HOOD RIVER, Ore., July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- One Community
Health (OCH) is opening a new health clinic at 849
Pacific Avenue in Hood River,
Oregon. Replacing its 29-year-old facility, the new
38,000-square-foot health center offers modern amenities and new
technology to help reduce the risk of COVID-19
transmission.
While construction started on the new building before the
arrival of COVID-19, OCH, in partnership with Scott Edwards
Architecture LLP and Bremik Construction Inc., were able to
make adjustments throughout construction to incorporate
cutting-edge technologies to help prevent the spread of the
virus.
"Negative pressure rooms, photohydroionization technology,
MERV-15 air filtering, and air change optimizations are some of the
ways the new building will help keep patients and staff safe. With
these new systems, rapid COVID-19 antigen testing, and enhanced
safety training and procedures, we'll be providing patients with
one of the safest environments to receive care, including oral
health," stated Dr. Elizabeth
Aughney, Chief Health Officer for OCH.
In addition to multiple layers of COVID-19 defense incorporated
into the building's HVAC systems, the added size (almost three
times larger than the previous clinic) offers patients and staff
more room to comfortably maintain distance. While the building
provides immediate benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, many more
benefits will be realized in the future.
"For over 34 years, One Community Health has served residents of
the Columbia River Gorge with a special focus on vulnerable and
underserved communities. For example, we know from our own data
(over 3,100 tests) that those who identify as Hispanic are over
three times more likely to test positive for COVID-19. Now, more
than ever, our patients deserve this safe, cutting-edge, and
beautiful space along with additional access to our amazing
providers and care teams," stated Max
Janasik, Chief Executive Officer for OCH.
Starting today, patients will be seen in the new clinic and have
access to integrated whole-person care including physical, mental,
oral, and preventative health services.
About One Community Health
One Community Health (OCH) is a nonprofit, Federally
Qualified Health Center with locations in The Dalles and Hood
River, Oregon. Formerly known as La Clínica del Cariño
Family Health Care Center, Inc., it was founded in 1986 and today
has evolved into an official Patient-Centered Primary Care Home
recognized as the Best Primary Care Clinic of 2019 by the
Central Oregon Independent Practice Association (COIPA).
OCH currently provides services to more than 16,000 patients. In
addition, OCH excels in providing educational programs and support
that reflect its integrated approach to health and wellbeing.
Dedicated to advancing health and social justice for all its
community members, OCH serves patients from the Mid-Columbia River
Gorge Region: Wasco, Hood River, Klickitat and Skamania
counties.
Media Inquiries
Contact Name: Michele
Shrum-Guerrero
Phone: (541) 256-4335
Email: mguerrero@onecommunityhealth.org
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