Baker County seeks community input about Health Care Needs

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Thursday, October 17th, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

BAKER COUNTY – The Baker County Health Department, in conjunction with Oregon’s Kitchen Table, is conducting a survey about healthcare services in Baker County.

This survey comes in response to concerns throughout the community since St. Alphonsus closed its Intensive Care unit in January 2023 followed by the closure of the Birthing Center in August 2023.

According to Baker County, “Baker County officials and other community leaders are looking at possible ideas to fill gaps in healthcare and public health services.

Baker County is partnering with Oregon’s Kitchen Table to hear from people who live in Baker County about the community’s health care needs. We also want to hear what you and others in the county might want for health care now and in the future.

Your input will help the County make decisions about ideas for providing healthcare and public health services in Baker County.”

Those interested in participating in this survey can do so HERE

The survey will be live through October 31, 2024. There will also be a community meeting on October 15, 2024, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. You can join the conversation by registering HERE.