Three Sisters Psychiatry Residency of Central Oregon

Program Overview

St. Charles Health System, in partnership with Oregon Health & Science University and several local community partners, is excited to announce plans for a psychiatry residency program in Central Oregon. The first of its kind in the area, the Three Sisters Psychiatry Residency of Central Oregon will provide training in the full spectrum of psychiatric services, including acute inpatient psychiatry, outpatient psychiatry, consult-liaison psychiatry, addictions, geriatric psychiatry, child psychiatry and more, while serving rapidly growing Bend and surrounding rural communities.

We are currently seeking ACGME accreditation for this residency program and will provide additional announcements here as they become available. 

Program Mission

Three Sisters Psychiatry Residency of Central Oregon, built on a foundation of equity and excellence, develops modern psychiatrists for diverse and impactful roles in growing communities.

Program Aims and Objectives

1. Develop well-rounded and capable psychiatrists: train psychiatrists who can be useful, agile, and effective in rapidly-developing and rural settings where flexibility and versatility help solve clinical challenges in a multitude of settings.
2. Grounded in Systems of Care: train residents to intimately understand how regulatory, funding, organizational, and other factors shape inpatient and outpatient systems of patient care.
3. Focused on Population Health: educate psychiatrists on non-individual impacts of mental health challenges (population effects, health care costs, chronic disease impacts) and the roles psychiatrists can play to combat these impacts.
4. Engage the Community:  train residents to embed themselves in the community they serve, to understand the cultural and community dynamics and to maximize their impact.
5. Value lifelong professional development: support strong fundamental education and continual learning using evidence-based practice and quality improvement.
6. Bolster the local treatment community: offer a training experience that encourages residents to stay and practice within the local central Oregon communities and other rural communities.

Program Structure

Core Learning Experiences

As directed by the ACGME, the residency will offer core training experience in the following areas:

• Inpatient Psychiatry
• Emergency Psychiatry
• Consult-Liaison Psychiatry
• Addiction Psychiatry
• Geriatric Psychiatry
• Community Psychiatry
• Forensic Psychiatry
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Outpatient Longitudinal Psychiatry
• Outpatient Consult/Integrated Care Psychiatry
• Outpatient Psychotherapy
• Administrative Psychiatry Quality Improvement in Psychiatry
• Community Engagement/Advocacy in Psychiatry

Elective Learning Experiences

Residents will have opportunities to choose electives in third and fourth years of residency among multiple partner institutions. These electives will allow residents to explore specific professional practice interests and get a deeper connection with local systems of care.

Program Contacts

M. Sean Stanley, MD
Residency Program Director
[email protected]

Lavon Medlock
GME Administrator
[email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions: 
Medicare Advantage Changes

Background information:

St. Charles Health System has been providing health care in Central Oregon for more than 100 years. As we look to stabilize our core health care services and ensure our ability to continue providing quality care for the next 100 years, we are reevaluating our participation in all Medicare Advantage plans.

Open enrollment for Medicare is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 and we want to provide information to seniors and other residents to help make informed decisions. 

What is the difference between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage?

Original or traditional Medicare is health care operated and funded by the federal government. Medicare Advantage plans are operated by private insurance companies.

What insurance plans does St. Charles currently accept? 

St. Charles accepts traditional Medicare. 

Visit our Insurance Information page for more information about plans accepted in 2024 and changes for 2025.

If you wish to explore your insurance options, we suggest contacting:

• Oregon Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) at 800-722-4134, option 2,

• 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227),

• Council on Aging of Central Oregon at 541-678-5483,

• or an insurance broker of your choosing.

What is the deadline to make a change?

Changes should be made during the annual benefits open enrollment period, which is Oct. 15 – Dec. 7.

Caregivers at St. Charles take organ donation incredibly seriously, treating each donor patient with care and compassion, according to Lori Gaston, Director of Critical Care Services.

“It’s such a gift these donor patients are offering. It’s really powerful to think of the lives that will be saved,” said Gaston. “We have passion around this at St. Charles, around providing excellent care to these critically ill patients. And then ‑ if life is not possible ‑ there’s a drive to say, ‘What other lives can we help save?’ And we find the most comfortable, caring way possible to potentially share organs with others.”

That commitment and dedication was recently recognized, as St. Charles Bend was one of only a handful of hospitals in the Northwest region to earn the Cascade Life Alliance Hope Award. The honor, which was received by teams from St. Charles Bend’s ICU and operating room, is given to hospitals that demonstrate outstanding efforts in support of saving lives through organ donation.

Nikki Ryan, Hospital Development Coordinator for Cascade Life Alliance, said St. Charles was honored specifically for recording a 99 percent timely referral rate and 100 percent conversion rate last year. She explained that these statistics essentially mean that St. Charles “recognizes the importance of these rare opportunities and is able to compassionately support families through these difficult end of life decisions. The topic of organ donation can be incredibly sensitive, especially when a family is unsure of their loved ones wishes and requires a high level of sensitivity to navigate. There is a lot to be proud of.”

In 2022, St. Charles helped facilitate 34 successful organ donations from 13 donor patients. Ryan says organ donation is an incredibly rare opportunity, with less than 1 percent of deaths happening in a way which can allow for organ donation to occur. In order for any life-saving donation to happen, hospital staff must be highly trained to ensure these rare opportunities are not overlooked.

St. Charles partners with Cascade Life Alliance, the federally designated Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) serving the state of Oregon, to facilitate the organ donation process and provide lifesaving organ transplants to those in need.

“This honor shows that our teams are on it. The passion around donation at this organization is palpable and impressive,” said Gaston.

Grand Rounds - July 14, 2023
"Agents of Bioterrorism"

Speaker: Laura Selby, DO.

Objectives

1. Correctly identify the clinical presentation of various Category A bioterrorism pathogens.
2. Identify risk factors for acquiring Category A bioterrorism pathogens
3. Begin initial management of patients at risk for or diagnoses with Category A bioterroism pathogens.
4. Identify which pathogens require special PPE preparation when caring for a patient under suspicion or confirmed with Category A bioterrorism pathogens

Accreditation: St. Charles Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. St. Charles Health System designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM.

The period to claim credit for this activity expires one year after its original publication. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Claim Credit

Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Allied Health Professionals

Accessibility/Program Questions: St. Charles Health System encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Oher CME or Clerkship questions: also contact Continuing Medical Education at [email protected].

Early bird registration closes July 31 for 24th annual walk/run 5K in Redmond

It’s time to dust off your pink tutus and superhero capes and get ready for the 24^th annual Heaven Can Wait event. Registration is now open for the popular breast cancer fundraiser and 5K, set to take place in Redmond on Sunday, Oct 1. The family-friendly walk/run raises money for Sara’s Project, which helps provide vital support services to people in Central Oregon with breast cancer.

“The theme for this year is Superheroes because we want to highlight the strength, fortitude and inspiration that we see in our breast cancer community. From the survivors to the family members to the providers, Heaven Can Wait is about camaraderie and coming together as a community,” said Jenny O’Bryan, Executive Director for St. Charles Foundation. “It’s also a fun event, with attendees donning costumes and face paint and generally having a great time, laughing and celebrating together.” 

This year’s event will kick off at Redmond High School’s football stadium and will wind through Dry Canyon. Dogs are not permitted at the event.

Early bird registration is $30 and ends July 31. Registration through Sept. 26 is $35 and through Oct. 1 is $40. Individuals can sign up online at HeavenCanWait.org or in-person at Redmond’s First Friday art walks (at Harcourts The Garner Group Real Estate). Individuals can also sign up to volunteer to support the event.

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, La Pine and Sisters. St. Charles is a private, nonprofit Oregon corporation and is the largest employer in Central Oregon with more than 4,500 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.

Marinade:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Kabob items:

• 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• Red, orange and green bell peppers (chopped into 1-inch squares)
• Mushrooms
• Zucchini and/or yellow squash (sliced into coins, approx. half-inch thick)
• Red onion (cut large enough to skewer onto kabobs)
• Skewers for grilling (if using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water prior to assembling kabobs)

Instructions:

Simply combine all marinade ingredients into bowl, mix well, then divide into two separate gallon-size resealable plastic bags. Add the chicken to one and the veggies to the other, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours prior to grilling (overnight is best).

1. When you're ready to cook the kabobs, preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. While the grill is heating, thread the chicken cubes and veggies onto skewers, making sure you separate each chicken cube by a few veggies as you go.
3. Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred on the edges.
4. Once cooked, remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
5. Serve the chicken kabobs with your favorite sides, such as rice or a fresh salad.

Happy grilling!
 

Steve Gordon, MD, MPP, FACP
President and CEO, St. Charles Health System

Dr. Steve Gordon is the president and CEO of St. Charles Health System. He completed his internal medicine training at Massachusetts General Hospital and has a master’s in public policy from Harvard University. Dr. Gordon served on the St. Charles Board of Directors from 2014 to 2022. He also serves on the American Hospital Association Regional Policy Board and the Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Systems Board. He has more than three decades of experience in health care as a former provider, educator and executive.

Mike Vinovich, MBA
Vice President of Revenue Cycle

Mike Vinovich, vice president of revenue cycle for St. Charles, oversees the single billing office, health information management, patient access, revenue integrity, and payer credentialing. He has a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a master’s in finance, both from Ball State University in Muncie, Ind.

Matt Swafford
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Matt Swafford joined St. Charles as senior vice president and chief financial officer in 2021. He holds a bachelor’s degree in arts administration from Northwestern University in Chicago with an emphasis on management, organizational administration, finance, and orchestral performance. Prior to working for St. Charles, Swafford had a three-decade career as both a financial advisor at Melio & Company and investment banker at Morgan Stanley, UBS, and Kidder Peabody, providing financing, strategic and capital advisory services to a variety of nonprofit health care systems across the United States.

Todd Shields, MBA
Vice President, Hospital Administrator St. Charles Madras and Prineville

Todd Shields is the hospital administrator for St. Charles’ critical access hospitals in Madras and Prineville. He oversees daily operations of the two hospitals as well as the health system’s urgent care clinics, and he is the liaison to St. Charles’ community partners and imaging joint ventures. Shields has a bachelor’s degree in medical imaging, a master’s in business administration, and maintains his licensing as a technologist. He is also president of the Southern Oregon Linen Services board of directors and serves on the board of the Oregon Society of Healthcare Executives.