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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2020 | 5A Peace Harbor keeps patients, families connected through ‘virtual visits’ A s restaurants, gyms, parks and other gathering places begin to resume normal operations under Lane County’s COVID-19 Phase One Reopening, Peace- Health Peace Harbor Medical Center and other Oregon hos- pitals are continuing temporary, state-mandated visitation re- strictions aimed at reducing the spread of the new coronavirus. While these restrictions have helped keep Oregon commu- nities safe, they have been dif- ficult for patients and families. To address that, Peace Harbor has taken steps to keep patients and their loved ones connected through technology. Launched in April, the Virtual Visitor program allows hospi- tal patients to have online video visits with loved ones who can- not visit in-person. Run by Peace Harbor’s Spiritual Care team, the program has two dedicated iPads on-hand for patients who don’t have their own video-capable de- vices. Chaplains arrange the call, de- liver the iPad and provide what- ever help the patient needs to set up a FaceTime or Zoom meeting. Afterward, they retrieve and san- itize the device. If a patient is in isolation for infection concerns, someone on the patient’s bedside care team can retrieve the device DIRECTOR from page 1A COVID-19 restrictions. Among them are limit- “I am enjoying settling ing on-site activities and into the new position. scheduling appointments It is great to be in such a for services. “OCHS is operating by dog-friendly community, and to be working with appointment only and we such a committed staff,” he have been able to main- tain our staffing levels, said. Brown begins his new although COVID has im- position facing equally pacted the number of ac- new challenges that have tive volunteers,” Brown required adapting to the said. “We have been able in order to preserve personal protective equipment (PPE). To participate in the Virtu- al Visitor Program, family and friends need a phone, tablet or computer with video chat capa- bility, as well as a reliable inter- net connection and a webcam. Apple users should already have FaceTime installed on their de- vices. Anyone using a non-Apple (iOS) device must have Zoom accounts. Virtual Visits are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The last visit of the day should be initiated before 4:15 p.m. Anyone can request the ser- vice by asking a hospital chaplain to maintain great foster support as well as to con- tinue transports with our adoption partners.” Brown’s start at OCHS comes just before the or- ganization’s annual mem- bership meeting, during which current board va- cancies will be filled by a vote of members. Partic- ipants will also have the chance to talk with Brown Watch Visit us on the web T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM S IUSLAW N EWS Follow us on “In Search of the Lord’s Way” Sunday, 7:30 AM KMTR Cable Channel 12 Western Lane Translator Channel 16.2 Then visit the Florence church of Christ 1833 Tamarack Florence, Oregon and experience the joy and simplicity of pre-denominational New Testament Worship. (Romans 16:16) Bible Study: Sunday, 10:00 am Worship: Sunday, 11:00 am Twitter @S IUSLAW N EWS www.churchofchristfl orence.org Faith – Friendship - Fellowship – Fun CHURCH DIRECTORY To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 2705 Munsel Lake Rd, Services 10 AM Sunday All are welcome! 541-999-1979. Bishop Larry Farnsworth FOURSQUARE CHURCH 1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337 Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family. Sun. Services: 10:45 a.m., Wed. Bible Study 6pm-7pm Website:florence4square.com COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 4590 Hwy. 101, Across from Fred Meyer –- 997-7418 Sunday School, 9:30a.m. – Worship, 10:45 Wed. Prayer - 6:00 p.m. – Wed. Ministries 1-8 Grade 7 p.m. NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A. 21st & Spruce Street – 997-8113 Pastor Rachel Simonson – All are welcome Sermons are on YouTube at https://youtu.be/jcTJVWp_6ps. www.florencenewlife Lutheran.org CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD Corner of 10th & Maple –997-3533 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW We will be live streaming from 3996 N Hwy 101 997-7136 Facebook at 10am Sunday morning. Traditional Worship Service 10:00 a.m. , Link to our website Reverend Greg Wood https://www.florencecrossroadag.org/church-online Worship services and all group meetings All other platforms will be update after the service. in the church have been temporarily florencecrossroadag.org suspended at least until the end of March. office@florencecrossroadag.org Our 10am Sunday worship service will be available via Zoom using your phone, tablet or computer. Church members and friends will be called FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC 1935 25th St. – 997-7660 • Pastor, Ron Allen this week and given phone in/logon information. Services on Facebook live You can also call the church office for this information. Sunday’s at 11:00 am Wednesday’s at 6:00 pm All Welcome. Come as you are. All Bible studies held at the church including RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) Sunday morning, Thursday Ladies study, and “War is still not the answer.” FCNL Children’s Programs are suspended. Since we meet in homes, we are taking a mindful pause. Blessings on you and your family. Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for information. FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2nd & Ivy – 997-2961 –Non-Denominational L.C.M.S. Services suspended this week. We will continue Every Sun., Bible Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m. to meet as The Church through our Community 85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038 Groups. We are working on options for you and will DVD of Weekly worship service available. communicate that with you soon. Pastor Randy Benscoter FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Pre-Denominational (Romans 16:16) 2135 19th St. –- 997-6600 1833 Tamarack Street 8:30am, Tuesdays, Morning Prayer (2 blocks east of Hwy. 101 on 18th St.) Sunday Services: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Wed, 11 a.m. Bible Study: Sunday 10 a.m.; Worship: Sunday 11 a.m. Everyone Welcome – Come walk our Labyrinth. www.churchofchristflorence.org FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 12th and Nopal – 997-9020 Services will be available via YouTube. Follow the link at http://florencenaz.church/ SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES CATHOLIC CHURCH 1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312 COVID-19 Compliant Masses have been scheduled. Please call our office for details. or by calling 541-902-6708 to set up a virtual visit. In addition to virtual visits, loved ones can also connect with patients through PeaceHealth’s Email A Patient program at https://app.peacehealth.org/ EmailAPatient/. Messages are printed out and delivered to pa- tients twice daily. While visitation restrictions may soon be eased, as of now most patients cannot have loved ones accompany them inside the hospital or have visitors. Ex- ceptions are made for laboring mothers, children, patients near the end of life and anyone who needs special assistance. and other directors on plans for OCHS. The humane society’s upcoming board election could provide an oppor- tunity for Brown as he works to rebuild confi- dence in an organization that has weathered heavy turbulence over the past three years. This includes inquiries by the Oregon Department of Justice, a complete turnover of a previous board, the firing and resignation of man- agers and newly elected board members amid accusations of improper conduct. Into this shifting land- scape enters Brown, who is unfazed by the recent troubles and looking for- ward to his responsibili- ties. “Social distancing and the shut-down has cer- tainly posed challenges, but the first thing I am trying to do is meet with as many supporters, stake- holders and detractors as possible in order to gain as much insight into the challenges and needs of the organization,” he said. The position of exec- utive director at OCHS has been vacant since the unexpected resignation of the organization’s first-ev- er executive director over disputes with board mem- bers. In a statement released by the OCHS board, Brown was welcomed and introduced to humane so- ciety members. “Charles Brown comes to Oregon Coast Humane Society with over 20 years’ animal shelter experi- ence. He brings with him experience in achieving and maintaining no kill status at numerous an- imal shelters, including Terre Haute Humane So- ciety and Carroll County Humane Society. He has launched many successful annual fundraising events throughout his carrier,” the statement read. The statement also said that Brown and his fami- ly “are very excited to be a part of the Florence com- munity.” According to Brown, he FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025 Link to Sunday services at www.florenceunitedmethodist.org or find us on Facebook. Price Reduced to get us your updates or email to: mberg@thesiuslawnews.com Anyone interested in fostering or adopting a pet, volunteering or making a financial contribution to OCHS can call 541-997- 4277, stop by the humane society, 2840 Rhododen- dron Dr., or visit oregon coasthumanesociety.org. Ed Kopilec Principal Broker 541 991-8630 FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 4445 Hwy 101 (South of Fred Meyer) – 997-3951 Worship on Saturday 10:30 A.M. Adult/Children’s Sabbath School 9:15 A.M. Give us a call 541-997-3441 has served in a wide vari- ety of positions related to animal welfare, fundrais- ing, grant writing and re- tail management. He said he believes his experience as CEO of Ha- waii Island Humane So- ciety, where he managed three animal care facili- ties, and the Terra Haute Indiana Humane Society, where he was the direc- tor, have prepared him for the OCHS position and allowed him to spot some areas that will be among the first to be addressed. “The shelter needs some major updating. The building has been clearly well maintained but has not had any ma- jor upgrades in years,” Brown said. “We hope to be launching long overdue upgrades to our animal housing area and we are in the process of conducting a needs assessment and a master plan for reno- vations. … I also see the need for conducting cap- ital campaigns for shelter improvements. “I believe OCHS has the opportunity to pioneer the field of virtual volun- teering, and of course save more lives.” The opportunity pre- sented at OCHS was one Brown said he is pleased to tackle. “I have been in animal welfare and animal shel- tering for over 20 years. I have worked in diverse settings and with a vari- ety of people, but I like to think my career start- ed when my grandfather and I rehabbed two or- phan black bear cubs for the Pennsylvania Game Commission,” he told Siu- slaw News. “I have been able to follow my passion and I have a really strong background in operations and well as public engage- ment.” Get Results...List With Ed. FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 1318 Rhododendron Dr. • 541-997-2523 Sunday Service 11am ( Children Sunday School) Mid-Week Activities, all ages. FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 87738 Hwy 101 at Heceta Beach Road All are welcome to explore the answer. In lieu of our regular service, we will be videotaping the sermon and have it available from YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UC1h3s3lhuRKRCXNxbF8H3Nw). www.FlorenceUUF.org - (541) 997.2840 Siuslaw News + 4836 Laguna Ave – Luxury lake living on nearly 5 acres. This 4,000 sqft, 4 bdrm, 5 bath home has lake views with private dock. 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