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Press Release

St. Charles asks patients and visitors to take precautions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Feb. 29, 2020

February 29, 2020
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Community Newsletter

A message from Joe

Ahead of March Madness, here's how health care is a lot like college basketball.

February 27, 2020
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Community Newsletter

Expanding and improving access to care in Prineville

Coming March 2: More Family Care providers, improved rehab space and – for the first time ever – same-day, walk-in appointments at the new St. Charles Immediate Care clinic.

February 27, 2020
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Midwives

Delivering babies (and much more)

St. Charles' certified nurse midwives provide a full spectrum of women's health care services

February 27, 2020
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Community Newsletter

Short Stay Unit a boon for caregivers and patients

The new space, located in St. Charles Bend's former ICU, is expected to shorten wait times, increase safety and improve patient flow.

February 27, 2020
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Safety

Coronavirus 101: Prepare, don't panic

St. Charles Health System is following the guidance of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and working closely with state and county officials to ensure an aligned and consistent approach to the virus.

February 27, 2020
Community Newsletter

Walk like Charlie

10 tips to avoid slips, trips and falls this winter

January 30, 2020
Community Newsletter

Your Turn connects St. Charles executives and caregivers

Initiated by the Executive Care Team, Your Turn is an effort by the organization's top leaders to meet with each and every one of the health system's 4,500+ employees.

January 30, 2020
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Community Newsletter

Caring for women's unique heart-health needs

St. Charles' first female cardiologist, Dr. Jillian Foley, arrived in Bend in October. A second female cardiologist will start in late March.

January 30, 2020
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Community Newsletter

A message from Joe

St. Charles' new website focuses on patients first.

January 30, 2020
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Community Newsletter

St. Charles Prineville donates equipment to high school

The items will benefit students in the Health Science Career Technical Education program.

January 30, 2020
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Community Newsletter

St. Charles to stop shielding patients during radiology exams

Thanks to new recommendations and scientific evidence, the long-held practice of using a lead apron to protect vital organs from radiation is starting to change.

January 29, 2020