By Melissa Wagoner During his 20-year career as a Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Andrew Weitzman learned a great deal. “Of those 20 years, my first seven were in community health in Vancouver, Washington,” Weitzman said of the time he spent working in drug and alcohol treatment. “Then I got a job at the state hospital for 13 years.” These environments provided […]
By Kristine Thomas The countless hours, reams of paperwork, long discussions, yet another meeting and attention to detail has resulted in a document that makes all those involved proud of their work. And the document has brought tears of joy and relief to Sarah Fronza, interim president/CEO of Silverton Health. On Dec. 16, the governing boards for Silverton Health and […]
By Kristine Thomas With families gathering for the holidays, now is a good time to talk about a family emergency plan. And maybe create emergency care gift packages. Silverton Health Safety and Environment of Care Officer Justin Huff said he and his wife are planning to have the theme of emergency items like water filtration kits, flashlights and first aid […]
By Kristine Thomas Silverton Health President/CEO Rick Cagen is on a leave of absence after being arrested on chargss of one count of public indecency on May 14 in Woodburn. Silverton Health Governing Board Chair Gayle Goschie said in a press release Cagen is on a “mutually agreed upon leave of absence until his previously determined retirement date of July […]
By Kristine Thomas At Silverton Health, it is a time of change, endings and beginnings. On March 11 the Silverton Health Board voted to begin formal discussions with Legacy Health about partnering. Five days later the medical staff received the news via an email from Silverton Health Board Chairwoman Gayle Goschie. Then on March 24, Silverton Health President/CEO Rick Cagen […]
Silverton Health President/CEO Rick Cagen announced March 24 he will retire July 1. Sarah Fronza will take his place as the interim CEO and continue the negotiations for the proposed partnership between Legacy Health and Silverton Health. When Cagen started at Silverton Health almost five years ago, he said it was his goal to retire by the time he was […]
In December, Silverton Health Board of Directors Chair Gayle Goschie said she was hopeful she could announce “by February who Silverton Health has chosen as its partner.” Last year, the board decided it was no longer fiscally responsible for Silverton Health to operate independently. Both Goschie and Silverton Health President/CEO Rick Cagen said a partner had not been chosen as […]
By Kristine Thomas Silverton Health Board of Directors Chair Gayle Goschie is hopeful she can announce by February who Silverton Health has chosen as its partner. This fall, Goschie said the board made the decision Silverton Health can no longer operate independently and move forward to meet the needs of the community. “The board realized it’s not fiscally responsible to […]
By Kristine Thomas Gayle Goschie understands the decision being pondered by the Silverton Health Board of Directors is one that can affect everyone in the community. “It’s one most community members care about the outcome,” said Goschie, who is the board’s chair. “It’s a big issue and it’s not one the board is taking lightly. We are really taking our […]
It is said that those with a giving spirit feel better and live longer. Volunteer Art Gregg is the perfect example. He celebrated his 95th birthday on Feb. 16. Art, a Silverton resident, has been volunteering at Silverton Health for nine years. Since he began in June 2005 he’s dedicated 1,903 volunteer hours with the Materials Management Department. According to statistics, […]
By the numbers From October 2011 to September 2012, the average number of ER visits per month was 1,903. From October 2012 to January 2013, the average number of ER visits per month was 1,935.In fiscal 2011-12, 53 percent of emergency room charges went unpaid due to deductions. So far in fiscal 2012-13, 65 percent of emergency room charges go […]
Dr. Jolson Tharakan of Silverton Health often hears the misconception that eating large amounts of sugar can cause diabetes.
Silverton Health is acting swiftly to remedy a projected $3 million budget shortfall. Over the next several months, the independent health system will restructure or close a number of services and eliminate 35 positions from its 900-member workforce.
At an athletic event in late November, several women lamented the upcoming holiday season. “All I am looking forward to is the week after Christmas when everything is done and I can relax,” one woman said, adding she dreaded the additional responsibilities and expectations of the holiday season.
