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Meet Cameron, a Klamath Falls native we first met as a patient in 2019. Today, he's pursuing a career in medicine, inspired by Dr. Plummer, the region's only pediatric oncologist, to follow in her footsteps. In this video, Cameron reflects on his cancer journey while touring the new pavilion at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center for the first time. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gQG2hNb5

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center recently made the Top 10 list of hospitals with the lowest rate of readmissions for patients with congestive heart failure, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Asante Rogue Regional was the only Oregon hospital to make the list, which reflects the best in the nation of more than 5,200 Medicare-approved hospitals. Many thanks to our highly skilled teams of cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, nurses and others for their care and dedication to our heart patients. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gnfF5uMB

We’re thrilled to announce that both Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center and Asante Three Rivers Medical Center have once again earned five stars — the highest possible rating — from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in the 2024 Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating. This marks the sixth time since 2018 that both hospitals have received this top honor. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gcB_HTp3

Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery times. Asante Three Rivers Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Learn how we earned this award: https://lnkd.in/gG6bTbcF #GetWithTheGuidelines

As we celebrate our nation's independence, be mindful of the extreme heat wave hitting Southern Oregon this weekend. Your health and safety are our top priorities, so here are a few tips to stay cool and safe: 🌡️ Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water, even if you don't feel thirsty. 🕶️ Seek shade: Avoid direct sunlight and take breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas. 👕 Dress smart: Wear lightweight, light-colored, and loose-fitting clothing. ⚠️ Be aware: Symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke can include dizziness, nausea and rapid heartbeat. We hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

We were thrilled to be a Presenting Sponsor of the 2024 Southern Oregon Classic benefiting CASA of Jackson County, Oregon and Asante Foundation. Asante team members had a great time on the course swinging for a good cause!

“Everything that I have, everything is because of Asante. From all the lab techs who have taken extra care to be as gentle as possible with me to every nurse who has treated me with kindness, excellent care and most of all, made me laugh, my team has done everything to let me have all this.” Read Suzanne's story and join her at the 2024 Walk for Hope on October 5: https://lnkd.in/gnnKyu67.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Danielle Jacks, MD, made Asante history on May 17 when she performed the first open-heart surgery with an all-female team! Watch below and read more about this incredible team of providers: https://lnkd.in/gzUutZqh.

Did you know Asante has a cancer research program? Learn more about the dedicated team and new developments on the horizon to initiate trials more quickly. #cancerresearch #patientcare

Asante has named Brandon Mencini as CEO of Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center and Asante Ashland Community Hospital. “Brandon comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in serving communities similar to ours in Southern Oregon. As an energetic and dynamic health care leader, he is the ideal leader for our hospitals in Medford and Ashland, bringing a reputation for leading high-quality organizations. We are confident his passion for employee, provider and community engagement will further Asante’s mission,” said Tom Gessel, President and CEO of Asante. Mencini has diverse experience in urban, rural and community hospital settings and started his healthcare career as an emergency medical technician (EMT). He brings more than 20 years of health care executive leadership experience, most recently serving as the CEO of Mercy Hospital in Colorado, a multi-state regional trauma center and not-for-profit hospital. Prior to this role he served as Chief Operating Officer of Chippenham Hospital, a 466-bed level I trauma and burn center in Richmond, Virginia, and part of HCA Healthcare. Mencini will be moving to Southern Oregon with his family and will begin his new role on July 22.