Power Eastern Oregon Podcast

How Saint Alphonsus Keeps Care Closer to Home, With Tony Swart

In this episode of the healthcare series, Paige Witham interviews Tony Swart, of Saint Alphonsus - Baker City [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.saintalphonsus.org%2Flocation%2Fsaint-alphonsus-medical-center-baker-city&data=05%7C02%7Cswootten%40pioneer.coop%7C531863f510044fd2643908dea49a7a30%7Cebd1de51a4674771a06bcedf93c21143%7C0%7C0%7C639129180567846408%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BK9%2BqVcfEgjBiuO92c6v5P4ThHjK5o396ZMIjF%2Bc0Rs%3D&reserved=0], about how strong community partnerships are shaping the future of healthcare in Eastern Oregon. From keeping patients closer to home to collaborating with local organizations, Tony shares how relationships and local investment make a real difference in caring for the community, both inside and outside the hospital walls. Learn more about Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative at www.otec.coop [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.otec.coop%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cswootten%40pioneer.coop%7C531863f510044fd2643908dea49a7a30%7Cebd1de51a4674771a06bcedf93c21143%7C0%7C0%7C639129180567865677%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dgncRYAVKYWovorYeyQOrxvjmJJprbB%2BbVbyRFpqXk4%3D&reserved=0].

Strengthening Harney County Through Innovations in Health Care, featuring Bob Gomes and Samantha Yarbrough

The team at Harney District Hospital [https://harneydh.com/]focuses on innovation and teamwork to provide excellent patient care. The hospital recently installed new state-of-the-art MRI and integrated telestroke services, making a big impact on community health and resiliency. CEO Bob Gomes and Marketing and PR Director Samantha Yarbrough tell us all about the hospital's investment in its community and its impact on this podcast episode. Learn more about Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative at www.otec.coop [https://www.otec.coop/].

Strengthening Rural Healthcare in Grant County, featuring Jena Knowles

Jena Knowles, of Blue Mountain Hospital District [https://bluemountainhospital.org/], joined the podcast to discuss the programs, partnerships and innovations supporting rural healthcare in Grant County. From 3D mammogram machines to new telestroke services and workforce training, Jena shares how local collaboration helps keep quality care closer to home. Learn more about Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative at www.otec.coop [https://www.otec.coop/].

APEX Elite Line Academy Powers Opportunity, featuring Doug Dalton

OTEC Marketing Coordinator (Paige Witham) and Director of Member and Strategic Services (Lea Hoover) sit down with Doug Dalton, of Baker Technical Institute [https://bakerti.org/], to discuss the new APEX Elite Line Academy [https://apexlineacademy.com/]—a partnership between BTI and OTEC. They explore how this hands-on training program is preparing the next generation of lineworkers, while strengthening the region’s workforce and economy. Learn more about Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative at www.otec.coop [https://www.otec.coop/].

Grande Ronde Hospitals & Clinics, featuring CEO Jeremy Davis

Healthcare is necessary for any community to thrive. On this first installment of our series highlighting rural healthcare in Eastern Oregon, Paige sits down with Jeremy Davis, President and CEO of Grande Ronde Hospitals and Clinics [https://www.grh.org/], to discuss how the hospital has recently improved its services to increase quality care for its patients. They discuss facility expansion, teamwork, innovation and the importance of rural partnerships. Learn more about Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative at www.otec.coop [https://www.otec.coop/].