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Successful Nursing Skills Day Held at Bandon Community Center
BANDON – Arianne Booth, RN, Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center Nurse Educator, along with several collegues, organized two successful Nursing Skills Day on Nov.

Employees of the Month Announced for October
BANDON – Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center announces its clinical and non-clinical Employees of the Month for September. Employees of the Month are nominated

Employees of the Month Announced for September
BANDON – Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center announces its clinical and non-clinical Employees of the Month for September. Employees of the Month are nominated

Employees of the Month for August Announced
BANDON – Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center announces its clinical and non-clinical Employees of the Month for August. Employees of the Month are nominated

Employees of the Month Announced for July
BANDON – Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center announces its clinical and non-clinical Employees of the Month for July. Employees of the Month are nominated

Human Resources Professionals Week Celebrated at SCHHC
We celebrated Human Resources Professionals Week at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center this week! We are grateful for our hard-working HR

Southern Coos Hospital RN Earns Ostomy Management Certification
Lisa Cooper, RN, recently passed her exam to become an Ostomy Management Specialist. She will continue working in the Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center

Employees of the Month Announced for June
BANDON – Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center announces its clinical and non-clinical Employees of the Month for June. Employees of the Month are nominated

SCHHC CEO Ray Hino Shadows Dietary Department Staff
In an effort to learn more about how the various departments within the hospial work, Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center CEO Ray Hino recently

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center Names Employees of the Month for April
BANDON – Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center announces its clinical and non-clinical Employees of the Month for April. Employees of the Month receive credit

Celebrating National Hospital Week at Southern Coos Hospital
BANDON – It’s National Hospital Week and Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center has been celebrating with the theme “We Are Healthcare” as they enjoy

SCHHC Nursing Skills Day a Success
BANDON – Helping nurses and other medical clinicians stay up to date on their skills is not only important, it’s required. To help with that

Administrative Professionals Week
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! At Southern Coos Hospital, there are many overlaps when it comes to duties and responsibilities and that especially applies to our

Medical Laboratory Professionals Week
Join us as we celebrate the 48th Medical Laboratory Professionals Week April 23-29, 2023 to recognize clinical and public health laboratory professionals for their contributions

Southern Coos Hospital Names Employees of the Month
BANDON – Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center announces its clinical and non-clinical Employees of the Month for March. Employees of the Month receive a

SCHHC Names Wallace, Keene as Clinical Employees of the Month
Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center announces two clinical Employees of the Month, one each for January and February. Employees of the Month receive a

SCHHC Names Foley, Rosander as Non-Clinical Employees of the Month
BANDON – Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center announces two non-clinical Employees of the Month, one each for January and February. Employees of the Month

SCHHC CEO Raymond Hino Brings Rural Healthcare Concerns to Washington, D.C.
BANDON – Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center CEO Raymond Hino returned from a three-day Rural Health Policy Institute conference in Washington, D.C. with hope

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center CEO Raymond Hino Headed to D.C.
BANDON – Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center CEO Raymond Hino is headed to Washington, D.C. for a three-day Rural Health Policy Institute conference. Sponsored

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center 2022 Year in Review
“In all, 2022 was one of the most successful years in the history of Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center,” said SCHHC CEO Raymond Hino.

Employees of the Year Announced
Each month at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center, two employees are honored as Employee of the Month – Clinical and Non-Clinical. For the Employee

Dr. Paul Preslar Joins Staff at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center
Preslar practices family medicine at the Multi-Specialty Clinic and is accepting new patients Paul Louis Preslar, D.O., MBA comes to Southern Coos Hospital & Health

Lisa Cooper Named as Clinical Employee of the Month at SCHHC
Lisa Cooper has been with Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center in Bandon since December 2012 and is an RN in the hospital’s Outpatient Clinic.

SCHHC Names Michele Winchell as Non-Clinical Employee of the Month
Michele Winchell has been recognized for her dedication and cooperation at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center in Bandon by being named Employee of the

Sara Lewis Chosen as Clinical Employee of the Month at SCHHC
Sara Lewis works as a Registered Nurse in Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center’s Emergency Department. She joined SCHHC in October 2021. Sara has been

Deb Steele Selected as Non-Clinical Employee of the Month at SCHHC
Deb Steele is always willing to take on new tasks with a positive attitude. That’s one reason she was chosen as October’s non-clinical Employee of

Alberto Sanchez Named Non-Clinical Employee of the Month for September
Alberto Sanchez has been named non-clinical Employee of the Month for September at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center in Bandon. Sanchez began working at

SCHHC Welcomes New Human Resources Director Carrie Okey
Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center has hired a new director to head up its Human Resources department. Carrie Okey joined the team at SCHHC

Southern Coos Health Foundation Awards Nine Mary Richards Memorial Scholarships
Recipients will use funds to further careers in healthcare BANDON – With the idea of helping health care workers obtain the education they need to
Community News

Bus Jam to be Held Dec. 2 Throughout Coos County
The 22nd Annual Rotary/K-DOCK BUS JAM will be held Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in various locations throughout Coos and Western Douglas counties.

Hospital Gift Shop Brimming with Holiday Cheer
BANDON – Please join the volunteers at the Southern Coos Hospital Gift Shop in supporting your local hospital with a purchase of holiday merchandise. “We

Jennifer Isenhart, RN, Honored at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center
BANDON – Jennifer Isenhart, RN, a nurse in the Med-Surg Department at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center in Bandon was recently honored with The

Southern Coos Health District Board to Meet
The Southern Coos Health District will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, November 30, 2023 with Executive Session at 6 p.m. and Open Session

SCHD Board to Hold Special Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE The Southern Coos Health District will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the Conference Room of

SCHD Board to Meet – Oct. 2023
The Southern Coos Health District will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, at 6 p.m. at Southern Coos Hospital & Health

Drive-Through Flu and COVID Shot Clinic Set for Oct. 25 at Bandon City Park
BANDON — Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center and the Southern Coos Health Foundation will once again offer free flu shots at its annual drive-through

2023 Golf for Health Fundraiser Exceeds Goals
October 2023 We would like to thank everyone who attended our 16th annual Golf for Health fundraiser on Sept. 16, 2023! The event was a

Video of SCHD Special Meeting – Oct. 9, 2023
The Southern Coos Health District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Southern Coos Hospital




SCHD Board to Meet – Sept. 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE Sept. 25, 2023 The Southern Coos Health District will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Southern Coos Hospital

Rotary golf tournament benefits veterans
BANDON – Bandon -By-The-Sea Rotary Club will hold its seventh annual Veterans Golf Tournament to benefit Coos County veterans. The fundraiser will be held on

Check Out Our Golf for Health Silent Auction!
The 2023 Southern Coos Health Foundation’s Golf for Health annual Silent Auction is now LIVE! Check it out by clicking on this link: https://www.betterunite.com/bandongolfclassic-golfforhealthclassicauction2023-raisingfundsforthehealthofbandonandbeyond Or

SCHD Board to Hold Special Meeting – Sept. 21, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE The Southern Coos Health District will hold a special meeting on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center to

SCHD Board to Meet – Aug. 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Southern Coos Health District will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center.

Southern Coos Primary Care Clinic Provides Sports Physicals for Local Students
The Southern Coos Primary Care Clinic provided 35 free sports physicals for student athletes on Friday, Aug. 11, in the Bandon High School gym to

Southern Coos Health Foundation Awards 10 Mary Richards Scholarships
BANDON – With the idea of helping healthcare workers obtain the education they need to advance in the profession, the Southern Coos Health Foundation has

Southern Coos Health District Board to Meet
The Southern Coos Health District will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center. At 6

SCHD Board Monthly Meeting and Budget Hearing
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Southern Coos Health District will hold its regular monthly meeting and annual Budget Hearing on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Southern Coos

Healthcare Scholarships Offered by Southern Coos Health Foundation
Mary Richards Memorial Scholarship applications now available – Deadline is June 16, 2023 BANDON – In an effort to encourage and support local students

Southern Coos Health District Notice of Budget Hearing
A public meeting of the Southern Coos Hospital will be held on June 22, 2023 at 6:30 pm at 900 11th ST SE, Bandon, Oregon.

Call to Artists – SCHHC Quarterly Art Show
July 2023 Glorious Water: Puddles, the Pacific & Beyond This show is about artwork that celebrates water, in any of its forms. From ice

Southern Coos Health District Board to Meet
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Southern Coos Health District will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center.

Coastal Memory Walk Raises Awareness of Alzheimer’s
The Coastal Memory Walk in Bandon is an annual fundraiser to increase awareness and support research efforts to defeat Alzheimer’s Disease. The walk is

Notice of Budget Committee Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE: The Southern Coos Health District Budget Committee will meet Thursday, June 1, at 4:30 pm at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center, 900

SCHD Budget Committee Members Sought
The Southern Coos Health District, dba Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center, is seeking to fill two openings on their Budget Committee. Members of the

SCHHC Employees Participate in Colorful Bunny Run
The Bandon Chamber of Commerce’s second annual Colorful Bunny Run was held Saturday, April 15, at Bandon City Park. The 5K run/walk consisted of laps

Southern Coos Health District Board to Meet
PUBLIC NOTICE The Southern Coos Health District will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center.

Surgical Services Resume at Southern Coos Hospital
BANDON – Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center has restarted its surgery program at the hospital, offering minor procedures as well as orthopedic surgeries. “We

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center Quarterly Art Show Call to Artists April 2023
Fun & Games This show is about artwork that portrays you or others having fun, playing games, visiting places that you love, sports, or just

Noteworthy 20th Annual Women’s Health Day Focuses on Life Changes
BANDON – The Southern Coos Health Foundation’s 20th Annual Women’s Health Day event on Feb. 25 drew more than 100 attendees to discuss and celebrate

Ocean Crest Elementary School Health Fair Draws Over 300
BANDON – Ocean Crest Elementary School’s first-ever Health, Wellness, and Safety Fair was a success, drawing over 300 people, including students, their parents and siblings.

National Patient Recognition Week
National Patient Recognition Week is observed annually from February 1 to 7 to promote the culture of emphasizing patient satisfaction. The holiday is about patient

Furry Friends Bring Comfort to Patients at Southern Coos Hospital
“Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them and filling an emptiness we didn’t ever know we had.” – Thom Jones. Furry

Southern Coos Health District Board to Meet
The Southern Coos Health District will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center. At 6:00

Southern Coos Hospital and Bandon Library to Hold Art Receptions on Jan. 15
BANDON – The public is invited to the Southern Coos Health Foundation’s Quarterly Art Show opening reception from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15th, at Southern

100 Strong Bandon Donates to Southern Coos Health Foundation
Funds will be used to support the 20th annual Women’s Health Day event BANDON – 100 Strong Bandon members chose the Southern Coos Health Foundation

Twenty Handmade Quilts Donated to SCHHC Swing Bed Program
165 quilts have been donated since 2016 by mother-daughter team Twenty handmade quilts have been donated to the Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center Swing

School Nurse Program in the Bandon School District
DONATE HERE! Did you know Southern Coos Hospital and the Bandon School District are collaborating to provide a School Nurse for the School District? It’s

Southern Coos Health District December Board Meeting
The Southern Coos Health District will hold its regular December board meeting Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 6pm. There is no executive session. The agenda

Extraordinary Nurses Recognized at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center
BANDON – Nurses at Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center will soon be honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ®. The award is

Southern Coos Hospital Achieves DNV Accreditation Status
A hospital isn’t just a building. It is a place where individuals and families seek advice and comfort and the occasional miracle. Above all, it

Southern Coos Hospital Gift Shop Open for Holiday Shopping
Fun and unique gifts of all kinds await holiday shoppers at the Southern Coos Hospital Gift Shop, which is open to the public. The gift

SCHD Board to Hold Special Meeting
On Monday, November 14, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. the Southern Coos Health District Board of Directors will meet to consider the feasibility report from a

SCHD Board Regular Meeting is Nov. 17
The Southern Coos Health District will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center,

Bandon VFW To Host Meet & Greet For SCHHC CEO Raymond Hino
Have questions or concerns about Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center or healthcare in Bandon? The Bandon VFW Frank C. High Medal of Honor Post

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center Strategic Plan Updates
Read the Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center Strategic Plan and monthly updates and learn where the hosptial is on track and what tasks still

Golf for Health Classic Exceeds Expectations
The 15th Annual Golf for Health Classic was a great success, bringing golfers together to raise money for the Southern Coos Health Foundation. The event

Public Note
The Southern Coos Health District board of directors will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at Southern Coos

Frequently Asked Influenza (Flu) Questions: 2023-2024 Season
Information for the 2023-2024 Flu Season Español | Other Languages New! Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United