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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 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 MoreKLAMATH FALLS, OR - On August 25 and 26, Healthy Klamath, Sky Lakes Medical Center, and the City of Klamath Falls joined forces to rally 150 volunteers to help construct the new 18,000 square foot, accessible playground in Moore Park. This initiative aims to enhance the recreational opportunities for children and families in Klamath Falls while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
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.
Read MoreRising expenses, workforce shortages, and stalled revenue cratered Oregon hospitals’ operating margins in 2022, putting hospitals in one of the worst overall financial positions seen since 1993.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Sky Lakes Medical Center’s Intensive Care/Critical Care Unit recently earned a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence, conferred by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The Klamath County Board of Commissioners has formally transferred ownership of three lots on Washburn Way to Klamath Basin Behavioral Health (KBBH). The property transfer supports KBBH’s plans to construct a 16-bed mental health Residential Treatment Facility and a 4-bed Crisis Receiving Center.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - To address a growing need for skilled surgical assistants, Klamath Community College (KCC) and Sky Lakes Medical Center are partnering to develop a Surgical Technician program at KCC.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On December 31, 2022, at approximately 10:00 AM the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team attempted to serve a warrant on Joshua Eli Epps, age 39 of Klamath Falls.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Sky Lakes Medical Center’s President and Chief Executive Officer, David Cauble announced and shared revised strategic priorities for the medical center. The strategic priorities, called Pillars, were revised by Sky Lakes senior management and the board of directors earlier this year.
Read MoreThe City of Klamath Falls reported today that the roundabout located at Campus Drive and Daggett Avenue will be open to the public starting Saturday, October 22, 2022.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Sky Lakes President and Chief Executive Officer David Cauble today named the newest member on his executive team who will fill a newly created position at the Klamath Falls medical center.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Grant Niskanen, M.D., a long-time Family Practice physician in Klamath Falls, has been named the new Sky Lakes Chief Medical Officer, David Cauble, Sky Lakes President, and Chief Executive Officer, announced today.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Many Oregon healthcare systems were in the headlines recently following announcements that they were facing extraordinary financial hardships because of ongoing pandemic-related challenges. Some of the hospitals responded with reductions of their workforces.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — The keynote speaker for Klamath Community College’s 2022 commencement ceremony will be David Cauble, chief executive officer for Sky Lakes Medical Center.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - In response to declining COVID-19 case rates, Oregon, California, and Washington will end their mask mandates for indoor public spaces and schools effective Saturday, March 12. The change affects more than 51.2 million people from the Mexican border to the Canadian border.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - A Kansas City, Missouri, hospital executive will be the new chief executive officer at Sky Lakes Medical Center, John Bell, chairman of the Sky Lakes Board of Directors announced today.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Through a partnership between Sky Lakes Medical Center and the City of Klamath Falls, the Everyone Swims program makes a triumphant return to Ella Redkey Pool this spring.
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