
• The technician who did my mammogram was extremely qualified and I felt well cared for and at ease during the procedure.
• I was given excellent care getting my MRI. The young man treated me with respect and dignity, and I really appreciate his care. Thank you.
• Erin was an excellent technician that performed my ultrasound, explained the procedure and was very nice. Thank you Erin!
• Without exception I am treated with respect and kindness by every hospital staff member. They are knowledgable and confidence inspiring. I appreciate that. All of it, and all of them. Thank you!
• I was a drop-in for an X-Ray. The orders hadn't been received, but they quickly found them and hurried the process. I was out in an hour. Everyone was working hard and gave me excellent service and everyone seemed happy doing their jobs. A sense of pride. Nice experience.
• Yes, I've been to the hospital there for different tests recently and I am amazed at how wonderful the people treated me and how they explained what I asked of them, what they could of course. And so I'm very happy and I would actually tell anybody and have told several people about what the hospital is like. So thank you for your help. I appreciate it.
• Even though it was somewhat painful and difficult to get into the position the mammogram technicians needed me to get into, I had the best experience in my whole adult life thus far! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking such good care of me!

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