Dunes Family Health Care

05/11/2026

Traveling Trophy Award

Congratulations to Julia Floyd on earning the Rural Health Chief Nursing Officer Certification, a significant achievement that reflects her dedication to excellence in rural healthcare leadership and nursing practice. In recognition of this accomplishment, she was proudly presented with our Traveling Trophy.

We are grateful for Julia’s commitment to advancing quality care and leadership within our organization, and we celebrate this well-deserved honor.

Please join us on congratulating Julia on her award!

🏆Traveling Trophy Award🏆

Congratulations to Julia Floyd on earning the Rural Health Chief Nursing Officer Certification, a significant achievement that reflects her dedication to excellence in rural healthcare leadership and nursing practice. In recognition of this accomplishment, she was proudly presented with our Traveling Trophy.

We are grateful for Julia’s commitment to advancing quality care and leadership within our organization, and we celebrate this well-deserved honor.

Please join us on congratulating Julia on her award!

05/01/2026

Public Notice: Network Maintenance starting Friday, May 1st. ⚠️

⚠️PUBLIC NOTICE: Network Maintenance⚠️

On Friday, May 1st LUHD will experience a scheduled Network Downtime.

This downtime is set to begin Friday, May 1 at 3:00PM and set to end Saturday, May 2. During this time we will experience reduced communications capability.

This maintenance is essential to ensure the continued performance, reliability and security of our systems.

*During this time LUHD will NOT be taking walk-in Labs, Xray or RT services.

Please Note: Emergency Services WILL be available.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

04/14/2026

✨Dunes Family Health Care Welcomes Shynar Johnson, PA-C ✨

🩺To Schedule an Appointment Call (541) 271-2163

Dunes Family Health Care welcomes Shynar Johnson, PA-C!

Please join us in welcoming Shynar Johnson, PA-C to DFHC. Shynar was born and raised in Kazakhstan, where her interest in medicine began early in life. She watched her mother care for their community as the only primary care provider in their hometown, and that experience inspired her passion for serving rural and underserved populations.

She graduated from Karaganda Medical University with both a bachelor’s degree and a doctoral degree in General Medicine. During her training, she spent time at Taiwan National University School of Medicine in Taipei where she completed clinical electives in Radiology and Emergency Medicine.

After moving to the United States, Shynar began volunteering in local clinics and hospitals, gaining most of her U.S. clinical experience through hands‑on work. She spent much of her time at Concord Community Free Clinic in North Carolina, learning from experienced physicians and family nurse practitioners who helped shape her clinical style and confidence.

In 2025, she earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina.

Oregon had always felt special to her, and her husband’s family is from the southern coast. Over the past 10 years, she visited often and grew to love the people, the nature, and the sense of community. That connection played a big part in her decision to move to Oregon, and in 2026 she joined the Dunes Family Health Care team as a Primary Care Provider.

Outside of medicine, Shynar enjoys spending time with her four Airedale Terriers, cooking meals inspired by her Kazakh roots, and exploring the outdoors with her husband.

Welcome, Shynar!

To Schedule an Appointment Call (541) 271-2163

03/30/2026

Happy National Doctor's Day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication, compassion and expertise of our talented doctors and advanced practice providers that play a vital role in patient care.

Thank you for your tireless efforts, collaboration, and the positive impact you have on countless lives and our community.

Happy National Doctor's Day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication, compassion and expertise of our talented doctors and advanced practice providers that play a vital role in patient care.

Thank you for your tireless efforts, collaboration, and the positive impact you have on countless lives and our community.

02/24/2026

Lower Umpqua Hospital District is upgrading to a new phone system to improve call quality, reliability, and access to care for our community. This upgrade is an important investment in patient safety and communication, and we want to keep you informed every step of the way.
When:
The transition is scheduled for March 3rd, 2026 from 8AM to 9AM PST. During this time, our team will be working to move all main and departmental phone lines to the new system.

We Will Remain Reachable
All essential hospital services will remain available at all times.
This includes:
Emergency Department
Inpatient units
Nursing stations
Clinic services
Hospital switchboard/Admitting

Possible Brief Disruptions
There may be short periods where:
Direct-dial numbers ring through differently
Voicemail systems temporarily change or reset
Some non‑emergency lines experience brief delays
If this occurs, please know our staff is ready to assist and route your call quickly.

Why We’re Upgrading
This new system will provide:
Clearer, more reliable phone calls
Faster call routing to the right department
Improved support for telehealth and remote services
Enhanced security and privacy protections

Thank You for Your Patience
We appreciate your understanding as we complete this important work. Your safety and access to care remain our top priorities.
If you experience any difficulty reaching us during the transition, please call the main hospital number: 541-271-2171 and our staff will assist you immediately.

Lower Umpqua Hospital District is upgrading to a new phone system to improve call quality, reliability, and access to care for our community. This upgrade is an important investment in patient safety and communication, and we want to keep you informed every step of the way.

When:
The transition is scheduled for March 3rd, 2026 from 8AM to 9AM PST. During this time, our team will be working to move all main and departmental phone lines to the new system.

We Will Remain Reachable
All essential hospital services will remain available at all times.

This includes:
Emergency Department
Inpatient units
Nursing stations
Clinic services
Hospital switchboard/Admitting

Possible Brief Disruptions

There may be short periods where:
Direct-dial numbers ring through differently
Voicemail systems temporarily change or reset
Some non‑emergency lines experience brief delays
If this occurs, please know our staff is ready to assist and route your call quickly.

Why We’re Upgrading

This new system will provide:
Clearer, more reliable phone calls
Faster call routing to the right department
Improved support for telehealth and remote services
Enhanced security and privacy protections

Thank You for Your Patience

We appreciate your understanding as we complete this important work. Your safety and access to care remain our top priorities.
If you experience any difficulty reaching us during the transition, please call the main hospital number: 541-271-2171 and our staff will assist you immediately.

01/21/2026

For Immediate Release -

January 20, 2026
Lower Umpqua Hospital District Board Announces Jennifer Green, CEO Designee

Reedsport, OR - The Board of Directors of Lower Umpqua Hospital District has unanimously selected current Chief Nursing Officer Jennifer Green RN, BSN, RHCNOC, as the new Chief Executive Officer Designee.

Jennifer Green brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in leadership, innovation, and strategic vision. Her commitment to excellence and passion for driving growth align perfectly with LUHDs mission, vision and values. We are confident that under Jennifer’s guidance, LUHD will continue to thrive.

The Board of Directors is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and CEO Designee, will take over the role of permanent CEO on June 30, 2026 upon the planned retirement of current CEO, John Chivers.

Please join us in congratulating Jennifer on this exciting new chapter as she prepares to lead our organization into the future. More details regarding this transition and Jennifer’s vision will be shared in the coming weeks. Thank you for your ongoing support.

-Lower Umpqua Hospital District Board of Directors

01/19/2026

We love hearing stories from our patients and their family members about the nurses who have made a meaningful difference in their care.

The DAISY Award recognizes nurses who provide exceptional, compassionate care and go above and beyond to touch the lives of others. We truly cherish hearing your stories—those moments of kindness, advocacy, comfort, and excellence that stay with you long after care is given.

If a nurse made a meaningful impact on you or a loved one, please consider sharing your story by submitting a DAISY Award nomination. Your words help us celebrate the heart of nursing and recognize the incredible individuals who serve our community with compassion and skill.

Your story matters. Your nurse matters.
https://www.lowerumpquahospital.org/daisy/

Thank you for helping us shine a light on our amazing nurses!

We love hearing stories from our patients and their family members about the nurses who have made a meaningful difference in their care.

The DAISY Award recognizes nurses who provide exceptional, compassionate care and go above and beyond to touch the lives of others. We truly cherish hearing your stories—those moments of kindness, advocacy, comfort, and excellence that stay with you long after care is given.

If a nurse made a meaningful impact on you or a loved one, please consider sharing your story by submitting a DAISY Award nomination. Your words help us celebrate the heart of nursing and recognize the incredible individuals who serve our community with compassion and skill.

Your story matters. Your nurse matters.

https://www.lowerumpquahospital.org/daisy/

Thank you for helping us shine a light on our amazing nurses!

01/13/2026

Toast of the South Coast 2025!🥇

We are thrilled to announce that Lower Umpqua Hospital District has been recognized in 6 categories for the 2025 Toast of the South Coast!

This year we are honored to have been awarded Gold medals in the categories of Hospital 🥇, Emergency Department 🥇, Physical Therapy 🥇, and Pharmacy 🥇. Additionally, we achieved Silver in Orthopedics 🥈and Medical Facility 🥈!

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible community and patients for your support. Your trust and encouragement inspire us every day to provide the best possible care. Together, we are making a difference. ❤️

01/07/2026

UPDATE: Retail Pharmacy

Our prescription-ready text messages are currently unavailable. We are working to fix this issue.

If you have ordered medications, please stop by to pick them up.

To check if your prescription is ready, CALL US at (541) 271-6370 and press Option 1.

We appreciate your understanding, thank you for your patience.

12/31/2025

Exciting News from Lower Umpqua Hospital District!🏆

We are thrilled to announce our two outstanding Employees of the Year:

⭐Bill Tollefson - Clinical Informaticist

Bill joined LUHD in January 2019, starting off as a Receptionist at RMC. He transitioned into his role as a Clinical Informaticist in July of 2020, as we were changing our EMR (and in a Pandemic!). Bill's background in IT, and his excellent customer service skills have served the District well, he is always so kind and helpful and really sets the standard of a team player. Bill demonstrates patience with all staff, helps the patients with access to the on-line portal and is always willing to help anyone, even if he is on the way out the door.

⭐Kaley Sweet - Sr. Director of Marketing & Communications

Kaley joined LUHD in June of 2023 as the Director of Public Relations. She has been instrumental in seeking out and applying for multiple grants that the District has been awarded. These grants helped bring 3D Mammography to the District, and supported the recent relocation of the Retail Pharmacy to Mainstreet. She has been instrumental in hosting fundraising events including the annual Putt for Pink Golf Benefit and is the President of the Hospital Foundation. Kaley was promoted to Senior Director of Marketing and Communications in October of 2024. She continues to build relationships across the District and the community which is beneficial in our engagement.

🎉Congratulations to Bill and Kaley for their outstanding contributions! We are proud to have you on our team and grateful for everything you do for our hospital District. 👏🎉

Exciting News from Lower Umpqua Hospital District!🏆

We are thrilled to announce our two outstanding Employees of the Year:

⭐Bill Tollefson - Clinical Informaticist

Bill joined LUHD in January 2019, starting off as a Receptionist at RMC. He transitioned into his role as a Clinical Informaticist in July of 2020, as we were changing our EMR (and in a Pandemic!). Bill's background in IT, and his excellent customer service skills have served the District well, he is always so kind and helpful and really sets the standard of a team player. Bill demonstrates patience with all staff, helps the patients with access to the on-line portal and is always willing to help anyone, even if he is on the way out the door.

⭐Kaley Sweet - Sr. Director of Marketing & Communications

Kaley joined LUHD in June of 2023 as the Director of Public Relations. She has been instrumental in seeking out and applying for multiple grants that the District has been awarded. These grants helped bring 3D Mammography to the District, and supported the recent relocation of the Retail Pharmacy to Mainstreet. She has been instrumental in hosting fundraising events including the annual Putt for Pink Golf Benefit and is the President of the Hospital Foundation. Kaley was promoted to Senior Director of Marketing and Communications in October of 2024. She continues to build relationships across the District and the community which is beneficial in our engagement.

🎉Congratulations to Bill and Kaley for their outstanding contributions! We are proud to have you on our team and grateful for everything you do for our hospital District. 👏🎉