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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2021 | 5A PEACEHEALTH WILL REQUIRE COVID-19 VACCINATION BY AUG. 31 On Aug. 3, PeaceHealth announced that starting Aug. 31, 2021, all care- givers will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit a qualifying medical ex- emption. Unvaccinated individuals will be sub- ject to regular COVID-19 testing, as well as addi- tional masking, potential reassignment to non-pa- tient care settings, and other safety protocols. The policy will apply to all caregivers, including providers, students, con- Watch “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 www.churchofchristfl orence.org We are open and ready to assist you! Johnston Motor Company Since 1939 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 tractors, vendors, and volunteers. “Though nearly 80% of PeaceHealth caregivers have already been vacci- nated, the rise in hospi- talizations in our commu- nities is a stark reminder that we are facing a public health emergency and we must do more,” said Dr. Doug Koekkoek, Peace- Health’s Chief Physician Executive. “We believe all healthcare workers who are medically able should get a COVID-19 vaccine to keep themselves, our patients and our com- munities safe. Doing so is part of our mission to promote personal and community health and our vision to make sure that every person receives safe, compassionate care.” While the organization has had high rates of vol- untary caregiver vacci- nation, after thoughtful deliberation and a for- mal ethical discernment, PeaceHealth joins many health systems across the country, and professional organizations including the Catholic Health As- sociation, the American Hospital Association, the American Medical As- sociation, the American Nurses Association and others, in ensuring public health by requiring vacci- nation. Bob K. Pelz, MD, Peace- Health’s system Medical Director of Infection Pre- vention, noted that, “New variants of COVID-19 pose a critical threat to those unable to be vacci- nated, including children and the medically vulner- able. It is our moral obli- gation to first do no harm and act for the common good. COVID-19 vaccines are proven to be the best way to protect ourselves and reduce the likelihood of harming others.” This new policy is a re- flection of the organiza- tion’s shared commitment to ensure every patient receives safe care at Peace- Health and is part of a multi-measured approach to protect caregivers and patients, along with the supply of personal protec- tive equipment, routine testing, masking, social distancing, diligent hy- giene, contact tracing and proper quarantining. PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has ap- proximately 16,000 care- givers, a medical group practice with more than 1,200 providers and 10 medical centers serv- ing both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. The Sisters shared expertise and transferred wisdom from one medical center to another, always finding the best way to serve the unmet need for healthcare in their communities. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of the founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stew- ardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its mission. For more information, visit peacehealth.org. COVID from page 1A respond to public health emergencies via regu- lation. ONA is eager to continue our work with hospitals and community groups to encourage vac- cinations through a wide range of options includ- ing free vaccine clinics, vaccine education, vac- cination incentives and community outreach to improve vaccination rates and address the rampant disinformation that is creating uncertainty and fueling vaccine hesitancy. “Vaccination is a critical tool to keep Oregonians healthy and safe and Gov. Brown’s announcement today will help close the gap in vaccination rates for Oregon’s valuable health care workers.” The new rule applies to personnel in health care settings who have direct or indirect contact with patients or infectious ma- terials. The Governor’s Office continues to look at ad- ditional health and safety options to protect Orego- nians against the highly contagious Delta variant, including vaccination and testing policies for state workers, with conver- sations continuing with stakeholders about how similar protective mea- sures can be implemented in various state workplac- es. Brown called on oth- er public and private employers in Oregon to consider measures to fa- cilitate their employees’ access to vaccines: “As we have throughout this pan- demic, we are learning to adapt to the new reality the Delta variant has cre- ated. I am encouraging Oregon cities, counties, businesses, and employers to think creatively, and to consider measures such as paid time off for vac- cination, and incentives for employees, in addition to instituting masking requirements and other health and safety mea- sures in the workplace. I am doing the same with the State of Oregon’s workforce, as we look for ways to remove barriers to easy access to vaccina- tion.” State law currently pro- hibits employers from in- dependently mandating vaccines for certain lim- ited categories of work- ers, including health care workers, an issue the governor intends to work with stakeholders and leg- islators to address in the February 2022 session. Scott Palmer of the Or- egon Nurses Association (ONA) said: “This is a reasonable and sensible approach which respects the individual choices of health care workers while also protecting pub- lic health. ONA believes COVID-19 vaccinations are critical to protecting our members, our pa- tients, our families and our communities and we urge all Oregonians who can get vaccinated to do so now. “ONA is also gratified to note that Oregon’s cur- rent law provides the state the flexibility necessary to Faith – Friendship - Fellowship – Fun CHURCH DIRECTORY To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441 BAHA’I FAITH OF FLORENCE Ongoing Devotions, Study Circles, Services To The Community, Informal Gatherings. For Information, Visit Us On Facebook: Baha’I Community of Florence, Oregon Or Phone 541-590-0779 BAY BERRY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Friday Evenings – 7 PM SINGSPIRATION You are invited to come and sing your favorite Ole Time Gospel songs. Come and enjoy a time of fellowship & refreshments before we sing. NEW LOCATION Now Meeting in Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church at 1935 East 25th Street For Info: Jack - 541-999-8278 or Ron - mccrary9483@gmail.com THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 2705 Munsel Lake Road, All are welcome! Sunday Worship Services are at 10 AM & 11:15 AM. Bishop Larry Farnsworth 541-999-1979 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. CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD Corner of 10th & Maple- 541-997-3533 Sunday Services are 9am and 11am and on Facebook live and KCST at 11am Wednesdays at 7pm https://www.fl orencecrossroadag.org/church-online Other platforms update after the service. fl orencecrossroadag.org offi ce@fl orencecrossroadag.org FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2nd & Ivy - 541-997-2961 - Non-Denominational Service is on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service also streaming live at 10:00 am at fl orencechurch.com FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 87738 Hwy 101 at Heceta Beach Road RUAUU? All are welcome to explore the answer. Until it is safe to meet in person, Sunday Worship Services are available 24/7 on our website: www.florenceuuf.org FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025 Link to Sunday services at www.fl orenceunitedmethodist.org or fi nd us on Facebook. 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. Wednesday Bible Study returns this Fall. Website: fl orence4square.com NEW LIFE LUTHERAN E.L.C.A. 21st & Spruce Streets—997-8113 Interim Pastor David Brauer-Rieke, All are welcome. Sunday in-person worship service@ 10:30. Also available to you on website www.fl orencenewlifelutheran.org. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW 3996 N Hwy 101 541-997-7136 Internet and in person Sunday services at 10AM, Call the church for details. Reverend Greg Wood All Welcome. Come as you are. through Oregon’s Coastal Playground and make a personalized keepsake for friends and family. NEW LOCATIONS & CHARMS IN 2021 RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) “War is still not the answer.” FCNL We meet Sunday’s at 11am in our homes. Call 408-482-1141 or 541-997-4237 for locations. RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S. Worship Services 10am 1st & 2nd Sunday and 8am 3rd & 4th Sunday 85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038 DVD of Weekly worship service available. www.puppro.wixite.com/rlcfl orence ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL Church Welcomes You FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST Worship Sun. 9am Wed 11am 2135 19th St. Pre-Denominational (Romans 16:16) 541-997-6600 standssecretary19@gmail.com Labyrinth & 1833 Tamarack Street Garden daily 8am-5pm (2 blocks east of Hwy. 101 on 18th St.) “Be the change.” Bible Study: Sunday 10 a.m.; Worship: Sunday 11 a.m. www.churchofchristfl orence.org SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES CATHOLIC CHURCH FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312 1318 Rhododendron Dr. • 541-997-2523 COVID-19 Compliant Masses have been scheduled. Sunday Service 11am ( Children Sunday School) Please call our offi ce for details. Mid-Week Activities, all ages. FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 4445 Hwy 101 (South of Fred Meyer) – 997-3951 Worship on Saturday 11:00 A.M. Adult/Children’s Sabbath School 10:00 A.M. FOLLOW THE CHARM TRAIL Give us a call 541-997-3441 to get us your updates or email to: mberg@thesiuslawnews.com Organized by the Siuslaw News fl orencecharmtrail.com • @FlorenceCharmTrail