Good Shepherd Medical Center is pleased to make available to patients, family, medical personnel, and the public in general a fully functioning Community Health & Outreach Department. The department consists of a wide variety of resource materials on health, wellness, or disease topics. Health information and wellness classes are run regularly at Good Shepherd. Most are without charge. For a current schedule of classes, visit the Community Classes and Events page or call 541.667.3509.
The Community Health & Outreach Department is located at 645 W Orchard Ave., Suite 200 and is open weekdays from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Turning 65 and need help with Medicare information? Good Shepherd Health Care System can help!
The Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) program is a statewide network of trained counselors who volunteer their time to educate and advocate for people of all ages who have Medicare.
In Good Shepherd Health Care System’s Community Health & Outreach department, there are multiple certified Medicare counselors working with the Oregon Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) program. We see SHIBA clients on a daily basis either in-person, virtually, or via phone year-round. Medicare open enrollment for Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plans is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Don’t miss your opportunity to shop, compare and make enrollment decisions. Even if you continue to work or are not receiving Social Security, you need to know about Medicare to avoid penalties in your Medicare coverage. To request assistance from our SHIBA Counselor, please click here.
ConneXions assists community members in getting connected to the many services offered throughout Umatilla and Morrow counties. The ConneXions team consists of certified, experienced Community Health Workers, as well as a highly trained nurse overseeing patient care. Community Health Workers work collaboratively with providers, services, and agencies to help our clients with health issues, basic needs, mental or behavioral health concerns, medical transportation, medication management, peer support, healthcare coverage, or financial needs. Using health education, screenings, and partnerships between our clients, their healthcare provider and ConneXions, our goal is to encourage healthier behaviors in our community members along with decreasing unnecessary healthcare service utilization.
The role of the Community Health Workers on the ConneXions team is to (1) provide culturally appropriate and accessible health education and information, (2) assure that people get the services they need, (3) provide informal counseling, mentoring and social support, (4) build individual and community capacity and (5) provide direct service to community members.
Referrals can be generated by anyone in the community: providers, community service agencies, self-referrals, EMS, Law Enforcement, from community outreach activities, well as internal Good Shepherd departments. To refer a patient to our services, please click here. Phone or walk-in referrals are also welcomed. ConneXions is a service of the Community Health & Outreach Department at Good Shepherd Health Care System. For more information about the ConneXions program, or to find out about vital resources in the community that could help benefit you, please contact 541.667.3504 or [email protected].
Good Shepherd has taken the lead in forming and providing ongoing support for the Health Communities Coalition. The mission of the Coalition is to work together to promote a healthy community through education, support, and community partnerships. The Coalition is made up of community partners including representatives from police, fire, schools, healthcare organizations, area businesses owners, community leaders, and volunteers.
For additional information on the Coalition, contact the Community Health & Outreach Department at 541.667.3509 or [email protected].
CareVan Medical Transportation travels to Hermiston, Echo, Stanfield, Umatilla, Irrigon, and Boardman. It is an Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant service provider. Rides are provided to community members to any Good Shepherd Health Care System affiliated medical or service provider with offices in Hermiston. Rides operate from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Click here to learn more about CareVan.
Do you have a desire to serve your community? Good Shepherd Health Care System may be the place for you. Click here for more information on volunteering at Good Shepherd Health Care System.
