On Saturday, October 18, Lower Umpqua Hospital hosted its Legacy Wall Celebration, marking a special recognition ceremony in honor of LJ Fagnan, MD. This event centered on honoring the hospital’s 2025 Legacy Award recipient- and individual whose dedication, service, and impact have shaped the institution’s mission and community. The Legacy Wall Celebration is more than… Continue reading Legacy Wall Celebration
National Healthcare Supply Chain Week! October 5-11, 2025 When discussing the healthcare sector, we typically focus on hospitals, medical personnel, doctors, and nurses. Yet, for hospitals and clinics to operate effectively, they depend on essential medical and healthcare supplies/products. The number of individuals involved in producing, manufacturing, and distributing these products is astounding. From October… Continue reading National Healthcare Supply Chain Week
Respiratory Care Week 2025 This week we celebrate our amazing respiratory therapists! These dedicated healthcare heroes play a vital role in battling respiratory diseases and helping patients breathe easier every day. Their expertise is crucial in critical moments, from managing ventilators to providing life-saving therapies. Thank you for your compassion, skill, and commitment to improving… Continue reading Respiratory Care Week
Nominate a Nurse Today! The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. LUHD joins hundreds of hospitals around the country in celebrating our nurses for the incredible work they do every day. Tell us your story or the… Continue reading Want to Say Thank You to Your Nurse?
Please join us Saturday, October 18th at 2:00PM in the Main Lobby of Lower Umpqua Hospital for a special recognition ceremony honoring the 2025 Legacy Award recipient: L. J. Fagnan, M.D. The Legacy Wall is a permanent tribute to individuals whose passion and hard work have created a lasting legacy for our organization and community.… Continue reading LUHD Legacy Award Celebration
LUHD and RCCS worked together to develop a semester-long course dedicated to exploring healthcare occupations and incorporating work-based learning experiences! This program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for various roles in the healthcare field. Whether you’re interested in nursing, pharmacy, or health administration, this course provides invaluable insights and hands-on… Continue reading Healthcare Occupations Course
On Wednesday, September 24th, Lower Umpqua Hospital District conducted an Active Shooter Emergency Exercise in partnership with community agencies and volunteers. This full-scale drill tested our communication systems, coordination, and response procedures in a controlled, safe environment. The exercise was preceded by multiple safety checks and concluded with an After-Action Review to evaluate outcomes and… Continue reading LUHD Conducts Emergency Exercise
Don’t forget to vote for Toast of the South Coast 2025! https://toastofthesouthcoast.com/vote/lowerumpquahospital/
We recently announced the recipients of the LUHD Above and Beyond Award for employees who demonstrate exceptional dedication, commitment, and performance in their role. Employees were nominated by peers, patients, or visitors. Nominations included specific examples of how the nominee has exceeded expectations. Congratulations to the Q2 Above and Beyond Winners! Ashley House, RN Clinical… Continue reading Above & Beyond Awards
The 5K Salmon Run & Walk was held on Saturday, September 6th in downtown Reedsport. This event brought 140 participants together to run, walk or volunteer. We are proud to support events supporting community health and wellness. Thank you to our major sponsors that made this event possible: Lower Umpqua Hospital Foundation Reedsport Main Street… Continue reading 5K Salmon Run & Walk
