Casey Eye Institute focuses on local vision care Health Care News June 22, 2022June 22, 20220 Photos by SAMANTHA WHITE From L-R: Francisco Merino, Dove Spector, Verian Wedeking, and Dr. Mitch Brinks of the Casey Eye Institute pose for a photo outside of the mobile vision clinic. Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Casey Eye Institute provides eye care for adults and children throughout the Pacific Northwest and
Access Prime Pharmacy opens in Burns Health Care News March 16, 2022March 16, 20220 Photo by TERRI WATTS Owner and pharmacist Beth Frommelt is offering ‘back to basics,’ direct-pay pharmacy services at Access Prime Pharmacy. There’s a new pharmacy in town! Access Prime Pharmacy is a local, independent pharmacy on a mission to provide accessible, top-notch services at transparent prices. Located at 191 S. Broadway in Burns, the
Help shape the future of healthcare in Harney County Health Care News January 26, 2022January 26, 20220 The 2022 Harney County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) survey is scheduled to launch Feb. 1. A collaboration of Harney County Health District (Harney District Hospital), Harney County Health Department/High Country Health and Wellness Center, and Symmetry Care Inc., the survey aims to gather information about the health and health needs
Meet the new director of HDH Family Care Clinic Health Care News September 15, 2021September 15, 20210 On Monday, Aug. 23, Erik Olson officially became the full-time, permanent director of Harney District Hospital (HDH) Family Care Clinic. He took the reins from Interim Director Darcy Crisp who was serving in the position until a permanent director was hired. Erik has a master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University
Harney District Hospital provides an update on COVID-19 Health Care News September 1, 2021September 1, 20210 In an effort to help keep the community informed, Harney District Hospital (HDH) would like provide an update regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and answer some of the questions that you might have. — COVID-19 cases — As of Monday, Aug. 30, Harney County has had 595 positive COVID-19 cases since the
COVID-19 restrictions still in place in healthcare setting COVID-19 Health Care July 7, 2021July 6, 20210 On Wednesday, June 30, Gov. Kate Brown lifted all of Oregon’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions. However, healthcare facilities must continue following COVID-19 precautions. The governor’s executive order indicates that infection control and prevention measures in some specialized settings, including healthcare, “will not be based on [her] emergency authorities, but rather, required by
Get vaccinated COVID-19 Health Care News June 2, 2021June 2, 20210 Gov. Kate Brown unveiled her “Take Your Shot, Oregon” campaign on May 21, encouraging Oregonians age 12 and older to get vaccinated for the chance to win money and education scholarships. The drawing will take place on June 28, and the names will be announced the following week. Oregonians who have received
Grand opening celebration held for specialty care clinic Health Care News May 19, 2021May 18, 20210 Submitted photo From L-R: Harney Hospital Foundation Executive Director Elisha Miller, Harney County Judge Pete Runnels, Harney County Health District Board Chair Sharon Davis, Harney District Hospital Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dan Grigg, Harney Hospital Foundation Board Member Dag Robinson, and NewSun Energy CEO Jake Stephens pose for a quick photo
Health Department answers frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines COVID-19 Health Care News April 21, 2021April 20, 20210 Harney County Health Department and Harney District Hospital have received numerous questions about COVID-19 vaccines. In an effort to help keep the public informed, the health department is providing answers to five of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs). Please note that these responses are specific to the Moderna and
Harney District Hospital welcomes Dr. Cabala Health Care News March 31, 2021March 30, 20210 Submitted photo Dr. Peter Cabala started seeing patients at Harney District Hospital (HDH) and HDH Family Care Clinic in December 2020. Harney District Hospital (HDH) is excited to introduce Dr. Peter Cabala to the community. A doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO), Dr. Cabala is a fully licensed physician who received extra training in