1775 Thompson Rd, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

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Bay Area Hospital (BAH) is a community-driven initiative founded in 1952. The Bay Area Hospital District built a new hospital through a bond levy and has since operated without additional property tax funds, making it unique in Oregon.

An elected Board of Directors oversees the district, supported by committees such as Finance, Quality & Patient Safety, Foundation, and Joint Conference. This collaborative effort ensures BAH continues to deliver exceptional care and support to the community.

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Board and
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Overview

Bay Area Hospital District Board of Directors

The Board of Directors has many responsibilities, but its primary purpose is to organize itself and the administration of the District’s facilities and programs in a manner that facilitates the expedient performance of assigned duties, including adopting suitable bylaws and establishing a plan of organization providing single and distinct lines of authority and responsibility.

Additionally, they formulate the philosophy and policies of the District for the direction of its management, appoint the CEO, and identify the changing needs of the community and the changes in the legal and regulatory climate. They provide oversight but do not manage aspects of daily operations.

Finance Committee

The Committee’s responsibilities include reviewing monthly financial statements, hiring annual auditors, reviewing and recommending capital purchases to the Board, reviewing the annual budget with recommendations to the Board, reviewing investments, and overseeing retirement plans and policies.

Quality Patient Safety Committee (QPSC)

The QPSC assists in building a culture of quality, accountability, and safety. The QPSC and the Board are committed to providing a positive, safe, and engaging environment for providers, employees, students, and volunteers. To ensure the Hospital and its related services deliver the highest possible level of quality patient care, the Committee will oversee the satisfaction and safety of patients and staff. The QPSC will also oversee ongoing assessment, improvement, and monitoring of key prioritized organizational processes, outcomes, and external reporting. The Board looks to the QPSC to review, assess, and recommend Board action for all quality matters brought before the Board.

Medical Executive Committee (MEC)

The Medical Executive Committee (MEC) acts as a representative of the medical staff. The Committee proposes change and enacts policies, procedures, and other items to improve patient care and medical staff structure. They are also responsible for reviewing providers for membership in the hospital’s medical staff and making recommendations to the board for approval.

The Foundation Committee

The Foundation Committee considers which projects and organizational needs are appropriate for charitable support. It identifies and connects the organization to those individuals and businesses with the interest and ability to help fund those initiatives. The Foundation exists to support the Hospital and collaborates with the Hospital to maximize its impact and understand what capital and programmatic priorities are required to support. This Committee is currently inactive, but we will post notice when it’s reconvened.

Bay Area Hospital District Meeting Notices

Schedule of Upcoming Meetings:

The Bay Area Hospital District’s Board of Directors will hold their regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025, in the Myrtle Conference room at Bay Area Hospital, 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, Oregon, beginning at 6:05 p.m. This will be a combined Board and Finance Committee meeting.

The Board Education Session will take place on Monday, Nov 10, 2025, in the Spruce/Fir Conference room at Bay Area Hospital, 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, Oregon, beginning at 3:00 p.m.

Agenda and Board documents will be posted once they are finalized. Meeting dial in access will be listed below. While the Oregon mask mandates have been lifted, masking supplies will be available if desired.

The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to Denise Bowers, Executive Assistant, Administration Office of Bay Area Hospital, at 541.269.8135.

The Bay Area Hospital District’s Quality and Patient Safety Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Bay Area Hospital will hold this meeting in person beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the Myrtle Conference Room. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct regularly scheduled business related to the quality and safety of patient care. Public attendance and input are welcome.

If you would like to attend this meeting, please reserve your place by calling Bay Area Hospital Quality Division at 541.266.7923 and speak with Tina Warlick, Executive Assistant or by email at tina.warlick@bayareahospital.org. While the Oregon mask mandates have been lifted, masking supplies will be available if desired.
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to Tina Warlick, Executive Assistant, Administration Office of Bay Area Hospital, at 541.266.7923.

The Bay Area Hospital District’s Board of Directors will hold their regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025, in the Myrtle Conference room at Bay Area Hospital, 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, Oregon, beginning at 6:05 p.m.

The Board Education Session will take place on Monday, Dec 8, 2025, in the Spruce/Fir Conference room at Bay Area Hospital, 1775 Thompson Road, Coos Bay, Oregon, beginning at 4:00 p.m.

Agenda and Board documents will be posted once they are finalized. Meeting dial in access will be listed below. While the Oregon mask mandates have been lifted, masking supplies will be available if desired.

The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to Denise Bowers, Executive Assistant, Administration Office of Bay Area Hospital, at 541.269.8135.

Document Archive & Procedures

2025 2024 2023

Sept 9, 2025 Board meeting Audio recording.

Oct 14, 2025 Board meeting Audio recording.

2025 2024 2023
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HOW TO FILE A PUBLIC MEETING GRIEVANCE

ORS 192.705 grievance requirements:

ORS 192.705 allows a person who believes a governing body has violated Oregon public meetings law (ORS 192.610 to 192.705) to file a written grievance. The grievance must:

  • Be in writing;
  • Be filed with the public body within 30 days of the alleged violation;
  • Set forth the specific facts and circumstances that are alleged to violate public meetings law;
  • State the identity of the person filing the grievance; and
  • Contain any other information required by OAR 199-050-0070.

 

How to file a grievance. Submit a written grievance via the methods below:

By email to:denise.bowers@bayareahospital.org

By mail to:
Bay Area Hospital
Attention Denise Bowers
1775 Thompson Road
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

In Person:
Denise Bowers
Bay Area Hospital-Administration Office
1775 Thompson Road
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

Monday through Friday from 8:00 am-1:00 pm and 2-5:00 pm, excluding holidays.

What happens after I file a grievance?

The governing body has 21 days after receiving the grievance to provide a written response to the person who filed the grievance and send a copy of the grievance and response to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission. If you have questions, please call 541.269.8135.

Hospital Board Members

Our board members bring decades of combined experience, offering diverse expertise and leadership. They guide us in delivering exceptional healthcare in our community.

The Board Chair is to keep governance integrity, which lies with the Board, as does governance authority. The Chairperson leads this process, which results in high-performance governance. They are responsible for facilitating board meetings and ensuring adherence to all agendas and organizational business items. The Board Vice Chair is familiar with the Chair’s duties, participates actively in Board leadership, is mentored by the Board Chair, and leads meetings if the Board Chair is absent. The Board Treasurer meets all duties of the role of Board members and serves as Chairperson of the Finance Committee. They manage, along with the Finance Committee, the Board’s review of and action related to the organization’s finances. They also work with the CEO and CFO to ensure reporting and other financial duties are fulfilled. The Board Secretary meets all duties of the role of Board members, ensures that all Board records are properly maintained, ensures accuracy, safety, and effective management, and signs all Board meeting minutes to signify their review. The other two positions are designated Members at Large, with no specific pre-defined role. Their duties are flexible and set forth by the organization’s needs and the Board’s direction.

Simon Alonzo

Simon Alonzo

Board Chair

Simon.Alonzo@bayareahospital.org

Simon Alonzo serves as Bay Area Hospital’s Board of Directors Chairman. A graduate of Marshfield High School and a longtime resident of Coos County, he has remained closely connected to the community throughout his personal and professional life.

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Thomas McAndrew

Thomas McAndrew

Vice Chairman

Thomas.McAndrew@bayareahospital.org

Dr. McAndrew serves as Bay Area Hospital’s Board of Directors Vice Chairman. He received his B.A. in Zoology in 1977 from Humbolt State University, Arcata, California. His Master of Public Health was obtained from UCLA School of Public Health in 1980

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Patrice Parrott

Patrice Parrott

Secretary

cns2518@outlook.com

Patrice Parrott is Bay Area Hospital’s Board of Directors Secretary. Patrice holds a Master’s Degree from Oregon Health & Science University, an advanced degree as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, was a Registered Nurse for over 35 years, and is now retired.

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Kyle Stevens

Kyle Stevens

Treasurer

Kyle.Stevens@bayareahospital.org

Kyle Stevens serves as Bay Area Hospital’s Board of Directors Treasurer. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Global Logistics and Supply Chain, and his master’s degree in Global Supply Chain from the University of Alaska.

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Brandon Saada

Brandon Saada

Member at Large

Brandon.Saada@bayareahospital.org

Brandon Saada serves as a member at large on Bay Area Hospitals Board of Directors. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from George Mason University, a BSN in Nursing from Marymount University,

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John Uno

John Uno

Member at Large

juno@epuerto.org

Dr. John Uno serves as a member at large on the Bay Area Hospitals Board of Directors. His medical degree was earned at the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine.

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