Lower Umpqua Hospital District is a not-for-profit 20-bed Critical Access Hospital (CAH) located on the Central Oregon Coast.
As the full-service healthcare facility for coastal Douglas County, Lower Umpqua Hospital is proud to offer the full spectrum of modern health services with a comfortable, friendly small-town ambiance.
OUR MISSION
Lower Umpqua Hospital District advances health and vitality by providing equitable, compassionate healthcare services to the communities we serve.
OUR VISION
To become the provider of choice by delivering outstanding care and experience to every patient, every time.
OUR CORE VALUES
BALANCE
We strive for a healthy work-life equilibrium and foster internal balance, ensuring that professional and personal well-being are aligned.
We strive for a healthy work-life equilibrium and foster internal balance, ensuring that professional and personal well-being are aligned.
EMPOWERMENT
We value and respect individual decision making. We believe in empowering our staff to make decisions within their scope of practice and supporting our patients with informed choices.
SERVANT LEADERSHIP
We prioritize serving others. We value regular and meaningful engagement with our staff, patients, and communities to ensure that their needs are met.
TRANSPARENCY
We strive to be open and honest in all communications to build confidence, trust and rapport.
We value and respect individual decision making. We believe in empowering our staff to make decisions within their scope of practice and supporting our patients with informed choices.
SERVANT LEADERSHIP
We prioritize serving others. We value regular and meaningful engagement with our staff, patients, and communities to ensure that their needs are met.
TRANSPARENCY
We strive to be open and honest in all communications to build confidence, trust and rapport.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Chief Executive Officer
John Chivers, MHA, RHCEOC
Chief Financial Officer
Kenneth G. Landau, CPA
Chief Nursing Officer
Jennifer Green, BSN, RN, RHCNOC
Chief Ancillary Services Officer
Jen S. Levy
Chief Human Resources Officer
Holly Tavernier, PHR, SHRM-CP, RHCHR
Chief Medical Officer
Jason Sargent, DO
