The health care team at Coast Community Health Center welcomed a new nurse practitioner in January. Family Nurse Practitioner Randell Smith joins a primary care team dedicated to preventative care in support of each patient’s needs. “It’s rewarding, especially in rural health clinics, to be a resource and point person for primary health care. Developing
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Enrollment help at Coast Community Health Center Start planning for an active, healthy year in 2018. Health insurance open enrollment starts November 1 and ends December 15, 2017. Staff at Coast Community Health Center can help individuals and families check eligibility and apply for private 2018 Health Insurance Marketplace policies or Oregon Health Plan. Insurance
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Don’t miss the fall plant sale and open house at Coast Community Health Center on Wednesday, August 16. OSU Extension Service experts will share tips on growing and eating fresh, healthy fruits and veggies. Get locally sourced plants from the Bandon School District Go Native project and 101 Plants & Things. Celebrate National Health
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Pediatric specialist Dr. Carla McKelvey, M.D., is now serving South Coast patients at Coast Community Health Center’s Bandon clinic. Dr. McKelvey has worked with children and teenagers as a primary care pediatrician for more than 20 years. Her communication with patients and families guides young patients toward good health with respect for each person’s knowledge
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Fun and fitness that’s what people of all ages experienced at the Bandon Family Health Day, “Calling all Super Heroes!” on Saturday, June 3rd at the Bandon City Park. Coast Community Health Center partnered with Southern Coos Health Foundation to help put on their first annual health fair. The event kicked off with a fun
Read moreFeeling a little spring fever is a sign of good health. In fact, that itch to get out and enjoy the first sunny days of the season means it’s a great time to schedule annual adult and child wellness exams. Visits with patients, while they’re healthy, is the best way for primary care doctors and
Read moreThe Outreach Office in Port Orford has recently relocated to our new property on 1312 Tichenor Street next to Driftwood Elementary. This has been an exciting season for the health center as we have created a comfortable expanded space to better serve North Curry County residents. The Outreach and Enrollment team has been delighted to have
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At Coast Community Health Center, we wish you a safe, healthy and happy winter holiday season! Remodel Beginning in December Positive Changes are coming in 2017 to Coast Community Health Center! Experience the added convenience of a pharmacy right inside your provider’s office! Coast Community Health Center is proud to announce that we are undergoing
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Everyone wants more work and play days and fewer sick days. Enroll or re-enroll in health insurance for 2017 with help from Coast Community Health Center in Bandon and Port Orford. Health center outreach workers and enrollment assisters are trained to provide free, confidential information about health insurance coverage for adults and children. They regularly
Read moreEnjoy more work, school and playtime this year. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, and missed work and school, as well as prevent flu-related hospitalizations. The more people who get vaccinated, the more people will be protected from flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Take advantage of daytime and
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