Respiratory therapists care for people who have trouble breathing — and help them breathe easier. At St. Charles, our team of physicians and respiratory therapists use specially developed protocols to determine each patient’s plan of care, and adjust the course of action for every individual’s condition. The result? Better respiratory care for faster recovery.

We provide respiratory therapy for patients with:

• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Emphysema
• Neuromuscular and metabolic disorders
• Pneumonia
• Pulmonary Fibrosis

We also help people with respiratory complications from heart attacks, trauma, premature birth, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, AIDS and more. Our respiratory therapists serve patients on an outpatient basis as well as throughout St. Charles Health System's four hospitals, providing coverage 24-hours-a-day.

Our respiratory therapy services include:

• Airway management
• Arterial blood gas analysis
• Bronchodilator therapy (widening of airway passages)
• Invasive mechanical ventilation
• Non-invasive mechanical ventilation
• Oxygen therapy
• Pulmonary (lung) hygiene therapy

For more information

Contact Blake Andrews, manager of respiratory care, at 541-706-5860 or email [email protected].

If you are calling outside of business hours, please contact the appropriate hospital's main line.

Comprehensive Specialty Care

Conveniently located at the Bend, Redmond, Prineville and Madras hospital campuses, our rehabilitation uses an integrated approach to provide ongoing care for adults and children.

• Geriatric Rehabilitation
• Balance Rehabilitation
• Dizziness and Vestibular Rehabilitation
• Vision Therapy
• Group Exercise Classes
• Neurological Rehabilitation
• Stroke
• Multiple Trauma
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Head Injury
• Oncology Rehabilitation
• Energy Conservation
• Independent Living Skills
• Voice and Fluency
• Cognitive Retraining
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Pediatric Rehabilitation
• Fine Motor Skills and Coordination
• Speech and Language Disorders
• Osteoporosis
• Wheelchair Seating and Positioning
• Hand Therapy

Services vary by location.

Getting started with rehabilitation

A physician referral is required for the initial evaluation. Please call our clinic to schedule an appointment. Plan on arriving 15 minutes early for registration with your prescription for therapy, current insurance card, list of current medications and your questions.

Care for all your needs

In addition to routine laboratory testing, we excel at emergency services. Our laboratory is the only certified Blood Bank in Central Oregon and is registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). We strive to provide courteous personal service on the phone and in person.

Community-based laboratory testing

• Blood draws (including weekends)
• Same-day test results for routine tests
• Electronic test order and result options for providers
• Automated, fast, accurate sample processing and retrieval for test additions
• Self-ordered screening tests
• Courier service throughout Central Oregon

Accreditation and Certification

When should I go to the Emergency Department?

The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) offers a list of warning signs that indicate a medical emergency. They include:

• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure
• Fainting, sudden dizziness, weakness
• Changes in vision
• Confusion or changes in mental status
• Any sudden or severe pain
• Uncontrolled bleeding
• Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
• Coughing or vomiting blood
• Suicidal feelings
• Difficulty speaking

We also created this easy-to-use guide to determine when to seek each level of care.

How can I tell if my child needs to go to the Emergency Department?

Always get immediate medical attention if you think your child is having a medical emergency. Symptoms that are serious for a child may not be as serious for an adult. Children may also be unable to communicate their conditions.

Does St. Charles offer an Urgent Care Clinic for less critical conditions?

St. Charles Urgent Care has locations in Central Oregon for patients with less critical illnesses and injuries, such as a sprained ankle or minor respiratory illnesses. Urgent Care patients receive affordable, quality, walk-in care as quickly as possible. Click here for urgent care clinic location information.

How long will I wait to see a doctor?

Your wait time will depend on the seriousness of your injury or illness. Your condition will be evaluated upon arrival, and we make every effort to reduce wait time. Patients needing critical care receive treatment first.

When do I pay for my treatment?

We will evaluate and care for every patient who comes to our Emergency Department, regardless of ability to pay. Insurance and payment information is collected after the situation is no longer an emergency. Financial counselors are available to help with payment options.

May I have visitors in the Emergency Department?

Visitors must receive permission from the patient's nurse and follow our Emergency Department Visitor Guidelines.

What should I do after I leave the Emergency Department?

Patients receive instructions for aftercare when discharged from the Emergency Department. Treatment received at the Emergency Department is on an emergency basis only. You are advised to visit your own physician for follow-up care. You may call or return to the Emergency Department if you're unable to see a physician and your condition gets worse.

The Emergency Departments at our four hospitals are open 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week to provide care for all. Everyone visiting our Emergency Departments — regardless of ability to pay — will receive care.

Our Certified Trauma Centers

St. Charles Bend is designated as a Level II Trauma Center by the Oregon Public Health Division and is the only Level II Trauma Center east of the Cascades. St. Charles Redmond, St. Charles Prineville and St. Charles Madras are all certified Level IV Trauma Centers. We have one of the most extensive coverage areas in the continental United States spanning from the Columbia River Gorge, east to Idaho and down into parts of Northern California. Our hospitals are affiliated with AirLink for emergency transports.

Our Team

Our staff includes board-certified emergency medicine physicians, nurses trained and certified in emergency care, as well as specialized medical professionals.

Gynecology care in Central Oregon

If you’re looking for a gynecologist in Central Oregon, we can help you find the right care for every stage of your life. Our Center for Women’s Health provides expert gynecology in a warm, compassionate atmosphere and specializes in hysterectomy, menopause, endometriosis, pregnancy, family planning, well-woman care, pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding and incontinence.

Our gynecologists offer a full range of care for women 

Our OB-GYNs have advanced training in the medical and surgical care of women, pregnant mothers and unborn children. Our physicians sub-specialize in a variety of medical fields, including female pelvic medicine (including chronic pain, bladder control and painful bladder), reconstructive surgery, gynecologic cancers (such as uterine, cervical and ovarian) and reproductive health and fertility. 

Gynecology services at the St. Charles Center for Women's Health

Whether you need a routine checkup, an annual screening or advanced gynecologic surgery, our specialists offer the care and treatment you need. From gynecological exams to menopause counseling and pelvic pain management to advanced robotic hysterectomy, our OB-GYNs are ready to help guide you to optimum health.

We offer the following services for gynecology in Central Oregon:

• Bone density testing (for osteoporosis)
• Breast exams and breast cyst aspiration
• Cancer care, including mammogram, Pap smear and biopsy of the breast, cervix and other reproductive organs
• Chronic disease management of diabetes, thyroid disease and depression
• Family planning, including oral contraceptives/birth control, hormone patches and shots, cervical caps, IUDs (intrauterine devices) and tubal ligation
• Diabetes screening and treatment
• Gynecologic surgery
• Gynecological exams and preventive cancer screenings
• Hormone treatments, including hormone replacement therapy for menopause symptoms or after a hysterectomy
• Pelvic procedures, including pelvic exams, ovary removal, cervical exam and pelvic organ suspension
• STD screenings
• Treatment for menopause
• Ultrasound evaluation
• Urogynecology for incontinence and pelvic floor disorders
• Uterine procedures, including hysterectomy, fibroid embolization and endometrial ablation

Find a gynecologist near you

Find one of our medical centers nearest to you and call to request an appointment. If you need assistance finding an OB-GYN, our specialists and support staff are here to help you.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 22, 2019

St. Charles Health System is pleased to announce Jody Britton has been hired as community and philanthropy advocate for Crook County.

Britton, a resident of Prineville, brings a deep professional background in marketing and community engagement. She owned Northwest Marketing Strategies and previously worked for Zolo Media. She also volunteers in the community, most recently creating and organizing the Black and Blue golf tournament to raise money for Shop with a Cop.

“I am so excited to be a part of St. Charles,” said Britton. “Prineville is a giving and involved community, and now I get to build bridges between individuals, businesses, nonprofit groups and the hospital. I’ve only been working at St. Charles a few weeks, but have learned so much about the incredible health care provided in Prineville, the expansion of the clinic and all the ways St. Charles is involved in the community.”

Todd Shields, vice president of hospital administration for St. Charles Prineville, said Britton is a great addition to the community engagement team.

“We’re doing great things here at St. Charles Prineville and Jody will be out in the community meeting with folks, providing support to community activities and finding ways to help everyone in Crook County become healthier. Between the two of us, we hope to connect with everyone in the county.”

Britton can be reached at 541-447-8417 or [email protected].

About St. Charles Health System
St. Charles Health System, Inc., headquartered in Bend, Ore., owns and operates St. Charles Bend, Madras, Prineville and Redmond. It also owns family care clinics in Bend, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters and La Pine. St. Charles is a private, not-for-profit Oregon corporation and is the largest employer in Central Oregon with more than 4,200 caregivers. In addition, there are more than 350 active medical staff members and nearly 200 visiting medical staff members who partner with the health system to provide a wide range of care and service to our communities.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 22, 2019

St. Charles Health System is pleased to announce Marcus Thompson has been hired as Jefferson County community and philanthropy advocate.

Previously a community health educator for St. Charles Madras, Thompson’s new responsibilities include cultivating relationships to more closely link the community with the Madras hospital.

A resident of Madras, Thompson is a graduate of Oregon State University with a degree in human development.

“I love working for St. Charles Madras and am excited for this new role,” he said. “I’ve worked pretty closely with the human services organizations and groups in the county, and now I will get to expand that network to include individuals and businesses.”

David Golda, vice president of hospital administration for St. Charles Madras, is excited to add Thompson to his team.

“We want everyone in Jefferson County to be healthy physically, mentally and spiritually. Marcus will be a key caregiver working with me to support community wellness, raise money for St. Charles Madras and participate in important community conversations and events.”

Thompson can be reached at 541-460-4112 or [email protected].

About St. Charles Health System
St. Charles Health System, Inc., headquartered in Bend, Ore., owns and operates St. Charles Bend, Madras, Prineville and Redmond. It also owns family care clinics in Bend, Madras, Prineville, Redmond, Sisters and La Pine. St. Charles is a private, not-for-profit Oregon corporation and is the largest employer in Central Oregon with more than 4,200 caregivers. In addition, there are more than 350 active medical staff members and nearly 200 visiting medical staff members who partner with the health system to provide a wide range of care and service to our communities.

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