Board renames building to honor Paul Stewart

Board renames building to honor Paul Stewart

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The newest building on the Sky Lakes Medical Center campus will be renamed to honor Paul Stewart, the medical center’s long-time president and chief executive officer, who retired in December.

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Expanded telehealth access coming to Klamath residents

Expanded telehealth access coming to Klamath residents

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Cascade Health Alliance members who are Sky Lakes Medical Center patients will get greater access to convenient care through a new grant from the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) pilot telehealth access program.

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Sky Lakes straining under COVID-19 load

Sky Lakes straining under COVID-19 load

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Sky Lakes Medical Center late Monday opened a second isolation unit for COVID-19 patients and leaders are evaluating postponing surgeries as the number of COVID-19 cases rapidly rises.

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Sky Lakes plans second-dose COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Mike’s Field House

Sky Lakes plans second-dose COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Mike’s Field House

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Sky Lakes staff hope to provide more than 1,800 second-dose COVID-19 vaccinations in a single-day vaccination clinic next week. The special March 19 event will be at Mike’s Field House inside Steen Sports Park, 4500 Foothills Blvd.

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Executive advisory group of accomplished industry leaders guide Oregon Tech in advancing its vision

Executive advisory group of accomplished industry leaders guide Oregon Tech in advancing its vision

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – As Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) begins implementing its new strategic plan, its journey to achieve a bold vision of becoming a world-class institution will be guided by an Executive Think Tank comprised of respected industry leaders from throughout Oregon and the U.S. The group gathered virtually for its inaugural meeting February 11.

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Sky Lakes administers COVID-19 vaccine to area healthcare professionals

Sky Lakes administers COVID-19 vaccine to area healthcare professionals

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Sky Lakes Medical Center today began administering COVID-19 vaccine to local healthcare professionals not associated with the Klamath Falls hospital. Sky Lakes earlier this week received hundreds of doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and a special ultra-low temperature freezer for its storage. The vaccinations follow the Oregon Health Authority’s vaccination plan.

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Klamath Falls becomes the first certified Blue Zones Community in Pacific Northwest

Klamath Falls becomes the first certified Blue Zones Community in Pacific Northwest

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Healthy Klamath, Sky Lakes Medical Center, Sharecare, Inc. and Blue Zones, LLC today announced that Klamath Falls has achieved certified Blue Zones Community® status. The certification recognizes Klamath Falls’ community well-being transformation through successful implementation of the Blue Zones Project® by Sharecare, a first-of-its-kind population health program that brings evidence-based best practices in built environment, policy, and social networks to participating cities.

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Sky Lakes sees record number of COVID-19 patients, opens second isolation unit

Sky Lakes sees record number of COVID-19 patients, opens second isolation unit

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Leaders from Sky Lakes Medical Center announced today that the hospital’s COVID-19 isolation unit has reached capacity for the first time and that a second unit has been opened.

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Sky Lakes CEO: Do your part to prevent COVID-19 spread [VIDEO]

Sky Lakes CEO: Do your part to prevent COVID-19 spread [VIDEO]

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Sky Lakes Medical Center CEO, Paul Stewart took to Facebook to publicly address his concerns regarding COVID-19 and pleads with the public to adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Governor to “flatten the curve.”

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Chamber celebrates 99th annual awards gala

Chamber celebrates 99th annual awards gala

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On the 11th of January, the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce presented 12 esteemed awards to 12 businesses, organizations, and individuals from around the Klamath Basin. Along with the awards show, nearly 250 guests enjoyed food, drink, live entertainment and a glittering casino night sponsored by US Bank.

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Klamath Falls celebrates new Sky Lakes Collaborative Health Center’s opening

Klamath Falls celebrates new Sky Lakes Collaborative Health Center’s opening

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Sky Lakes Collaborative Health Center – a joint effort between Sky Lakes Medical Center and Oregon Health & Science University to advance rural health care – made its first public appearance Thursday, Dec. 12, with a ceremonial ribbon cutting and open house. At the event, officials celebrated both the building and the partnerships that helped shape it.

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Stewart Calls out DHS/DAS - RFP Process for New Facility a Sham

Stewart Calls out DHS/DAS - RFP Process for New Facility a Sham

In a letter obtained by Klamath Falls News from Paul Stewart, President & CEO of Sky Lakes Medical Center. Stewart calls out the RFP process of the new DHS facility as "by and large a sham process." 

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News of Construction at TimberMill Sparks Other Interest

News of Construction at TimberMill Sparks Other Interest

Rubicon Investments acquired a government office lease contract from the State of Oregon, and it seems to have sparked new interest in the TimberMill Shores development. Rob Shaw, Managing Partner for TimberMill Shores, said that a new prospect for a movie theater has recently come to light.

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