Curry Health Network Community Update

Ginny Razo, CEO

GOLD BEACH, OR (April 27, 2016) - As my one-year anniversary as Chief Executive Officer of Curry Health Network approaches, I'd like to make a bold statement: I believe that Curry Health Network (CHN) can be one of the highest performing rural health networks in the country for the type of services we offer.

The single biggest reason I believe we can deliver on this statement is because of you, the residents of Curry County.

You are good. You are eager. You are dedicated, supportive and committed. But more than that, you are willing. Willing to work together - all of us a community team - to sustain and grow our health care services to meet the needs of the valued residents and visitors of Curry County.

Our health network has seen many challenges over the past year. As with any challenge in life, we shouldn't seek to blame. I am so impressed and proud of the strength and resilience of this community. We can come together, learn from past mistakes and improve.

As we move forward, I believe we have a shared goal - good quality, accessible and affordable health care for everyone we serve.

It starts with clear and open two-way communication. You have my word that for better or worse, we at CHN will be honest and transparent about the health care issues that affect you. We'll use this space each month to talk with you about the hottest local health topics, as we strive to educate and inform.

We'll share updates about the new hospital construction in Gold Beach, facts about health care pricing and finances, and national health topics, too, such as how new rules and mandates will affect all of us - plus much more.
This is my commitment to you for the new Curry Health Network - an idea that says if we work together, we can take strong and positive actions now to ensure our future sustainability.

In May, look for an update from me about CHN finances. It's a hot topic for all of us. I'll break this information down and explain our current state of affairs and challenges, and why these details are important to you.

Please reach out and contact me at any time, virginia.razo@curryhealth.org. I hope you'll join with me and the Curry Health District Board of Directors as we enter a new era of high quality local health care - for you, our patients and families.