St. Charles recently sponsored two teams of caregivers in the annual Pole Pedal Paddle race in Bend. The teams had a great time enjoying the sunshine, getting plenty of exercise and engaging in a little healthy competition. Great job to both teams!

St. Charles has made a priority of reconnecting with the community through classes, events and other gatherings after our robust community outreach programs were shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more at our website: bit.ly/3KllaFB

Layla, an 11-year-old former patient, recently made a very special delivery of donated supplies to the child life specialists at St. Charles Bend who left a big impression on her when she was just 7 years old. Read more Layla's donation at our website: bit.ly/3R8tRXq

A few lucky St. Charles caregivers got to spend the afternoon at the Health Fair at the Bend Senior Center at Larkspur Park yesterday, sharing resources and information with the community and enjoying the gorgeous day. Thank you to everyone who dropped by and said hello!

St. Charles’ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit will host a reunion for current and former patients and their families with current and former caregivers on Sunday, June 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Charles Bend. Learn more and RSVP at stcharleshealthcare.org/nicureunion

St. Charles President and CEO Dr. Steve Gordon recently sat down with WittKieffer's Elaina Genser for an Impactful Leaders podcast, speaking on the tools he used to help St. Charles through recent challenges. Listen to the full episode here: bit.ly/4c74zl8

Happy Juneteenth! Today is a federal holiday, commemorating the pivotal and poignant ending of slavery in the United States.

Our NICU Reunion was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came out and maybe this event so special!

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a common but uncomfortable condition in which the stomach contents move up into the esophagus. St. Charles Surgeon Samuel Garbus explains lifestyle changes you can make to lessen the symptoms, as well as available medical treatments.

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday June 26 at 10 a.m. on the corner of NW Canal Blvd. and NW Kingwood Ave in Redmond for the groundbreaking of the new St. Charles Cancer Center. Please be aware that this is an active construction area, so wear closed toed shoes and dress accordingly.

Due to wildfire in the area, St. Charles' Urgent Care in La Pine is closing early today, Tuesday, June 25. Stay safe and follow Deschutes County Emergency Information for updated information: deschutes.org/emergency

Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate as we broke ground on the new Cancer Center in Redmond yesterday! We are so thankful for the support as we work to expand access to cancer care in Central Oregon.

Meet the three newly minted physicians who are the first trainees of the Three Sisters Rural Track Program, Central Oregon’s first graduate medical education residency program. Read more at our website: bit.ly/3VJfTgg

Our caregivers had such great day at the Pi-Ume-Sha health fair in Warm Springs! It was a beautiful day outside meeting people in the Warm Springs community and providing resources and education on local health care access. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and said hello!

We were happy to be part of the Prideville celebration this weekend in Prineville! Our caregivers loved chatting with everyone who stopped by the booth and enjoying another gorgeous day in Central Oregon while celebrating our community. #pride #pridemonth

Having a car seat that is properly and safely installed is a must before bringing your baby home from the hospital. Our friends at Bend Fire are here to provide tips on the best ways to make sure your baby will be ready for its first big ride.

URGENT CARE HOLIDAY HOURS: St. Charles Bend South, La Pine and Prineville urgent care clinics will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Have a safe and happy 4th of July holiday!

If you’re worried that a questionable mole might be skin cancer, there’s an app for that — thanks to Emma Nordstrom, a St. Charles volunteer and graduate of Bend’s Trinity Lutheran School. Learn more about the story behind Emma's app at our website: bit.ly/4cqbbuW

Due to a major power outage in Bend, our appointment scheduling phone line is experiencing delays. Please be aware of long hold times or plan to call back when power is restored. We’ll keep you posted on any updates.