Facility Type:

Critical Access Hospital

Community Type:

Rural

Community/Service Population:

10,001 - 25,000 / 10,001 - 25,000

Community Information:

Baker City, Oregon (pop. 10,000) is situated in the valley between the rugged Elkhorn and Eagle Cap Mountains. From the Elkhorn Range of the Blue Mountains to the waters of the Snake River, Baker County (pop. 18,000) is an outdoor recreation enthusiast's playground with fishing, hunting, rafting, biking, skiing and other outdoor pursuits. Majestic mountain ranges tower over blue ribbon streams and rivers. Rich forests are punctuated by clear, high-mountain lakes. Interstate 84 easily connects Baker City to several major metropolitan areas, including Boise (125 miles east), Portland and Seattle. An area rich in cultural heritage and scenic beauty, Baker is wide open for discovery! For more information on Baker City, Oregon, please visit www.bakercity.com.

Community Selling Points:

Recreational Opportunities, Perception of Community, Community Need/Support of Health Professional

3RNET Network Coordinator
Contact Information:

Trixie Lacas
Oregon Office of Rural Health
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd

Portland, OR 97201-3098
Tel: 971-235-6827
ortizt@ohsu.edu
Oregon Office of Rural Health

J-1 Contact Information:

Dia Shuhart
Oregon Health Authority/Primary Care Office
1225 Ferry St., SE
First Floor
Salem, OR 97301
Tel: 503-373-0364