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Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay is the largest hospital on the Oregon Coast, now in our 52nd year of serving our community.

To ensure a safe and informative space for everyone, we’ve posted our Social Media Guidelines under About/Privacy and Legal info. Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, Oregon offers comprehensive medical services for people of all ages. Health and wellness services in pediatrics, childbirth and obstetrics, gynecology and female health, cancer diagnosis and treatment in oncology, diabetes and kidney disea

se treatment, geriatric medicine and services for the elderly and disabled, emergency medicine, and a full range of specialty medical services.

08/20/2026

LOOKING FOR A GREAT CAUSE TO SUPPORT? How about the 3rd Annual 5K Run/Walk on October 3, 2026, at John Topits Park? All proceeds will benefit the Patient Support Fund, providing essential assistance to current patients during treatment at Bay Area Cancer Center. Registration opens at 9:00 am, with the run/walk from 10:00 am to noon. Individual sign-ups are required, and team names are welcome. Register here: https://bit.ly/4gS1gn8.

When: October 3, 2026
Where: John Topits Park
Time: 9:00 am Registration. 10:00 am - Noon Run/Walk

08/19/2026

Several encouraging updates were shared at last night's Bay Area Hospital Board of Directors and Finance Committee joint meeting. In the spirit of keeping our community informed, below are the highlights of that meeting:

𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜
• Inpatient patient satisfaction scores continue to trend upward.
• New electronic patient surveys will be launched to improve patient feedback and engagement.

𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨
• The new Specialty Pharmacy is now open and serving patients.
• The Medication Assistance Program has already helped 𝟖𝟕 patients access needed medications.

𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚
• Interventional Radiology recently performed life-saving procedures that allowed patients to receive critical care locally rather than requiring transfer.
• Plans are being developed to expand cardiac and interventional services through the anticipated addition of a second Cath Lab.

𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙠
• Recruitment efforts remain active for several specialty physicians, including oncology, cardiology, pulmonology, urology, and orthopedic sports medicine.

𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝙎𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙩𝙮 & 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚
• Multiple quality improvement initiatives and corrective action plans have been successfully completed.
• The UFCW Local 555 labor agreement was successfully ratified following a collaborative bargaining process.

𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮
• July operations posted a positive operating margin and continued improvement over the prior year.
• Leadership reported stable cash reserves and positive financial trends moving into the new fiscal year.

Thank you to our dedicated staff, providers, volunteers, and community supporters for helping us strengthen healthcare services across the South Coast.

08/18/2026

Dr. Krnacik is a Board-Certified orthopedic surgeon with over two decades of experience. His clinical philosophy is to take a "people-oriented, scientific approach” combining up-to-date orthopedic care with treatment options tailored to an individual patient’s lifestyle and medical conditions. His professional interests focus on total shoulder, total hip, and total knee replacement, as well as arthroscopy, hand surgery, and fracture care.

Prior to coming to Bay Area Hospital, Dr. Krnacik spent 25 years in private practice in Roseburg, Oregon. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He completed his orthopedic residency training at the University of Michigan, earned his MD and Ph.D. from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Michigan State University. Learn more about our Orthopedic services here https://bit.ly/4qEoZsr

08/17/2026

Bay Area Hospital is currently looking for additional vendors to participate in our 2026 Employee Wellness Fair on September 22nd. The 2026 Wellness Fair will take place on September 22nd from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM in the Myrtle Conference Room.

Each exhibitor will be provided with one six-foot table and chairs. Some exhibitors will have access to an electrical outlet.
Vendor Setup: 10:00–10:30 AM
Wellness Fair: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM

Please send inquires to Kali Pike at [email protected], before September 11.

08/13/2026

We gathered yesterday in the Massey Garden to recognize our nominees and announce our Nurse Preceptor of the Year Award winner for 2026, Lisa Alex, who is more than deserving of this award. Her written nomination included these kind words: "Lisa proactively arranged meaningful educational experiences across every area...She provided additional educational videos every week and generously shared personal stories from her own nursing career that helped shape her into the incredible nurse she is today. These real-life lessons brought the Operating Room to life and deeply enriched my understanding and growth."

Preceptors are hand-selected by their managers to help train new nursing staff, new hires, and recent nursing graduates. They provide one-on-one training that bridges the gap between classroom theory and real world experience. To win the Preceptor of the Year, nominees must be nominated by their peers. Lisa will now move on to the state outstanding nurse preceptor award process, sponsored by the Oregon Center for Nursing.

08/12/2026

The Bay Area Hospital District’s Board of Directors will hold their regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in the Myrtle Conference room at Bay Area Hospital, 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, Oregon, beginning at 5:00 p.m. This will be a combined Board and Finance Committee meeting.

Agenda and Board documents are posted to our website https://bayareahospital.org/about-us/board-of-directors/ Meeting dial in access will be listed. While the Oregon mask mandates have been lifted, masking supplies will be available if desired.

The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to Denise Bowers, Executive Assistant, Administration Office of Bay Area Hospital, at 541.269.8135.

08/11/2026

See and Be Seen. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these tips will help keep you safe on the roadways.

𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 - Whether daytime, dawn, dusk, bad weather, or at night. Wear neon, fluorescent or other bright colors when riding, to be most easily seen. Wear something that reflects light, such as reflective tape or markings, or flashing lights. Remember, just because you can see a driver doesn't mean the driver can see you!

𝙐𝙨𝙚 𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙤𝙣-𝙑𝙚𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. This includes eye contact with drivers. Communicate with other bicyclists using turn hand signals, pointing to road hazards for bicyclists behind you, and stating intention to pass on your left.

𝘼𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙙 𝙍𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙩 𝙉𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩. It's hard for road users to see bicyclists at dusk, dawn, and nighttime. Use reflectors on the front and rear of your bicycle. White lights and red rear reflectors or lights are required by law in all states. Install and use flashing front and rear lights as they help increase the chances you get noticed by drivers on the road.

08/10/2026

We’re so grateful for our amazing community and staff who came together to make our recent American Red Cross blood drive such a success—389 lives potentially saved! A huge thank you to the Bay Area Hospital Auxiliary for their dedication and hard work. We’re thrilled to have surpassed our unit donation goals and celebrated a record number of Power Red Donors. Your generosity truly makes a difference. We can’t wait to see you again this Fall on October 15 and 16!

08/05/2026

Timely vaccinations in childhood are crucial as they provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. It's important to note that vaccines undergo rigorous testing to ensure they are safe and effective for children at the recommended ages, providing parents with the confidence and security in their decision to vaccinate.

Different vaccines work differently, but every vaccine helps the body's immune system learn how to fight germs. Protection typically takes a few weeks to develop after vaccination, but that protection can last a lifetime. A few vaccines, such as those for tetanus or seasonal flu, require occasional booster doses to maintain the body's defenses.

Read more on schedules from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/php/national-immunization-awareness-month/index.html -national-immunization-awareness-month

08/04/2026

Register Now for the Unsullied Charity Golf Tournament

Community members, golfers, and local businesses are invited to take part in the Unsullied Charity Golf Tournament on August 8th at Bandon Crossings Golf Course in Bandon, Oregon. This special fundraising event is a chance to enjoy a day on the course while supporting an important local cause. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit Kids’ HOPE Center, Coos County’s Child Advocacy Center, which provides advocacy, support, and healing-focused services for children and families in our community.

Whether you are signing up as a golfer, bringing a team, or cheering on the fundraiser through a sponsorship or donation, your participation helps strengthen services that protect and support children across Coos County. To register for the tournament, visit https://www.golfgenius.com/register?league_id=12461809980229561475

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1775 Thompson Road
Coos Bay, OR
97420

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