Friday, February 6th is National Wear Red Day❤️ National Wear Red Day raises awareness about women’s heart health and reminds us that heart disease is the leading cause of death among women.
Friday, February 6th is National Wear Red Day❤️ National Wear Red Day raises awareness about women’s heart health and reminds us that heart disease is the leading cause of death among women.
For Immediate Release – January 20, 2026 Lower Umpqua Hospital District Board Announces Jennifer Green, CEO Designee Reedsport, OR – The Board of Directors of Lower Umpqua Hospital District has unanimously selected current Chief Nursing Officer Jennifer Green RN, BSN, RHCNOC, as the new Chief Executive Officer Designee. Jennifer Green brings a wealth of experience… Continue reading LUHD Board Announces CEO Designee
We love hearing stories from our patients and their family members about the nurses who have made a meaningful difference in their care. The DAISY Award recognizes nurses who provide exceptional, compassionate care and go above and beyond to touch the lives of others. We truly cherish hearing your stories—those moments of kindness, advocacy, comfort,… Continue reading Nominate a Nurse for the DAISY Award Today!
Toast of the South Coast 2025! We are thrilled to announce that Lower Umpqua Hospital District has been recognized in 6 categories for the 2025 Toast of the South Coast! This year we are honored to have been awarded Gold medals in the categories of Hospital , Emergency Department , Physical Therapy , and Pharmacy… Continue reading Toast of the South Coast 2025
Exciting News from Lower Umpqua Hospital District!🏆 We are thrilled to announce our two outstanding Employees of the Year: ⭐Bill Tollefson – Clinical Informaticist Bill joined LUHD in January 2019, starting off as a Receptionist at RMC. He transitioned into his role as a Clinical Informaticist in July of 2020, as we were changing our… Continue reading LUHD Employees of the Year
On Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 Lower Umpqua Hospital District celebrated the Grand Opening of the Lower Umpqua Hospital Pharmacy in the heart of downtown Reedsport. Thank you to the City of Reedsport, the Roundhouse Foundation, and the C. Giles Hunt Charitable Trust for their generous support. We would also like to recognize Robb Crocker, Chris… Continue reading LUH Retail Pharmacy Grand Opening!
REMINDER: WE ARE MOVING The LUH Retail Pharmacy will be CLOSED on Saturday, Dec. 13, Sunday, Dec. 14, and Monday Dec. 15. *Please plan ahead and request refills early.* Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony at our new location at 312 Fir Ave, Reedsport on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 9:00AM.
Congratulations to Above and Beyond Award winner Airian Carter Copas, Medical Laboratory Scientist. Airian possesses dedication, teamwork and initiative that elevates our lab. She always provides extra coverage. She recently assisted with a quality presentation where she went the extra mile to ensure everything ran smoothly and proved to be an invaluable resource to her… Continue reading Above and Beyond Award – Airian Carter Copas, Medical Laboratory Scientist
Congratulations to Above and Beyond Winner, Brandon Stephens. Brandon is our dedicated Respiratory Therapy Manager. Brandon’s staff refer to him as “an exemplary leader.” He is supportive, knowledgeable and calm. He recently stepped up to help a patient who preferred a male caregiver, even though it was outside of his department. Thank you, Brandon, for… Continue reading Above and Beyond Award – Brandon Stephens, Respiratory Therapy Manager
