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Welcome to our web site! If you're new to our facility in Reedsport, Oregon, this site will better acquaint you with our services, capabilities, and most importantly our caring and committed people. If you're already familiar with Lower Umpqua Hospital, you'll find resources here to make your experience with us more comfortable and better informed.

Administration - click on the links below to send an email to the following people:

• Sandra Reese, Administrator, 271-2171, ext 254
• John Chivers, Chief Financial Officer, 271-2171, ext. 224
• Sylvia Tommasino, RN, Director of Patient Care Services, Acute Care, 271-2171, ext 398
• Karen Gehrke, RN, Director of Nursing Services, Extended Care, 271-2171, ext 246

Mission and Philosophy

At Lower Umpqua Hospital, we view ourselves as your partners in care, working together with you to help you attain the goal of lifelong good health. Learn more about our philosophy of care and our mission in this section.

Medical Staff

Lower Umpqua Hospital's medical staff draws upon the region's best resources, and includes family practitioners who have received statewide honors, plus many acclaimed specialists. Meet our physicians, by name, specialty or location: Dunes Family Health Care, LUH Staff & Specialists Clinic, Reedsport Medical Clinic.

Services

Our full-service facility is not only friendly and inviting, but equipped to provide state-of-the-art medical services from laboratory and radiology through surgery and emergency services.

Policies

Learn more in this section about our policies regarding nondiscrimination, payment, visiting hours, and our non-smoking hospital campus.

Classes

Partnering in your health care means helping you develop positive long-term habits and providing the knowledge resources and support you need. Our course offerings include classes in diabetes management and nutrition, as well as advanced training options for nursing professionals.

News

Added services? Special events at the hospital? You'll hear about it first in Lower Umpqua Hospital's news section. This is also where you can find hospital policies and visiting information, as well as driving directions to the Hospital.

Get the facts about the hospital's assisted living project.

History of Medical Care in the Coastal Douglas Area

Read Dr. McLean's article about the beginning of medical practice in our area HERE

Links

Links to reliable internet heath sites where you can research health issues.

Excellent health care is only one of the advantages our coastal Douglas County community has to offer. Explore Reedsport, Gardiner, Winchester Bay, Scottsburg, and the surrounding area through these links.

Employment Opportunities

We're always looking for qualified applicants to join our exceptional team of health care professionals. Review benefits and current openings and download a faxable application form here.

Auxiliary

The dedicated members of the Lower Umpqua Hospital Auxiliary donate over 8,000 hours every year to help make your stay as pleasant as possible. This section will introduce you to these special people and give you more information on how you can join them.

Foundation

The Lower Umpqua Hospital Foundation offers many ways you can contribute to the hospital's financial stability and foster better health care in the community. Learn HERE about our "Tree of Love" and "Family Tree" programs, as well as opportunities for ongoing tax-deductible giving through our endowment program.

Lower Umpqua United Fund Campaign

 Please donate to the Lower Umpqua United Fund.  For an application and information about United Fund please go HERE.