The Southern Coos Health District and Southern Coos Health Foundation are building a blueprint for Bandon’s future

Dec. 13, 2024

BANDON – Southern Coos Health Foundation (SCHF) and Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center (SCHHC) are thrilled to announce the receipt of a transformative gift from the Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation that will allow SCHF and SCHHC to launch our joint Master Facilities Planning (MFP) initiative. Due to the generosity of the Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation, the hospital will embark on a comprehensive and collaborative project designed to address the growing healthcare needs of the southern Oregon coast while ensuring sustainable growth and enhanced service delivery for the community.

For years, SCHF and SCHHC have benefited from the generous support of the Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation and The Keiser Family’s Charitable Giving. This partnership has fostered critical programs, including the Bandon School District School Nurse Program, the Living & Aging Well initiative, and expanded healthcare access through the Multi-Specialty Clinic.

The Bandon School District School Nurse Program has had a tremendous impact on local youth and families. It has benefited from the Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation. Above, school nurse Liz Deters with “patients.” 

Building on this strong foundation, the MFP initiative represents the next step in SCHHC’s strategic vision to improve healthcare access, quality, and infrastructure. A central focus for the MFP initiative is to work closely with the hospital’s community partners, such as the Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, the City of Bandon, Bandon School District, Coast Community Health Center, as well as local businesses and developers, to develop a durable and effective plan that benefits all of Bandon and the surrounding communities.

Expanding Healthcare Services for the Future
In recent years, SCHHC has experienced a surge in patient volume and increasing demand for specialized services. The MFP initiative will provide a detailed roadmap to guide future growth, ensuring facilities and resources align with the evolving needs of the community.

Key elements of the MFP include:
Short-Term Initiatives:
• Launching a retail pharmacy within the SCHHC Multi-Specialty Clinic by March 31, 2025, providing affordable access to essential medications.
• Implementing tele-neurology services in the Emergency Department, leveraging advanced technology to connect patients with specialists in real-time.

Implementing tele-neurology services in the Emergency Department is one of the short-term initiatives of SCHHC Master Facilities Planning.

Long-Term Planning:
• Comprehensive analysis of current facilities to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strategic evaluation of SCHHC land assets and prioritization for future development.
• Integration of prioritized capital investments into SCHHC’s Long-Range Financial Plan.

A Commitment to Community Well-Being
“Our mission to deliver exceptional, compassionate care with a personal touch remains at the heart of this initiative,” said Raymond T. Hino, CEO of SCHHC. “The Master Facilities Plan will empower us to meet current and future healthcare needs while fostering economic growth in Bandon. We are grateful for the ongoing support of the Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation, which allows us to dream bigger and serve better.”

The MFP will address critical objectives, including reducing wait times, enhancing care quality, and aligning services with the needs of a growing, aging population. Additionally, as Bandon’s second-largest employer, SCHHC is committed to contributing to regional economic stability and collaboration with local businesses.

MFP Project Timeline
The generous early investment from the Bandon Dunes Charitable Foundation will be pivotal in shaping the future of healthcare for the region.

The MFP planning process has already started, in collaboration with The Healthcare Collaborative Group, based out of Portland, Oregon. A central element of the MFP is to gather community input through a series of in-person focus groups; these events are slated to begin in March-May 2025, with initial deliverables, including facility assessments and land evaluations, to be completed by April 2026.

With the MFP as a blueprint, SCHHC aims to create a robust and resilient healthcare infrastructure that prioritizes patient care, operational excellence, and community prosperity.

About Southern Coos Health Foundation
Southern Coos Health Foundation supports Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center in delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the residents of Bandon and surrounding communities. Through strategic planning, innovative programs, and community partnerships, SCHF strives to enhance health outcomes and foster a healthier future.

For more information or to support this initiative, contact Alix McGinley, Interim Executive Director, at [email protected].

The Southern Coos Health Foundation Board of Directors, from left: Melinda Torres, Dr. Hank Holmes, Pamela Hansen, SCHHC CEO Raymond Hino, president Joseph Bain, Interim Executive Director Alix McGinley, Mary Wilson, and Steve Reber. Not pictured: Sean Suppes and Becky Armistead. 

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