La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – The La Pine Community Health Center formally broke floor on its main campus enlargement venture on August 10. The centerpiece of the venture is a brand new three-story, 27,000-square-foot Wellness Center, positioned adjoining to the present medical and administrative constructing bordered by First Street, Bluewood Avenue and Huntington Road in La Pine.  

The groundbreaking occasion was well-attended by native, county and state officers, in addition to residents of South County, together with LCHC workers, board, and volunteers. Speakers included State Representative E. Werner Reschke, Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang, and LCHC CEO Erin Trapp. Other notable attendees included Deschutes County Commissioners Tony DeBone and Patti Adair, representatives from Stemach Design + Architecture and General Contractor Skanska.

Other attendees included former CEO Charla De Hate, underneath whose management the imaginative and prescient for the Wellness Center was forged. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden visited the positioning on August 12 to indicate his continued assist of LCHC that started in 2009 when it grew to become a Federally Qualified Health Center.

“The driving force behind this campus expansion is a commitment to ensuring local access to quality healthcare for all, regardless of their socioeconomic status,” acknowledged Erin Trapp, CEO. “The unwavering dedication of our staff, the support of our collaborative partners, and the trust of our patients have all contributed to making La Pine Community Health Center a beacon of hope and healing in our community and beyond.”

The assist and advocacy of U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, together with Representative Reschke and the Deschutes County Commissioners was acknowledged, as this assist has secured $3 million in state funding and $3.1 million in federal funding. In his feedback, Reschke mentioned, “Access to modern health care is essential for a healthy community.”

The $14 million venture goals to:

• Increase native entry to major medical care, dental providers, and psychological well being packages
• Add entry to diagnostic imaging together with mammograms, CT scans, and ultrasound procedures
• Expand group well being schooling and outreach packages
• Provide childcare assets for LCHC workers aiding in workers recruitment, retention, and enrichment

For extra details about the La Pine Community Health Center and its providers, please go to www.lapinehealth.org or contact Courtney Ignazzitto at (541) 876-2135 or cignazzitto@lapinehealth.org.