1775 Thompson Rd, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

(541) 269-8111

Community Support

Bay Area Hospital offers a range of classes and support groups to enhance community health and wellness. These educational opportunities cover various topics, including coping with health issues, maintaining wellness, and improving overall health. For expectant parents, the hospital provides maternity and well-baby classes, breastfeeding sessions, and labor preparation workshops. Additionally, cancer support groups are available, offering emotional and informational support for patients and their families.

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Community Health & Wellness

Bright Beginnings

Provides a safe and nurturing environment for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Their stimulating early learning experience focuses on social/emotional, physical, and cognitive development. The center encourages lifelong learning while fostering a sense of belonging and identity. Parental involvement and open communication are key aspects of their supportive community.

Classes & Support Groups

We offer a variety of classes and support groups to enhance community well-being. From maternity and well-baby classes to cancer support groups, they provide educational opportunities for coping with health issues, staying well, and improving overall health.

Community Benefits

Our doctors and nurses are your neighbors, and our team reaches many families throughout Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties. Our Community Benefits Report highlights our commitment to improving community health and lowering the cost of care.

340B Program

Plays a crucial role in supporting the hospital’s ability to provide services to underinsured and uninsured patients, regardless of their ability to pay. Participation in this program allows Bay Area Hospital to address the community’s healthcare needs more fully.

Kids’ HOPE Center

Provides a safe and supportive environment for children who have experienced abuse. Their mission is to reduce child abuse through community awareness, intervention, and healing support. The center follows a “medical model” for abuse investigations, focusing on the whole health—both physical and emotional—of victims. Services include neutral, non-leading forensic interviews, medical examinations by a board-certified pediatrician, and respectful treatment throughout the process.

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Foundation

Draws together resources to support how its mission is carried out through our facility and healthcare services. Local non-profits are encouraged to apply for BAH Community Foundation grants. The Foundation awards Community Grants to organizations working collaboratively to foster better health and quality of life for residents of Oregon’s South Coast.