La Pine, Ore. – Due to unanticipated changes to the scope and impact of site improvements and infrastructure upgrades, St. Charles Family Care in La Pine will now open in April 2018.
Road, utility and site prep work will begin in March, and structural work will begin shortly thereafter.
“We’re very excited to break ground on the clinic this spring,” said John Weinsheim, president of St. Charles Medical Group. “This clinic, which will provide primary care, Immediate Care, radiology, lab, occupational and specialty services, will be a medical home to south county residents.”
St. Charles Medical Group has begun recruiting for primary care physicians, with the goal of having them hired in time to allow for training in clinical systems, patient flow and St. Charles’ new electronic health record (EHR) system, Epic.
St. Charles Foundation is also continuing to work toward its campaign goal of $1.5 million to build the clinic. To date, the Foundation has received $900,000 in cash and pledges from individuals, foundations and businesses who want to see expanded health care in the south county area.
“The Central Oregon community is generously making this much-needed clinic a reality,” said Corinne Martinez, capital campaign co-chair. “Our team of dedicated volunteers will continue raising money throughout 2017 to support this vital project. We’re looking forward to introducing prospective caregivers to our wonderful community.”
