1. SAGH Intern receives
national recognition
Elva Van Devender, a pharmacy intern at SAGH
and third year pharmacy student at Oregon
State University, has been recognized for her
achievements with a second national award
in pharmacy.
Van Devender, who was recently named a John
Gans Scholar by the American Pharmacist
Association (APhA) for her quality, leadership
and vision as a student pharmacist, has been
chosen as a 2009-2010 recipient of the
American Society of Health-System Pharmacy
(ASHP) Student Leadership Award.
Prior to entering pharmacy school, Van Devender
received a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from
the University of Richmond and a doctorate in
Chemistry from the University of Virginia. As part
of her commitment to patient care, Van Devender
organized and promoted four community health
fairs this past year. With an emphasis on
underserved populations, she has worked with
local county health officials to mobilize resources
for pain patients and to reduce vaccination errors.
The ASHP measures leadership, commitment
to community service and character when
determining recipients of the Student Leadership
Award. Van Devender could not personify this
description more, and yet she remains humble
and grateful to her peers, advisors and employers
for their unconditional support.
“It’s a wonderful blessing; I am so appreciative
for my colleagues at Samaritan and Oregon
State for their support,” she said. “This award is
equally reflective of their leadership and
dedication as it is of mine.”
Living Well Coordinator recognized
Carole Kment, Living Well program coordinator for SHS, was recently recognized by the State of Oregon for
her leadership and uncanny ability to connect with program participants, leaders and providers as to the
importance of continuously managing chronic conditions.
As part of a Stanford University demonstration project in the 1990s, the Living Well program
teaches people with persistent, chronic conditions to better self-manage their health problems.
“People learn and benefit from one another,” said Kment, who has been the Linn and Benton
county coordinator since 2006. “This program is powerful because of our lay-leaders.”
When asked of the significance of the Living Well program, Carole simply described the
story of a man who was told by his doctor that he was going to die. At the point in
which conventional medicine ends, the Living Well program begins. “The workshops
gave him the confidence and skills necessary to live a better life — which in turn proved to
be a longer life.”
For Kment, being nominated for this award is simply icing on the cake. “Working for this
program, seeing its impact on people’s lives, that is the true reward.”
Medical education panel to address community
Ever had trouble answering questions about the physician shortage, how medical education impacts our
communities or if the lives of residents really are like what you see on ER or Grey’s Anatomy?
Get your answers and more at the Women in Business luncheon (men are welcome to attend) put on by the
Corvallis-Benton Chamber Coalition.
The panel, which will share perspectives and engage in a question and answer session, includes: Dr. Alissa
Craft, director of Medical Education; Dr. Mandi Hudson, a first-year psychiatry resident; and Julie Manning,
VP of Marketing and Development.
The panel will:
• Debunk myths about residency programs
portrayed on TV dramas
• Outline the looming physician shortage and
efforts to fight the shortage in our own
community
• Share how training physicians in the
mid-valley improves your access to
exceptional care
• Provide a look into the future of
medical care in our community
Date: Wednesday, May 26
Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
Location: Cloud 9, Corvallis
For prices or to register, visit
www.cbchambercoalition.com.
For more information, call (541) 757-1505.
Put your best face
forward for summer
Samaritan Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery wants
you to look your best for the summer months ahead.
Our May specials will help you reveal healthier skin and
brighten your complexion.
• Save 25 percent on Dermaplane treatments.
• Jane Iredale’s Dream Tint moisturizer is 15 percent off.
• Try our new Seaweed Back Treatment
for the low introductory rate of $48!
All patients are subject to evaluation and restrictions do apply.
Our “Evening of Beauty” event is scheduled for Tuesday,
May 25, in our new office at 996 NW Circle Blvd
in Corvallis. Space is limited, so call us today at
(541) 768-4370 to reserve your spot.

2. A biweekly newsletter for the employees, physicians, volunteers
and friends of Samaritan Health Services.
Hospital Week winners!
Congratulations to everyone who won a prize
during Hospital Week. And thank you to all who
participated in making the week a success!
Hospital Week winners:
Garden basket — Daniel Hodges
Crow yard ornament — Corrina Deolus
Flower basket — Patricia Adams
Vanilla bean candle — Sabrina Swanson
Imaging vest — Monica Higgins
See’s Candies — Pricilla Latta
SAGH pen and USB drive — Shirley Richey
SAGH pen and USB drive — Mary Martinez
Sybaris gift card — Sheri Fawver
Garland Nursery gift card — Stephanie Simon
Garland Nursery gift card — Steven Simon
$25 chamber dollars — Judy York
Springhill golf certificate — Cynthia Hunt
Starbucks gift card — Karry Walchi
Starbucks gift card — Holly Swanson
Lipid test — Dana Salisbury
Lipid test — Sandra Whitner
Watter bottle — Tamee Campau
Water bottle — Maureen Pyle
Jewelry — Ann Lange
Jewelry — Elsa Ortiz-Zarate
$5 café card — Natalie Howe
$5 café card — James Jenne
$5 café card — Lois Kruze
$5 café card — Patricia Kenyon
$5 café card — Carolyn Wolf
Samaritan water bottle — Lori Russell
Coffee mug — Alicia Gray
SAGH gym bag — Crystal Haegnni
SAGH gym bag — David Heller
Reusable grocery bags — Corina Ortiz
Reusable grocery bags — Karen Kizer
Our hand hygiene poster contest winner is
Theresa Derrick from Medical Records.
Thank you to the
Foundation Board of Directors
The Albany General Hospital Foundation Board of
Directors has been central to the current success of
the hospice house project and going public with the
campaign. To date, all board members have donated
towards the project!
Members include:
Dell Alexander, Chair; Jonathan Berry, OD, Vice Chair;
Tad Davies, CPA, CFE, Treasurer; Malinda Moore,
Secretary; Michael Cowgill, Immediate Past Chair;
Brenda Burch, RN; Lorraine Carter; Irene Coburn;
Patty Crawford; Jim Decker; Cleta Gannon;
Judge James Goode; John Jenks; Robert Lowry;
Takiko May, MD; Heather McGowan, CPA, CVA;
Charles Mouradian; Tom Ordeman; Tim Reid, DVM;
Patrick Richards; Chris Scariano; Kathy Westberg;
Dave Wood; and Sharon Belcher, Ex-Officio Director.
Looking for ways to help?
There are many opportunities to get involved with
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice and the hospice house
campaign. Two ways to get involved include:
Volunteering. Volunteers find immense satisfaction
in helping the dying retain some control over their
lives and enabling them to live out what is left of life
as a person, not just a patient. Samaritan Evergreen
Hospice offers a seven-week overview of the
physical, psychological, familial and spiritual aspects
of dying each spring. Independent study is also
available as a training option. For more information,
contact Karen McLain, volunteer coordinator,
(541) 812-4677, kmclain@samhealth.org.
Donate! You can donate online at
www.samhealth.org/hospicehouse or you can
contact the Albany General Hospital Foundation
at (541) 812-4705.
Hospice house public unveiling
slated for Saturday, May 22
Join us for the public unveiling of the Samaritan Evergreen
Hospice House on Saturday, May 22, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Be one of the first inside the new Wheelhouse building,
formerly the Buzz Saw, and learn about the Albany General
Hospital Foundation’s hospice house project.
In 2003, Samaritan Evergreen Hospice staff, the Albany
General Hospital Foundation and a Linn-Benton volunteer
task force began pursuing a dream of establishing an
inpatient hospice facility.
In December 2008, a 6.67-acre parcel located on Waverly
Drive at Del Rio Ave. in southeast Albany was purchased to
further the group’s mission to enhance the dying experience
for mid-valley families with a hospice house where
individualized care focuses on comfort, compassion and dignity.
Samaritan Evergreen Hospice and Albany General Hospital Foundation
staff and board of director’s members will be on hand to answer questions about the house.
The event is free. For more information, please call (541) 812-4705.
Connect with
us online!
The hospice house project is now online,
making it easier for you to get updates about
construction, donors and the exciting addition
of a hospice house in Albany.
Go to www.samhealth.org/hospicehouse
to learn about what hospice care is
and how you can help build the
hospice house.
Mark your calendar!
The Albany General Hospital Foundation is
sponsoring the quarterly Women in
Business Chamber event From Garden
to Grill on June 2. Call for more
information or to register,
(541) 926-1517.
May 21, 2010

3. Dispose of outdated or
unwanted meds
Do you have unwanted medications around your
home? Help protect your family and the
environment by properly disposing of them
at a free public collection event sponsored
by the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, the
Benton County Fairgrounds and the Philomath
Police Department.
Residents are welcome to bring the
following items for disposal, no questions asked:
Expired prescription medications, drugs that are
no longer used, medicine from deceased family
members and unknown tablets and capsules.
Leave all medicines in their original containers if
possible.
Do not bring: Thermometers, needles or
medical waste of any kind.
Saturday, May 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Drive through at the Benton County
Fairgrounds, in front of the Carriage House,
110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis
More information about this event is available on
the Benton County Sheriff’s Office website at:
www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff
A biweekly newsletter for the employees, physicians, volunteers
and friends of Samaritan Health Services.
Nepalese nurses visit Samaritan hospitals
In April, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Samaritan Albany General
Hospital and the Albany InReach Clinic, were visited by two nurses from Nepal.
Neeta RoyGuatam and Shova Gurung took a moment to answer some
questions about why they entered the field of nursing and shared their
experiences both in Nepal and in our communities.
Here is an excerpt from their interview. To read the entire story, go to the
SHS Intranet under SAGH News.
What inspired you to come to Oregon?
Neeta and Shova: “We are opening a stroke ward in our hospital, and Dr. Agrawal wanted us to learn about
starting a stroke program for the care of stroke patients. Dr. Marie Long was visiting our hospital in
Kathmandu and invited us to Corvallis.”
What has been a major difference in the care here compared to the care in Nepal?
Neeta and Shova: “The type of care is similar, but in Nepal for 34 patients there are two nurses and no other
assistants. We have to draw blood, start all the IVs, and provide medications and nursing care. In addition we
do the paperwork.”
“In ICU the nursing ratio is 2:1, and there are no other assistants. Equipment in the Operation Room is packed
and sterilized by the OR staff. Central supply sends supplies to the wards. We don’t have much equipment
compared to here. Here all the medications and supplies come from the pharmacy or hospital, and in Nepal
the family has to buy the medications and supplies themselves from stores inside or outside of the hospital.”
“Here pharmacists visit the ward and in Nepal they are only in the pharmacy. Here there are many disposable
items used only once, and in Nepal we will use them many times.”
Learn to ‘Live Well’ this spring beginning June 8
Sick and tired of feeling “sick and tired” due to a
chronic condition? Learn to manage your health at a
free Living Well With Chronic Conditions workshop.
Registration is underway for the six-week workshop
starting June 8. The class will be held on Tuesday
nights, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Samaritan Internal
Medicine, 3615 NW Samaritan Drive, Suite 100.
Developed at Stanford University, Living Well With
Chronic Conditions helps participants with ongoing
health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, high
blood pressure, anxiety, heart disease, multiple
sclerosis, Parkinson’s and depression to:
• Find better ways of dealing with pain and fatigue
• Discover easy exercises to help improve or
maintain strength and energy
• Learn the appropriate use of medications
• Improve nutrition
• Talk effectively with family, friends and
health professionals
• Understand new treatment choices
• Feel better about life
Specially trained volunteer leaders, some who have
health conditions themselves, teach the class.
Leaders cover a new topic each week and provide
opportunities for interaction and group problem
solving. Each participant will also receive the book
“Living a Healthy Life With a Chronic Condition.”
Registration is required as class size is limited. To
register, please call Patti Dunning at ext. 5693 or
e-mail ckment@samhealth.org.
Stop for safety!
Stop by conference rooms A and B
anytime from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,
Monday, May 24, and enjoy games, prizes,
treats and more for Safety Awareness
Day. See you there!
May 21, 2010

4. A biweekly newsletter for the employees, physicians, volunteers
and friends of Samaritan Health Services.
SLCH wins a prestigious award
Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital has received the
Outstanding Community Partner award for 2009 from the
Oregon Association of Hospitals and Health Services (OAHHS).
The association chose SLCH during its annual Rural Hospital Summit earlier
this month. Also nominated were Good Shepherd Medical Center in
Hermiston and Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Prineville.
The OAHHS gives the award to a hospital “that demonstrates outstanding commitment and leadership in the
community to improve health outcomes,” according to the criteria. The Lebanon hospital met that criteria
through its continuing sponsorship of the East Linn Community Health Improvement Partnership, which
includes initiatives from school gardens to walking pathways to a task force on teenage pregnancy.
As do all Samaritan hospitals, SLCH gives a portion of its annual revenue in social accountability grants to
community health initiatives. Past grants have gone to the Pregnancy Alternatives Center ultrasound clinic,
local food programs and healthy snacks at local Boys & Girls Clubs.
“We are honored to receive this award,” said Becky Pape, SLCH CEO. “Our motto of ‘building healthier
communities together’ defines us, and we are proud to partner with so many organizations in this
wonderful community.”
Employee Forums: Get the scoop
Wondering what’s going on with health care
reform, or the medical school construction?
Make some time on Tuesday, May 25, to come
to the Employee Forums.
CEO Becky Pape and her administrative team will
brief employees at 7:45 a.m., 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and
3:45 p.m. in conference rooms B and C.
Don’t miss out!
Nurse of the Year: Diane Page!
Congratulations to Diane Page, RN, Professional
Development, for being named Nurse of the
Year for 2010!
Page received the honor last week at the
annual Nurse Excellence celebration as part of
Nurse’s Week. Also nominated were Don Gerig,
Nursing Administration; Carol Mikowski, ED;
Jennifer Gabbert, ACU; and Lisa Brown, Girod
Birth Center.
“I really admire Diane’s abilities as an educator,”
said Nancy Klinsky, RN, director of Professional
Development. “She does a stellar job, and is a
great example and mentor to a lot of our younger
nurses. She’s also been instrumental in
developing the simulation program
throughout the system.”
Page was humbled by the
award and praised the
call to excellence she
sees in the SLCH
nursing staff. “How I
love Lebanon,” she said.
“Thank you so much!”
A job well done!
Congratulations to the following
employees who received WOW cards for taking
extra initiative in their jobs!
• Alicia Lyon, Housekeeping, for always taking the
initiative to help a coworker in need.
• Debra Vanover, Chaplain, for helping a family
make arrangements within their means for a
deceased loved one.
• Tiffany Wadlow, RN, Wound/Ostomy, for
pitching in with a positive attitude during a
busy shift.
• Charlene Skipper, RN, Infusion, for doing more
than expected in caring for her patients and
their families.
• Joy Chase, Emergency Management, for her
hard work organizing the Operation Water World
flood drill last month.
Mid-Valley clinics:
Let’s celebrate the move!
Join us Tuesday, May 25 — after the Employee
Forums — for an open house at the newly relocated
Mid-Valley OB/GYN and Mid-Valley Pediatrics clinics!
The open house will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the
clinics, located at 701 N. Fifth St., Suite C-1020, in
the Cascade Ridge development off Reeves Parkway.
The two clinics moved into this space last month.
The new location offers more space for both staff
and patients.
CEO Becky Pape will offer a few remarks,
the Lebanon Chamber of Commerce will
hold a ribbon-cutting, and tours and
refreshments will be offered.
For more information, call Public
Relations at ext. 7161.
Frozen blueberries:
Pick of the Month
Loaded with antioxidants and fiber, frozen
blueberries are a natural choice for the
May Pick of the Month. Stop by the
display table outside Rosie’s Café
to learn more.
May 21, 2010

5. Dr. Mullins celebrates birthday
by giving back
SHS President and CEO Dr. Larry Mullins
received sandboxes this year for his birthday,
proof that age is just a number for this leader.
Executive leaders at SHS pondered what to
get Mullins before stumbling across the idea
of sandboxes.
Those close to Mullins are well aware of his
concern for the health and well being of
children, as well as how passionate he has
been about addressing the needs of children
and parents in Lincoln County through the
Samaritan Early Learning Center (SELC) in
Lincoln City.
“The SHS executive team thoughtfully
recognized my birthday by donating funds in my
honor to purchase playground equipment for the
early learning center,” said Mullins. “Knowing
that the center influences children through early
childhood education and promotes healthy
practices during their formative years has made
this one of my best birthday gifts.”
A biweekly newsletter for the employees, physicians, volunteers
and friends of Samaritan Health Services.
May’s Employee of the Month announced
Congratulations to May’s employee of the month, Nancy Boogaard. She received her award during a brief
award ceremony on Tuesday, May 4.
Boogaard has worked for SHS for about three and a half years. She moved to the coast from Hillsboro and
started as a clerk in Diagnostic Imaging at SPCH. She has worked in her current
position as a nursing administrative assistant for more than two years.
An outdoor enthusiast, she enjoys hiking, as well as reading
thrillers involving mystery and suspense. “I really like traveling
and going on wine tours with friends. Attending live concerts
and plays and international traveling are all activities I would
like to do more often.”
“I’m honored that my co-workers feel that I deserve this
recognition. I work with a great bunch of people here at SNLH,”
said Boogaard.
Hospital Week wrap up
Thanks to all who helped make hospital week fun and entertaining. Kathleen Palmer, Robert Bumgardner and
the kitchen staff did an excellent job coordinating the “Break for Breakfast” on Monday and the employee
meal on Tuesday, which was delish, by the way!
A special thanks to Colleen Hickey for organizing the three art workshops that took place during the week.
Hickey led the collage and mandala workshops and invited Weldon Oliver, a local and respected artist, to
teach the oil painting class. She also made sure there were plenty of art supplies readily available throughout
the week in the cafeteria, the coastal clinics and the early learning center.
Thanks to Kathy Ploger and Lori Rhoton who organized the daily drawings and service awards, collected raffle
baskets, kept track of the daily winners and many other tasks to prepare for the festivities. Lissa Parker
created two very cool and unique raffle baskets, compliments of our SNLH physicians. Ann Johnson supplied
all of the self-pampering items for the spa basket. Bettye Ruth Gamester donated several gift certificates from
the gift shop on behalf of the Auxiliary.
Thank you for all of your contributions and for making hospital week a blast.
Congratulations to all of those who won gift baskets and gift certificates during hospital week!
A message from the Auxiliary book sale chair, Kathy Stuart
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital Auxiliary, in
cooperation with Bob’s Beach Books, held its annual
Spring Book Sale on Wednesday, May 5, netting the
Auxiliary $492. The bookstore donated a gift pack,
which was won by Kim Hagan.
Thank you to each of you who made a purchase at
the book sale. The Auxiliary appreciates your
support. We are already making plans for the fall
book sale, which is scheduled for early November
— just in time for Christmas shopping.
May 21, 2010
Mark your calendar!
Have a Mammogram, Give a Mammogram
is scheduled for Thursday, May 27, from
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more
information on this event, call
Johneen at ext. 7136.

6. A biweekly newsletter for the employees, physicians, volunteers
and friends of Samaritan Health Services.
I want to take this opportunity to commend
you and the hospital staff on the caliber of
people who provide care to the folks of this
coastal community.
I had my first CT scan this morning and I was
very nervous and afraid not knowing what to
expect. The team who did my test was
absolutely wonderful, especially the gentleman.
He explained everything that was going to
happen and why. By letting me know what was
going to happen, he really helped to alleviate
my fears. The two of them were warm and
caring and made me feel more comfortable
about the whole process.
I think you should let folks know when they
have done a good job — in this case
outstanding — thus this note.
Please thank them again for me!
Grace Michele Garcia
Welcome new employees
A big welcome to our new employees: Nellyda
Anslow, Cecilia Caryl, and Gretchen Nelson,
Surgery; Penny Ardissone, Patient Registration;
Kristina Ballweber, Othopaedics; David Beason,
Dialysis; Kayla Clawson, Med-Surg; Paul
Fasciano, Accounting; Tim James and Cindy
Rivas, Samaritan Medical Equipment; Tonya
Kirkman, Samaritan Pacific Internal Medicine;
Caroline McNeal, Lab; Tacia Norton, Samaritan
Pacific Women’s Health Group; Kathleen
Wagner, Waldport Clinic; and rehires Edward
Turner, Dialysis, and Patricia Munoz, Med-Surg.
First quarter SEA Team
winners announced
The Service Excellence Advocates Team, or SEA
Team for short, strives to improve the care and
experience patients receive at the hospital and our
Samaritan clinics. The goal is to empower patients
by giving them a chance to compliment staff on
services they appreciate and for employees to
compliment other employees as well. Compliments
are submitted to quality improvement, typed up on
a color tropical fish and then presented to the
employee by a member of hospital management.
Senior health fair slated
for May 26
Samaritan Pacific Health Services (SPHS) and
Samaritan Health Plans will co-sponsor the third
annual Senior Health and Fitness Day event at
OceanView Senior Living facility in Newport on
Wednesday, May 26, from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.
Various SPHS departments will provide materials
and information about their services. Speakers will
be featured throughout the day and will cover
health and fitness related topics from a variety of
sources. For more information, contact Sharon at
(541) 574-0550.
What is Decon?
Decon, or decontamination, is the process by which
health care personnel remove contaminates (such
as chemical or agent; chemical warfare agents,
incapacitating agents and riot control agents) from
an individual who arrives at our facility for medical
care or those transported to us by local Emergency
Medical Services (EMS).
If the individual is treated at the scene of an
accident, fire and EMS personnel will conduct an
initial decon process at the scene (know as gross
decon) prior to transporting the individual to the
hospital. However, once the individual is received at
the hospital, the SPCH Decon Team will conduct a
secondary decon process to ensure all contaminates
are fully removed prior to entering the facility.
The primary objective of this process:
1) To protect our patients, personnel and facility
from cross contamination via incoming
contaminated patients.
2) To provide quick and concise decon procedures
to those reporting to our facility who are
suspected to or confirmed to have been
contaminated by a chemical or agent.
Special thanks to the following employees for
attending the decon training and re-training event:
New team members:
• Carra Ammons, Samaritan Pacific Women’s
Health Group
• Barb Kutch, Depoe Bay Clinic
• Lisa Daniel, Diagnostic Imaging
Returning team members:
• Richard Keagle, Emergency Services
• Peter Benjamin, Emergency Services
• Ray Moore, Emergency Services
• Julie Turner, Nursing Supervisor
Additional members are still needed to help complete
the SPHS Decon Team. The next training event is
slated for this fall. For more information or to register
for training, contact Jenny Demaris at ext. 4749.
Help whip cancer!
Support the “Life+Savers” Relay for Life
team. Stop by conference room A
on Tuesday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to
1 p.m. for the Pampered Chef
cookware fundraiser.
May 21, 2010