Title | Family Practice Physician |
Education | Bachelor of Arts Social Science 1968 University of California Berkeley, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine 1973, Family Practice Residency Community Hospital of Sonoma County 1976 |
License and Certification | Oregon License MD, Federal Narcotics Registration, National Board of Medical Examiners, American Board of Family Practice |
Expertise and Background | Doctor Hank Holmes, MD, is a third generation family physician with more than 30 years medical experience. He spent many years serving rural communities of Oregon, Arizona and California, and worked on the Navajo Reservation and in Africa. His passion has always been for collaboration with competent, passionate, compassionate teams to serve the unmet needs of a community, which is why Coast Community Health Center is a great fit. Dr. Holmes' recipe for how medicine should be practiced: “Get together a great group of talented folks, treat all patients and staff equally and with respect, do a good job together, and have fun doing it.” “The most important thing is the connection with patients,” he said. “It takes every member of the team to serve the patient well.” He is cofounder of the Oregon Pain Center, supervising treatment teams including physicians, social workers, physical and occupational therapists and other allied health professionals. And he is dedicated to helping families plan for end of life needs, such as hospice and palliative care. Before moving to Bandon in 2014, Dr. Holmes was a frequent Southern Oregon Coast visitor, enjoying the scenic beaches and great outdoors. He served as Coast Community Health Center medical director for three years, from 2014 to 2017. Dr. Holmes was instrumental in facilitating the health center’s transition from a Rural Health Center to FQHC and earn recognition as a Patient Centered Primary Care Home by the Oregon Health Authority. Care Team Member since 2014 |
Title | Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified |
Education | Master of Nursing 2009 Washington State University, Bachelor of Science Nursing 2006 Walla Walla College University |
License and Certification | American Nurses Credentialing Center, ARNP United, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support, National Incident Management System, American Red Cross Disaster Health Services |
Expertise and Background | For more than a decade, Family Nurse Practitioner Laura Franklin has served patients in varied medical settings, including hospitals, clinics and home health locations throughout the Pacific Northwest. Her introduction to health care began in childhood— her father was a physician in rural practice. She started her own her medical career as a registered nurse and earned her Masters of Nursing degree and ANCC board certification in 2009. NP Franklin’s decision to earn her FNP license was motivated by the desire to make a difference is people’s lives. The relationship between primary care practitioner and patient are as fulfilling for her as for her patients, she said. In the health center setting, she is able to invest time getting to know individual patients. “The great thing about family practice is you can take your education and background and utilize it in a positive way,” she said. NP Franklin develops long term patient relationships characterized by effective communication with each individual. Her special areas of expertise include chronic pain management and geriatric care. Additional certifications include treatment of acute conditions. She is an avid gardener who enjoys living in rural settings. Care Team Member since 2014 |
Title | Family Nurse Practitioner |
Education | Bachelor of Arts Psychology, George Washington University, Washington, D.C., 2008; Bachelor of Science Nursing, Pace University, 2011; and Master of Science, Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner, Pace University, New York, New York, 2013 |
License and Certification | Advance Practice Registered Nurse, Oregon; Basic Life Support; Telemetry; IV Therapy |
Expertise and Background | Family Nurse Practitioner Randell Smith has a passion for holistic and preventative care. Her experience includes work with patients in hospital settings, as well as walk-in and primary care clinics. NP Smith says it’s fulfilling to serve patients in community health centers, where health care teams can make a difference working with entire families. “It’s rewarding, especially in rural health clinics, to be a resource and point person for primary health care. Developing relationships with patients is really important to me– empathizing, helping people feel safe and comfortable coming in for any reason,” said Smith. A member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, NP Smith participated in the AIHM: Global Practitioners United in Health and Healing conferences in 2015 and 2017. She’s volunteered for community service projects such as the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and The Greater Boston Food Bank. Originally from New Jersey, NP Smith has spent many years traveling the country, completing undergraduate studies in Washington, D.C., and nursing degrees in New York. She and her boyfriend Jarrett relocated to the Oregon Coast from San Diego, California in 2016. They live in North Bend with their dog Jackie. NP Smith appreciates the beauty and seasonal variety of Western Oregon. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, live music, traveling, reading, healthy cooking, and exploring all that the Oregon Coast has to offer. Care Team Member since 2017 |
Title | Pharmacy Director |
Education | Registered Pharmacist, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, 1981 |
License and Certification | Registered Pharmacist |
Expertise and Background | Pharmacy Director Zane Smith, RPh, is a licensed pharmacist with more than 30 years experience in retail pharmacy services. Zane and his wife Karen Smith are both certified compound pharmacists. Together, they have opened and staffed multiple 340B pharmacies for health centers in Oregon. A U.S. Army veteran, Zane completed his pharmacy degree at the University of Oregon. His interest in botany, and his Army nurse training, led him to pharmacy studies, and he worked in conventional retail pharmacies for years. Zane says his goal is to ensure that patients receive the finest service possible. His commitment to high quality, individual service prompted his decision to open his own business. Now, Zane says he's found his niche helping Federally Qualified Health Centers establish and recruit staff for in-house pharmacies. Care Team Member since 2017 |
Title | Certified Pharmacy Technician |
Education | On-the-job training, Washington and Oregon |
License and Certification | Certified Pharmacy Technician |
Expertise and Background | Nicole Felton has worked in pharmacy services for almost a decade. She began as a pharmacy clerk in Washington and completed her training and certification at the former Tiffany's Drug Store in Bandon, Oregon. Nicole has experience working in conventional retail pharmacies and 340B pharmacies. She appreciates the quality of patient interaction she finds in Federally Qualified Health Center pharmacies. "Being able to make sure customers can afford their medication is the best part," she said. She has lived in Bandon with her husband and three daughters since 2010. Care Team Member since 2017 |
Title | Patient Care Coordinator, Registered Nurse |
License and Certification | Oregon RN |
Expertise | As Patient Care Coordinator, Janice helps each patient establish primary care with our health center. Thanks to her many years experience, patients can rely on Janice to answer frequently asked questions about health insurance and make the most of our wellness resources. She has worked in hospital, hospice and primary care settings since she was 16 years old– first as a candy striper, then as a Medical Assistant and Registered Nurse. She joined the health team at Coast Community Health Center in 2012. |