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Patient & Family Advisory Council

The Forks Community Hospital Patient and Family Advisory Council will be dedicated to enhancing health care for all patients with the patients at the

Una carta a nuestra comunidad

To Our Community

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Heidi Anderson; Chief Executive Officer

Forks Community Hospital and the Board of Commissioners are excited to announce Heidi Anderson has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer. H

A Letter from Tim Cournyer, Forks Community Hospital; CEO

Residents of Clallam Count PHD #1, After months of consideration I have decided to retire from my position as CEO of Forks Community Hospital. This wa

Saturday Appointments at Bogachiel Clinic

Beginning March 21, 2020 Bogachiel Clinic will no longer be open on Saturdays. We thank you for your partnership and understanding as we work to ensur

Forks Family Medical Clinic

Forks Family Medical Clinic is open and accepting new patients. Call today to establish care with one of our three providers. Forks Family Medial Clin

Welcome Dr. Osland

Dr. Osland has come to Forks Community Hospital and Boagchiel Clinic as the new orthopedist, orthopedic surgeon, and sport medicine physician.  He is

Practical Winter Safety Suggestions

As winter has arrived, now is the time to put practical safety tips into practice. Tim Wade; Ambulance Supervisor and REMVAC LIAISON at Forks Communit

Fair Well Teresa Neprud

Teresa Neprud’s short term assignment has come to an end and she will be leaving us the 20th of December.

Same Day Appointments versus Walk In Appointments

What is the difference between a walk in appointment and a same day appointment? Walk In Appointments Walk in visits in a clinic setting are not pre b

Have you been exposed to the measles?

What should I do if I have been exposed to the measles or am not immune?

Way to be a Quitter!

Tina Warner, Ted Cress, and 7 others joined the Forks Community Hospital Great American Smoke Out which ran May 16, 2018 – May 16, 2019. Tina an

Bardy Carnation Ambulatory Patch

Forks Community Hospital has joined UW, Harborview Medical Center, Evergreen, Overlake, and Virginia Mason in offering the Bardy CAM Patch for quality

Fork Community Hospital named Center of Excellence in Infection Prevention

Forks Community Hospital is the ONLY Critical Access Hospital in the United States to be certified as a Center of Excellence in Infection Prevention.

Antibiotics do not always CURE

Antibiotics are only needed for treating certain infections caused by bacteria. Viral illnesses CANNOT be treated with antibiotics. Click image below

Long Term Care Unit – Emergency Preparedness

Friday, December 7, 2018 the Forks Community Hospital will be participating in an interdepartmental evacuation drill. The Long Term Care Facilities wi

HRSA recognizes FCH as champions of rural health

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration HRSA NEWS ROOM https://www.hrsa.gov/about/news/press-relea

FCH awarded Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll

Forks Community Hospital is one of 20 hospitals on the Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll. The Honor Roll consists of both very small and very large

Birch appointed to FCH Board

At the Tuesday, Oct. 25, meeting of the Forks Community Hospital Board of Commissioners, Patricia Birch was selected to assume Gerry Lane’s commission

Forks Community Hospital received the Washington State Hospital Association’s 2016 Achieving Best Care Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  October 18, 2016 Forks Community Hospital received the Washington State Hospital Association’s 2016 Achieving Best Care Award

Olympic Corrections Center Supports Long Term Care

Staff at Olympic Corrections Center responded once again this year to assist Forks Community Hospital’s Long Term Care (LTC) by donating candy for chi

FPD gets AEDs

A few months ago Forks Community Hospital staff members, Laura Kripinski, Laci Johnson and Rebecca Wilson, started a fundraising campaign to provide a

Forks Ambulance Adds New Emergency Vehicle To Fleet

Forks, WA, June 30, 2016– Forks Ambulance has added a new vehicle to better serve the community of Forks and the surrounding areas.  A 2013 Ford Exped

When Every Minute counts from the Forks Forum 06/16/2016

You are having a heart attack! And if you live in Forks or the surrounding area, you know that we rely on our volunteer ambulance crews to drive from

Riding out a Disaster Drill in Forks

Tuesday, June 7, was a great day for a disaster drill. It was partly sunny, a high of 74 degrees and a light breeze. When the real thing happens it pr

FCH Communications from the Forks Forum 11/28/15

Forks Community Hospital would like to welcome back LaRayne Ness, ARNP, to the Bogachiel Clinic.  She will be fulfilling the Pain Management role star