Foundation raises funds for lifesaving CPR device Health Care News May 8, 2024May 13, 20240 Photo courtesy of HDH Harney Hospital Foundation Manager Elisha Miller presents a check to the Harney District Hospital (HDH) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department for the Stryker LUCAS chest-compression system. From L-R: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Kim Kautz, EMT Christina Banton, Foundation Manager Elisha Miller, and HDH EMS Department Manager Cliff
Understanding advance care planning with Harney County Home Health and Hospice Community Health Care April 3, 2024April 3, 20240 Harney County Home Health and Hospice will join a nationwide project by hosting a community event at Harney Hub (Senior Center) on Wednesday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., which is to help engage communities in important conversations about medical decision making. The events, featuring the conversation toolkit
MedQuest Camp accepting applications Health Care News February 7, 2024February 7, 20240 The first Frontier MedQuest Camp was held in June 2023 in Harney County. Applications are now open for 2024. Harney District Hospital (HDH) is teaming up with the High Desert Partnership, Northeast Oregon Area Health Education Center (NEOAHEC), and local health care providers to bring the Frontier MedQuest Health Career Exploration
‘Triple Crown’ Gala raises more than $17,000 to expand physical therapy clinic Community Health Care News December 20, 2023December 20, 20230 Photos by BRANDON MCMULLEN Attendees wore derby attire in honor of the ‘Triple Crown’ theme. Harney Hospital Foundation held the “Triple Crown” Gala Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Burns Elks Lodge. The event earned more than $17,000, due in large part to sponsors Central Oregon Radiology Associates (CORA), Broadway Deli, High Desert
Mammography Happy Hour was a success! Health Care News December 13, 2023December 13, 20230 Submitted photos Family Nurse Practitioner Mary Schimmelpfennig serving one of her delicious mocktails to Clinical Manager Jessica Richardson. On the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 29, Harney District Hospital (HDH) held a Mammography Happy Hour in the HDH Family Care Clinic lobby. Featuring mocktails, snacks, music, and giveaways, the event aimed to encourage women
Orthopedic services have resumed Health Care News November 22, 2023November 22, 20230 Submitted photo From L-R: Sarah Lance, physician assistant, and Dr. Jay Moore teamed up to provide comprehensive, full-body orthopedic care for people of all ages at NewSun Energy & Harney District Hospital Specialty Care Clinic. Have you heard the good news? Orthopedic services have resumed at NewSun Energy & Harney District Hospital
Cases of West Nile were confirmed in Harney County Health Care News September 13, 2023September 13, 20230 Stock photo You can help protect yourself by using mosquito repellents containing DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or Picardin. Be sure to follow the directions on the container. On Sept. 6, 2023, the Harney County Health Department reported that there have been two confirmed cases of West Nile illness in horses in
Dr. Nguyen cares for communities at home and abroad Health Care News August 16, 2023August 16, 20230 by Max Johnston for Burns Times-Herald Between February 17-25, 2023, Dr. John Nguyen — general surgeon at Harney District Hospital — traveled a total of around 5,200 miles on a medical mission to Central America. He volunteered with Faith In Practice — a Christian nonprofit based in Houston, Texas that regularly sends
Symmetry Care provides full-circle treatment options for mental health and addictions Health Care News June 28, 2023June 28, 20230 Facilities across the country specialize in mental health or addictions counseling, but Burns boasts one of the few organizations to also include wellness for a multi-faceted approach to real-life success. Symmetry Care addresses symptoms from mental, physical, and emotional perspectives for deep, lasting change. New clients with Symmetry Care begin with
Hospital welcomes Registered Dietitian Tori Garner Health Care News May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 Please join Harney District Hospital (HDH) and NewSun Energy & HDH Specialty Care Clinic in welcoming Registered Dietitian (RD) Tori Garner. Garner joined the team on April 10. She will serve as the dedicated dietitian for Harney County Health District, overseeing inpatient nutrition at the hospital and consulting with outpatients in