[September 26, 2025] We received some additional questions about the recent organizational changes at BMHD and again want to take this opportunity to educate our community. The restructuring was done for BMHD’s financial stability so that we can continue to serve the community’s healthcare needs in the future. There were no interruptions in service in any of our impacted areas. …
Understanding BMHD’s Recent Strategic Restructuring
Understanding BMHD’s Recent Strategic Restructuring This is a follow-up to our press release from Tuesday. We received some questions about the recent organizational changes at BMHD, and want to take this opportunity to both thank and educate our community. The restructuring and reorganization was done for BMHD’s financial stability. Operating a healthcare facility is complex, especially in a remote and …
BMHD Responds to One Big Beautiful Bill and Financial Pressures with Restructuring
[September 16th, 2025] Blue Mountain Hospital District made the difficult decision to conduct a strategic restructuring that was announced internally today. This became necessary in response to losses from operations, continued lower than expected utilization of services, increasing labor and supply costs, and to prepare for potential cuts to Medicaid in the One Big Beautiful Bill which may result in …
Medicare 411: Make Informed Choices Regarding Your Healthcare
In light of recent news regarding some Medicare Advantage plans not contracting with local rural entities we wanted to share our information with you. Medicare Part A covers a large portion of hospital charges. (Traditional Medicare) Medicare Part B covers outpatient charges like doctor visits or outpatient lab, x-ray, rehab Medicare Part D is your Prescription drug coverage. Medicare Part …
BMHD Welcomes Interim CEO, Margie Molitor
BMHD Welcomes Interim CEO, Margie Molitor Margie Molitor has hit the ground running after only a week here in Grant County as Interim CEO at Blue Mountain Hospital District. Margie is a registered nurse and comes to us with 34 years of experience in healthcare administration. 14 of those years were spent serving as Chief Nursing Officer, and the last …
Men’s Health: Let’s Talk About Testosterone
Men’s Health: Let’s Talk About Testosterone By Brian Jennings, MD – BMHD A common concern I hear from men of all ages is if their testosterone levels are low. The media and advertising have made us familiar with “low T,” so let’s talk a little about testosterone. Testosterone is a hormone produced primarily in the testicles (and small amounts …
BMHD Recognized as Top 100 Critical Access Hospital
Blue Mountain Hospital District in John Day, OR has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™. “We are honored to make the 2022 Top 100 Critical Access …
Oral Health Screening for Children
Pediatric cavities are the most common chronic disease in children of all ages. Cavities can have lifetime effects on education, earning potential and social interactions. Current statistics report that 52% of children, ages 6-9 in Oregon have experienced tooth decay. Children in Grant County are at a higher risk for tooth decay than the state average because we don’t have …
SWCC Expands Access to Care for Local Medicare Patients with Chronic IIlnesses
Strawberry Wilderness Community Clinic has partnered with ChartSpan, a chronic care management company to provide further support to local medicare patients with chronic illnesses. This partnership is a huge step in improving access to care in our community; it will help reduce the out of pocket costs for medicare patients and help keep them on track with their care so …
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