Bay Area Hospital

11/05/2025

National Radiologic Technology Week is a week-long celebration to recognize the incredible work of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals. It also commemorates the discovery of the X-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen on Nov. 8, 1895. We honor this discovery of incredible technology that revolutionized medicine. We are proud of our Imaging Department, here at Bay Area Hospital - all highly trained professionals who provide care to our community.

These radiologic technologists, also known as radiographers specialize in X-ray and computed tomography (CT) imaging. MRI technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images. They had a record-breaking year: 78,000 procedures! Thank you to our Imaging Team for your dedication to our patients' well-being and all you do to care for our patients!

11/04/2025

Type One Diabetes (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune condition that results in the destruction of the Beta islet cells of the pancreas, which produce insulin. Insulin is a key hormone in glucose metabolism, allowing sugar to be utilized as energy in the body. Once these cells are destroyed, they are never replaced, and Type One Diabetics must compensate for what their pancreas can no longer do for them by taking insulin and watching sugar intake. There is no known cause for T1D, although it is widely believed that genetic factors contribute to the risk of developing it.

Type Two Diabetics still produce insulin but become resistant to it or cannot utilize it effectively. T2D is often linked to lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise. The risk of developing Type 2 diabetes includes age, weight, family history, and physical inactivity.

Common symptoms of both types are frequent urination, excessive thirst, fatigue and blurred vision. If you have any of these symptoms, speak with your doctor about your risk factors and get tested immediately! It's a simple blood test.

11/03/2025

For years, the hospital's coffee shop was called Bay Cafe. But when long-time barista Alyssa started bringing in her collection of frogs and staging them around the Cafe, it quietly inspired renaming the Cafe to The Lily Pad! We bring back a cute little video we created last year that tells the story of...frogs and coffee and why our little cafe is one of the best in town! What could be better than that?

https://vimeo.com/1025509843

They renamed Bay Cafe to The Lily Pad due to the massive amount of....you guessed it, FROGS!

10/31/2025

Pumpkins have invaded our lobby! Halloween is a special day here at Bay Area Hospital! Check out the incredible pumpkin creations from our Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest! Our hospital teams showed off their creativity and wickedly good talents this Halloween. Stay safe and have a "spooktacular" Halloween!

Can you choose a favorite? Let us know in the comments below.

Watch video: https://vimeo.com/1132609372?fl=ip&fe=ec

This is "pumpkins 2025" by Bay Area Hospital on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

10/30/2025

Halloween is tomorrow and we're sharing some Safe Trick or Treating Tips for Children.
1. As a parent, your guidance is crucial. Always accompany young children on their neighborhood rounds. If trick-or-treating doesn't start until after dark where you live, consider checking with your town or park district for Halloween activities offered earlier in the day. Remember, evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. are the riskiest times of day for child pedestrians, so your presence is key.

2. When your older children are trick-or-treating without you, it's important to plan and discuss the route they will take. Set a specific time for their return and ensure they have flashlights with working batteries.

3. Communication is key to safety. Talk with kids about the risk of distracted walking. This includes text messaging, talking on or looking at the mobile phone and listening to music. By discussing these risks, you're actively involved in their safety.

4. Cross the street as a group in established crosswalks. Most (62%) child pedestrian traffic fatalities occurred mid-block, rather than at intersections. Make sure kids know not to cross the street between parked cars or out of driveways or alleys.

5. Don't assume cars will stop just because they have the right of way. Motorists may have trouble seeing trick-or-treaters.

6. It's essential to stick to well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk. If there's no sidewalk, walk on the far edge of the road facing traffic. Only visit homes with a porch light on and, ideally, a well-lit pathway.

10/29/2025

How many scans does the Ultrasound Team do at Bay Area Hospital? This past year, we had a slight 3.7% increase in scans from the previous year. This past fiscal year, we did 19,757 Ultrasound exams which does include Echocardiography. That works out to an average of about 1,640 per month.

National Ultrasound Month celebrates the Medical Technologists who use advanced diagnostic technology to help physicians diagnose patients early. Ultrasound technology is used to scan all parts of the body for early-stage detection of cancer and other diseases. Ultrasound, Echocradiography, Computer Tomography, Digital Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Digital Radiography, Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT are just some of the systems used to help save lives. A special thank you to the Imaging Team for what you do as a valued part of the Bay Area Hospital Team!

10/27/2025

Our new telemedicine program brings expert cancer care closer to home! Hiring highly experienced providers is especially challenging in a small community like ours. Due to our remote location, we've had to rely on "traveling" physicians hired to be here temporarily. Now, Bay Area Cancer Centeroffers Zoom Rooms, where you’ll experience faster appointments and continuous support from the same dedicated provider throughout your treatment journey. Caring for our community is our highest priority! Learn more https://bit.ly/4mIhD5j

10/24/2025

The Bay Area Hospital District’s (BAHD’s) Finance Committee will hold its regularly scheduled joint meeting with the BAHD Board of Directors on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting via Bay Area Hospital’s account and in the Myrtle Conference room at Bay Area Hospital, 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, Oregon, beginning at 5:15 p.m.

The agenda is posted to our website, along with meeting dial-in access, here: https://bayareahospital.org/about-us/board-of-directors/. While the Oregon mask mandates have been lifted, masking supplies will be available if desired. The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to the Administration Office of Bay Area Hospital, at 541.269.8067.

10/23/2025

Its time to register for a Low Dose CT lung screening. Patients must call ahead to book an appointment. REGISTER EARLY!

DATES: Friday, November 7 or Saturday, November 8
TIMES: 8:15am to 4:15pm (closed for lunch 11:30-12:30)
LOCATION: Bay Area Cancer Center

These are scheduled with a healthcare providers referral only. Call 541.269.9081 to schedule your scan!

Here are the criteria for receiving a Low Dose CT screening:
- 50-80 years of age
- 20 pack years of smoking history (1 pack per day for at least 20 years)
- If you stopped smoking, it must have been within the last 15 years

10/22/2025

What does a Respiratory Therapist do? They are certified specialists who focus on assessment, treatment, and care of patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. These experts are critical to caring for patients and this week, we're celebrating them during National Respiratory Care Week.

In our video segment, we highlight Brandon Willis, a respiratory therapist who gives us a day in the life of his job, and the integral importance of being part of a complex team of health care providers who collectively elevate the level of patient care and saving lives. Watch our video: https://vimeo.com/1008978377

This is "The Respiratory Therapist" by Bay Area Hospital on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

10/21/2025

Together, we achieved something amazing once again! On Friday, October 19, 2025, we exceeded our goal of 60 units with 69 units collected and 207 potential lives saved. Huge thanks to everyone who donated, including our 9 first-time donors. You are all heroes! Stay tuned for our next drive in January 2026!

10/20/2025

October 19-25 marks National Pharmacy Week and we're celebrating our awesome Pharmacy team at Bay Area Hospital. The pharmacist’s and the pharmacy tech's roles are vital to the inner workings of a hospital’s patient care. These teams research the prescribed new drug and how it would interact with the medications a patient is already taking. They ensure proper protocols in drug administration amounts. And it's a full day's work. Over the last 12 months, BAH pharmacy verified 631,840 orders and dispensed 51,000 physically from the main pharmacy and 700,000 across all dispensing locations including Pyxis machines. In the last 12 months, we have saved approximately $13 million on medication spend. That’s a lot of coordination, tracking, verifying and dispensing. Pharmacy Director Josh Davis is proud of the adaptability and teamwork of his staff.