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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
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Grand Rounds

Bedside Ethics Consultation: Principles and Value

Presented by Douglas G. Merrill, MD, MBA, MA, FASA

February 21, 2020
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Grand Rounds

Why Preoperative Medicine is Important

Presented by Bobbie Jean Sweitzer, MD, FACP

February 14, 2020
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Grand Rounds

Update on Congestive Heart Failure

Presented by Reza Ardehali, MD, PhD

February 7, 2020
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Grand Rounds

Acute Pain Opioid Prescribing for Primary Care Physicians

Presented by David Hasleton, MD

January 31, 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