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Santiam Hospital

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Santiam Hospital, founded in 1953, is a 40-bed acute care facility located in Stayton, Oregon. The hospital has received recognition for exceeding healthcare worker influenza vaccination goals and achieving high scores in infant nutrition care. It specializes in emergency services, orthopedics, women´s health, and General Surgery, serving the eastern Marion County community with a patient-centered approach to care.

NPI Number : 1154302214

1401 N 10th Ave, Stayton, OR 97383

+1 (503) 769-2175

santiamhospital.org

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Departments

Family Medicine

General Surgery

Cardiology

Pulmonology

Diagnostic Imaging

Laboratory

Intensive Care Unit

Emergency Department

Midwifery

Nutrition Counseling

Pharmacy

Appointment Information

Department	Appointment Options
Primary Care	- Online scheduling via MyChart patient portal - Phone scheduling: 503-769-2175 - Same-day appointments often available
Emergency	- Open 24/7 - No appointment needed
Diagnostic Imaging	- Appointment required for most services - X-rays available walk-in 7am-7pm Mon-Sat - Phone scheduling: 503-769-2175
Cardiology	- Appointment required - Phone scheduling: 503-769-2175
Obstetrics	- Appointment required - Phone scheduling: 503-769-2175
Orthopedics	- Appointment required - Phone scheduling: 503-769-2175

Visiting Hours

Department	Visitation Process
Emergency	Open 24/7, walk-in visits allowed
General Inpatient	Visiting hours 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, up to 3 visitors per patient
Outpatient Clinics	Schedule by phone or online patient portal, same-day appointments may be available
Telehealth	Virtual visits available, schedule through online patient portal

Important Doctors

Family Medicine

Emily Alvale

Family Medicine

Kim Dang

Family Medicine

Guesly Dessieux

Family Medicine

Sara Dunham

Family Medicine

Lynn Gower

Family Medicine

Scott Hadden

Family Medicine

Tanie Hotan

Family Medicine

Claire King

Santiam Hospital Information

Management and Leadership Team

Name	Title	Areas of Expertise	Key Responsibilities
Maggie Hudson	President & CEO	Business Administration, Healthcare Management	Overall hospital leadership, strategic planning, community relations
Dr. Steven Vets	Chief Medical Officer (CMO)	Emergency Medicine	Medical staff oversight, quality of care, clinical operations
Dr. Tiffanie Pye	Chief Financial Officer (CFO)	Pharmacy, Clinical Services, Financial Management	Financial operations, revenue cycle management
Sherri Steele	Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)	Nursing Leadership, Patient Care	Nursing operations, patient care quality, staff development
Cassondra Posvar	Director of Revenue Cycle	Healthcare Finance, Billing	Revenue cycle optimization, billing processes
Chris Grinstead	Director of Information, Communication & Analytics	Healthcare IT, Data Analytics	Information systems, data management, reporting
Danny Freitag	Director of Pre-Hospital Care	Emergency Medical Services	Ambulance services, emergency response coordination
Debbie Turrell	Director of Nursing Services	Nursing Management	Inpatient nursing operations, staffing
Dawn Byrnes	Director of Outpatient Services	Ambulatory Care	Outpatient clinics management, patient access
Erin Cramer	Director of Medical Clinics	Physician Assistant, Clinic Operations	Medical clinic oversight, provider management
Heather Humblebaugh	Director of Radiology	Radiologic Technology	Imaging services management, technology adoption
Jason Towslee	Director of Information Technology	Healthcare IT	IT infrastructure, systems implementation
Jennifer Brady	Director of Human Resources	HR Management, Nursing	Workforce planning, employee relations, benefits
Lonnie Miller	Director of Surgical Services	Surgical Nursing, Vascular Access	Surgical department operations, quality improvement
Melissa Baurer	Director of Integrated Health & Outreach	Community Health	Population health initiatives, community partnerships
Paul Hartmann	Director of Facilities	Facility Management	Building maintenance, construction projects
Spicie Davis	Director of Laboratory	Clinical Laboratory Science	Lab operations, quality control, test management

Average Salary

Department	Common Procedures/Services	Average Cost Range
Cardiology	- EKG: $200-$400 - Stress Test: $500-$1,000 - Echocardiogram: $1,000-$2,000 - Cardiac Catheterization: $5,000-$15,000	$200 - $15,000
Oncology	- Consultation: $300-$500 - Chemotherapy (per session): $1,000-$5,000 - Radiation Therapy (per session): $1,000-$3,000 - PET Scan: $3,000-$6,000	$300 - $6,000
Neurology	- Consultation: $250-$450 - EEG: $500-$1,000 - MRI Brain Scan: $1,500-$3,000 - Lumbar Puncture: $1,000-$2,000	$250 - $3,000
Orthopedics	- Consultation: $200-$400 - X-Ray: $100-$300 - Joint Injection: $300-$800 - Knee Arthroscopy: $5,000-$15,000	$100 - $15,000
Outpatient Services	- Primary Care Visit: $100-$300 - Specialist Consultation: $200-$500 - Minor Procedures: $500-$2,000 - Diagnostic Imaging: $200-$1,500	$100 - $2,000

Support Programs for Patients

Program	Description
Financial Assistance	100% coverage for patients with income at or below 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
Sliding Fee Scale	Discounts for patients with income 251-400% of Federal Poverty Guidelines
Payment Plans	Interest-free payment plans available to all patients
Care Management	Assistance with medical equipment, medications, home health services
Social Services	Help finding caregivers, support groups, transportation, shelters
Palliative Care	Pain and symptom management for serious illnesses
Hospice Referrals	Assistance arranging end-of-life care

Payment Plans

Payment Plan Option	Details
Interest-Free Payment Plans	Available to all patients regardless of financial status
Sliding Fee Schedule	For patients with income 250-400% of Federal Poverty Level
Financial Assistance	100% assistance for income up to 250% of Federal Poverty Level
Extended Payment Terms	Up to 12 months for balances under $300
Flexible Payment Arrangements	Customized plans based on individual financial circumstances

Accepted Insurance Companies

Cigna

Health Net

Kaiser Permanente

Medicaid

Medicare

Pacificsource

Tricare

United Healthcare

Cost Consulting

Department	Financial Counseling Services
Financial Counseling	- Assistance applying for financial aid - Guidance on treatment costs - Information on available financial support options - Help completing financial assistance applications - Explanation of charity care and discount programs - Assistance setting up payment plans
Patient Accounts	- Billing questions answered - Help understanding hospital charges - Explanation of insurance coverage - Assistance resolving billing issues
Registration	- Screening for financial assistance eligibility - Information provided on financial aid options - Referrals to financial counselors

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Accommodation	Details
Physical Accessibility	- All private patient rooms - Spacious bathrooms with walk-in showers - Fold-out bed for overnight guests
Assistive Devices	- Supply arm to allow bed mobility - Flat screen televisions
Communication Aids	- Wi-Fi provided
Priority Services	- 24/7 medical team availability - Low nurse-to-patient ratios (1:2 in ICU)
Staff Training	- Highly trained medical teams - Skilled, responsive and compassionate nurses

Digital Health Services

Department	Digital Health Services
All Departments	- MyChart patient portal for accessing records, messaging providers, scheduling appointments - Telehealth video visits available - Remote patient monitoring for chronic conditions
Cardiology	- Remote cardiac monitoring - Virtual cardiac rehab programs
Emergency	- Online ER check-in - Virtual triage
Primary Care	- E-visits for minor conditions - Online prescription refills
Radiology	- Online imaging results - Virtual radiology consultations

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Department	Educational Program
Laboratory	3-year paid Medical Laboratory Technician apprenticeship program
Emergency Medicine	Clinical rotations for medical students
Family Medicine	Clinical rotations for medical students
Research	SCoPE Research Lab partnership with Corban University for student research opportunities
General Education	Classes and seminars on various medical topics
Community Health	Service Integration program for community health education

Collaborative Research Projects

Department	Research Project	Impact
Biology	COVID-19 testing and variant identification	Improved local testing capacity and virus tracking
Clinical Research	Antibody testing for healthcare workers	Better understanding of COVID-19 exposure in rural hospitals
Molecular Research	Development of saliva-based COVID-19 test	Less invasive testing method with quicker turnaround
Medical Education	Student internships in hospital lab settings	Hands-on experience for undergraduate researchers
Virology	Viral sequencing of new COVID-19 variants	Tracking spread of virus mutations in rural areas

Professional Development Programs

Department	Affiliation	Professional Development Program
Anesthesiology	American Society of Anesthesiologists	Continuing Medical Education courses
Cardiology	American College of Cardiology	Annual Scientific Sessions
Family Medicine	American Academy of Family Physicians	Residency program
Hospital Medicine	Society of Hospital Medicine	Leadership Academy
Pulmonology	American Thoracic Society	Fellows Track Symposium
Orthopedic Surgery	American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons	Annual Meeting educational sessions
Research	Corban University	SCoPE Research Lab
Service Integration	Local school districts and agencies	Monthly networking meetings

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Department	Certification/Accreditation	Accrediting Body
Emergency Department	Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation	American College of Emergency Physicians
Cardiology	Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award	American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
Hospital-wide	Joint Commission Accreditation	The Joint Commission
Primary Care	Patient-Centered Primary Care Home (Tier 5)	Oregon Health Authority

Internship and Observation Programs

Department	Opportunity Type
Environmental Services	Internship
Human Resources	Internship
Laboratory	Internship
Nursing	Clinical Rotation
Outreach	Internship
Pharmacy	Internship

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department	Award
Emergency Department	Best Medical Facility
Hospital (Overall)	Best Hospital
Maternity	Best Place to Have a Baby
Surgery	Best Surgery Center
Women´s Health	Best Women´s Clinic

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Department/Specialty	Residency/Training Program
Pharmacy	PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program
Emergency Medicine	Emergency Medicine Physician Residency
Family Medicine	Family Medicine Residency
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine Residency
Pediatrics	Pediatric Physician Training
Psychiatry	Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Training
Surgery	Surgery Residency

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

Department/Program	Details
Emergency Medicine	Residency program available
Pharmacy	Residency program available
Nursing	New graduate RN residency program
Family Medicine	Residency program available

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Department	Services/Support for Uninsured Patients
Emergency Department	- 24/7 Emergency Care regardless of ability to pay - Emergency medical screening exams provided
Financial Counseling	- Financial assistance program for eligible patients - Sliding fee scale discounts based on income - Payment plans available - Help applying for Medicaid/Oregon Health Plan
Patient Accounts	- Discounted self-pay rates - Assistance setting up payment plans - Information on health insurance options
All Departments	- Charity care for eligible patients - Referrals to community resources - Interpreter services available

Hospital Research Collaborations

Department	Research Partner	Collaboration Details
SCoPE Research Lab	Corban University	COVID-19 testing, viral variant identification, molecular research
Medical Education	Western University of Health Sciences	Clinical training site for osteopathic medical students
Residency Program	Samaritan Health Services	Graduate medical education, clinical trials access
Sleep Center	Santiam Sleep & Neurodiagnostics Center	Sleep disorder diagnostics and research

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Department	Mentorship/Advisory Program
General	Structured mentoring program for all new hires
Internal Medicine	Peer mentorship program pairing new residents with experienced residents
Nursing	10-month mentorship for new nurses with experienced nurse mentors
Pharmacy	Mentorship program for pharmacy residents
Primary Care	Mentorship matching program for new primary care providers

Santiam Hospital Nearest Places

Hotels

3.2 km

4.1

Bridgeway Inn & Suites Sublimity

Free WiFi, Free parking, Air conditioning

11.7 km

4.3

Oregon Garden Resort

Restaurant, Bar, Spa

12.5 km

4.4

Silverton Inn & Suites

Free WiFi, Free parking, Air conditioning

24.1 km

4.3

Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn

Free breakfast, Indoor pool, Fitness center

24.3 km

4.4

Hampton Inn & Suites Salem

Free breakfast, Indoor pool, Fitness center

24.5 km

4.1

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Salem

Free breakfast, Indoor pool, Pet-friendly

Florists and Gift Shops

0.5 km

4.7

Stayton Flowers & Gifts

Fresh flowers, gift items

0.1 km

4.5

Santiam Hospital Gift Shop

Gifts, cards, flowers

0.8 km

4.8

What the Quirk, Vintage Emporium

Vintage items, gifts

0.9 km

4.6

Sugarheroes Candy Cafe

Candy, gifts

0.9 km

4.9

Tuff Shark Records

Records, music-related gifts

1.0 km

4.7

Marketplace At The Grove

Various gifts, local products

Food and Restaurant

0.8 km

4.3

Wooden Nickel Pub & Eatery

American, Pub Food

0.9 km

4.1

Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant

Mexican

0.9 km

4.5

Covered Bridge Cafe

American, Breakfast

0.9 km

4.4

Moxieberry

Cafe, Desserts

1.0 km

4.2

Ugo´s Pizza

Pizza, Italian

1.0 km

4.6

The Lovin´ Oven

Bakery, Cafe

Pharmacies

0 km

4.5

Santiam Hospital Pharmacy

Inpatient pharmaceutical services, medication management, pharmacokinetic dosing, sterile IV preparation

0.8 km

4.7

Stayton Pharmacy

Prescription filling, over-the-counter medications, medication disposal

0.9 km

4.3

Stayton Bi-Mart Pharmacy

Prescription filling, over-the-counter medications, medication disposal

0.7 km

4.1

Stayton Safeway Pharmacy

Prescription filling, over-the-counter medications, immunizations

1.0 km

4.8

Sublimity Pharmacy

Prescription filling, over-the-counter medications

0.9 km

3.9

Rite Aid Pharmacy

Prescription filling, over-the-counter medications, immunizations

Taxi and Transportation

0.8 km

4.2

Santiam Taxi

Local taxi service

0.9 km

Cherry City Taxi

24/7 taxi service

0.7 km

3.8

S.R.T.

Medical transportation

0.6 km

4.1

Raymond´s Taxi Service

Local taxi service

1.0 km

4.3

Uber Health

Non-emergency medical transportation

0.9 km

3.9

Hippo-taxi

Local taxi service

ATMs and Banks

0 km

3.9

Santiam Hospital

Emergency care, Inpatient services, Outpatient services

0.8 km

4.1