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View ArticleOpportunity Foundation volunteers and their St. Charles mentor
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Opportunity Foundation volunteers help reopen gift store

Julia and Sunny stock the shelves, conduct inventory, ring up sales and interact with St. Charles caregivers.

March 28, 2024
View ArticleMichael Teeters converted from a traveling nurse to a permanent St. Charles employee.
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St. Charles celebrates staffing turnaround

Traveling nurses could settle into permanent positions anywhere. They're choosing St. Charles.

March 18, 2024
View ArticleSt. Charles Cancer Center
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High-risk breast clinic moves to St. Charles Cancer Center

The goal: To identify more people at increased risk for cancer and give them tools to reduce their risk.

February 29, 2024
View ArticleSt. Charles caregiver Jake Fries in front of his new home in Bend
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Helping caregivers put down roots in Central Oregon

St. Charles partners with other organizations to give local essential workers an opportunity to buy a home.

February 29, 2024
View ArticleSt. Charles President and CEO Dr. Steve Gordon
A message from Steve

Another strong sign of stabilization

St. Charles sets a plan to fund facility improvements, equipment upgrades, growth initiatives and more in 2024.

February 29, 2024
View ArticleAnn Rhoads
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Meet Ann Rhoads, St. Charles’ new Board chair

She's a 10-year Bend resident focused on sustainability, people and culture, and safety and quality.

January 31, 2024
View ArticlePrineville nurse Kassidy Apperson
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New nurse training keeps Madras, Prineville patients closer to home

Fewer people are transferring to Bend and Redmond thanks to new IMCU-level care at the two hospitals.

January 31, 2024
View ArticleDr. Steve Gordon
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Investing in the future of regional health care

The Three Sisters Rural Track Program will create a pipeline of uniquely trained doctors to Central Oregon.

January 30, 2024
View ArticleA Brachytherapy needle
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St. Charles now providing Brachytherapy

Newly available treatment has the potential to transform cancer care for women who have gynecologic cancer.

January 30, 2024
View ArticleDalania Gastineau
Caregiver Stories

Never off duty, even at 35,000 feet

On a flight last fall, a St. Charles ICU nurse leapt into action to treat a fellow passenger who had briefly lost consciousness.

December 27, 2023
View ArticleSteve Gordon
A message from Steve

Celebrating an impactful 2023

St. Charles' ability to provide essential services to Central Oregon is as strong as ever.

December 27, 2023
View ArticleA continuous glucose monitor
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Exploring the future of diabetic management

A team at St. Charles is adapting outpatient-focused technology for use in hospitals

December 26, 2023