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KLAMATH FALLS Ore - Sky Lakes is embarking on a journey with a new mission and vision, signaling a pivotal moment in its commitment to shaping a brighter future for the community. Guided by the dedication to enhancing the patient experience, improving access to care and the overall wellbeing of Klamath County, Sky Lakes’ leadership team is excited to chart a transformative path forward.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On November 21, 2023 Sky Lakes Medical Center installed a bronze sculpture in the center of the roundabout on Campus Drive. This impressive artwork was built and designed by the renowned sculptor and artist, Stefan Savides.
Read MoreKlamath County Public Health officials are working on an updated Air Quality Ordinance that will simplify the current woodstove advisories provided for the Klamath Falls-area Air Quality Zone.
Read MoreWASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that Klamath County Public Health and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation have secured a combined $5.1 million in federal funds for air quality.
Read More“Do you know how a carrot grows?” farmer Katie Swanson asked Shasta Elementary School second-graders Thursday (Oct. 26) during Klamath County School District’s sixth-annual Crunch at Once event. The students had just crunched their farm-fresh carrots and had questions for the farmer who grew them.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Twice each year there are open burn windows that allow Klamath County Air Quality Zone residents the opportunity to burn yard waste. Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) just announced the 2023 Fall open burning window. It begins 8 a.m. Saturday, October 28, and ends 5 p.m. Sunday, November 12.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - A national award given by Modern Healthcare Magazine, Top Diversity Leaders honors the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing policy, care delivery, public health, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their organizations and the healthcare industry.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The sixth annual Community Baby Shower keeps growing in popularity each year, serving more families in Klamath County than ever. Over 300 people came last Saturday to Klamath Community College where the event was held. Local health partners who serve childrenand families in Klamath County came to support the community.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - It gives us great pleasure to announce that, after a national search, Dr. Radu Moisa has been selected as the permanent Program Director for Cascades East Family Medicine Residency. Dr. Moisa is replacing Dr. Joyce Hollander-Rodriguez who is now the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education at OHSU after serving in the role for 12 years.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Continuing a tradition in place for several years, and as a showcase of the close partnership between Sky Lakes Medical Center and Klamath Community College (KCC); laptop computers were recently donated to KCC nursing students courtesy of Sky Lakes.
Read MorePORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today issued a recreational use health advisory today for Lake Ewauna due to the presence of a cyanobacteria bloom and cyanotoxins above recreational use values for human exposure. The lake is in Klamath County.
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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Scale Washington’s 100 highest peaks in 51 days? How about summiting California’s fifteen mountains—towering at 14,000-foot-plus—in less than a week? NBD, says Bonanza P.E. Teacher, Jason Hardrath, the climber who has faced incredible odds to break more than 100 fastest known times around the world—and built a following by making the impossible possible with every single step.
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Crater Lake National Park, in partnership with Friends of Crater Lake and Discover Klamath, will host the annual Ride the Rim days on September 9 and September 16, 2023. On these consecutive Saturdays, East Rim Drive from North Junction to Park Headquarters will be closed to motorized vehicles from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM to allow for non-motorized recreation, including biking, hiking, and running.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath Community College’s recent 100% graduation and state licensure trend for its Registered Nurse (RN) program has continued with its inaugural Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) cohort also passing the state board exam and graduating in full.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - 75 Volunteers helped with improvements at Wiard Park this August. Cascade Health Alliance volunteers met at Wiard Park to help staff with park improvements to make an already great neighborhood space even better. Teams assembled...
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) officials determined this morning that smoke from Lane County’s Bedrock Fire will affect Klamath County through Thursday.
Read MorePORTLAND, Ore.— Oregon Health Authority (OHA) issued a recreational use health advisory today for Agency Lake, and extended a recreational use health advisory issued July 1 for the southern portion of Upper Klamath Lake. In addition to covering Howards Bay south to the Link River Dam, the expanded advisory now includes all of Upper Klamath Lake.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) officials determined this morning that there will be smoke from a variety of fires affecting different parts of the county through Wednesday.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Healthy Klamath partners are looking to increase awareness of local services and resources in the community. To aid in this goal, they are launching a webinar series around access to services, resources, benefits, and eligibility.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - It is with profound sadness and deep reverence that Sky Lakes Medical Center announces the passing of Norma Richardson, at the age of 101. A remarkable individual who dedicated her life to serving others as a hospital volunteer for 23 years.
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