Bay Area Hospital

09/15/2025

Join us as we celebrate Nursing Professional Development Week! Our Education Team at Bay Area Hospital goes above and beyond to equip our nurses with the skillset to provide top-tier care. From various training programs and classes like BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP to community education and significant contributions to process improvement projects - our NPD practitioners play a pivotal role every day. They uphold organizational standards and champion quality, evidence-based care, and patient safety. Let us give them the recognition and applause they rightfully deserve! Happy NPD Week!

09/11/2025

For the second year in a row, Bay Area Cancer Center is sponsoring the 5k Pink Ribbon run/walk for cancer. Even if you don't run on a regular basis, you can walk the entire route and earn an amazing 5k Pink Ribbon medal! Plus, all proceeds go to cancer patients and their families to help them with living expenses while undergoing cancer treatments at Bay Area Cancer Center.

You too can help fight cancer! REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pink-ribbon-5k-tickets-1334661110309?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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09/10/2025

Continuing in the spirit of transparency and getting you news as quickly as possible, we're sharing the recap from last nights BAHD Board of Directors meeting:

𝑯𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒔 & 𝑻𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒏:
Kelly Morgan presented a turnaround plan addressing losses, cash flow, and debt. Significant challenges were recently uncovered, most notably that the hospital may need to secure a new EHR system by 2027 with an initial cost of $22.3M. In addition, a balloon payment of $30.3M is due on the BMO bank loan by the end of calendar year 2030. The hospital has, on average, lost $2M per month for 13 straight months.

𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒄𝒚 & 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕:
Kelly Morgan, interim CEO, Doug Dickson, interim CFO, and Gretchen Nichols, COO, are preparing to meet with the Oregon Health Authority. The goals are a $10M cash infusion, refinancing the Bank of Montreal loan, legislative support for the issuance of lottery bonds, and Medicaid reimbursement reform. Meetings with various stakeholders from the State of Oregon, key leaders, and UFCW Local 555 support are scheduled for September to bring these matters forward.

𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏:
Kelly Morgan reviewed market share, payer mix, and service line performance. Emphasis needs to be on recruiting physicians to reduce outmigration and grow services. If financial performance worsens, potential conversion to a Type B hospital (fewer beds, loss/reduction of services, better Medicaid rates); No service line reductions are planned at this time.

𝑸𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 & 𝑺𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒕𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒆:
Patrice Parrott, Quality Chair, summarized committee updates: Joint Replacement Center success, CMS star rating challenges, and readmission reduction efforts. Kelli Dion, CQO, explained the upcoming CMS rule changes: all Medicare Advantage patients are included in quality metrics; the performance period is shortened from 3 to 2 years, and COVID exclusion is removed.

𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕:
Doug Dickson, interim CFO, reported a $2.3M loss in July. The budget will be recast to reflect realistic volume expectations. The board approved a resolution to update investment account signers.

𝑪𝑬𝑶 𝑯𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒚:
The board reviewed CEO hiring policies and opened public input.

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09/09/2025

Let's break the silence and support one another—every conversation counts. This week marks National Su***de Awareness Week, with World Su***de Prevention Day on Wednesday. This helps in raising awareness, fostering hope, and ensuring help is always within reach. Find resources and more information at https://www.iasp.info/ or reach out to the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

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09/08/2025

Mark your calendars for an informative session on Medicare 101. CMS, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, are hosting an in-person seminar covering the basics of Medicare. Thank you to the Coos Bay - City Government for sharing their space. Come ready to learn and ask your questions.
Date: Thursday, September 25
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: City of Coos Bay - City Hall Council Chambers
500 Central Ave - Coos Bay, OR 97420

For more detailed information contact Tilyne Godinez at 541-269-2013, ext. 205

09/05/2025

The Bay Area Hospital District's Board of Directors will hold an executive session on September 8, 2025. The executive session will be held at Bay Area Hospital in the Myrtle Conference Room beginning at 2:00 pm.

The executive session is being held pursuant to:
ORS 192.660(2)
(c.) consider matters pertaining to the function of the medical staff at a public hospital
(f.) consider information or records that are exempt by law from public inspection
(h.) consult with legal counsel concerning the legal rights and duties of the district regarding
current litigation or litigation likely to be filed

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 prior to the executive session. Please contact Denise Bowers, Executive Assistant at denise.bowers@bayareahospital.org to make a request for an interpreter or other accommodations for persons with disabilities.

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09/05/2025

The Bay Area Hospital District’s Board of Directors will hold a board meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the Myrtle Conference room at Bay Area Hospital, 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, Oregon, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

An agenda will be posted once available and meeting dial in access is listed on our website 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 Denise Bowers, Executive Assistant, Administration Office of Bay Area Hospital, at 541.269.8135.

09/04/2025

Newborn screening is a public health program that tests spots of blood from all newborns for certain conditions that are not noticeable at the time of birth, but that can cause serious disability or even death if not treated quickly. Infants with these conditions may seem perfectly healthy and frequently come from families with no previous history of a condition.

According to the U.S. Health and Human Services, newborns in most states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico are screened for at least 29 conditions within the first few days after birth. Ten states test for 50 or more conditions. Using a few drops of blood, newborn screening detects a treatable condition in about 1 in 300 babies born each year, a total of about 12,500 cases each year.

If you are expecting, be sure to ask about newborn screenings with your nurse or physician here at our Family Birth Center. https://bayareahospital.org/care-services/family-birth-center/

09/03/2025

YOGA CLASSES FOR CANCER SURVIVORS AND PEOPLE WITH CANCER NOW OFFERED. Yoga offers gentle, restorative exercises and breathing techniques to help you overcome distress and anxiety associated with cancer. Scientific studies show yoga also provides benefits for the effects of lymphedema and neuropathy, long-term effects of some cancer and cancer treatment. Talk to your health care team before starting any fitness or exercise program. Questions? Please call 541.269.4160.

Class time: 3:00-3:45pm
September and October classes are Sept 12 & 26; Oct 10 & 24
Bay Area Cancer Center
1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, OR

09/02/2025

Do you have Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)? Leg cramps, numbness, or a weak pulse could be signs of PAD. Knowledge is power - let's not ignore it anymore! Learn more about this underestimated threat to our heart health.

September is Awareness Month and with over 230 million people suffering globally, this disease often goes overlooked. If you're suffering from any of these signs, make an appointment with your primary care provider. Know more: https://bit.ly/475ZGqw. Together, we can on PAD.

09/01/2025

Wishing you a joyful and safe Labor Day from everyone at Bay Area Hospital! Please remember to use the Emergency entrance, as our front door will be closed for the day.

08/29/2025

Please note that the Main lobby will be closed on Monday September 1, so please use the Emergency entrance. Wishing everyone a day filled with happiness and safety.