Healthcare System Overview

An In-Depth Look into the Healthcare System

Our Mission

Quality healthcare with a personal touch.

Our Vision

Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center will improve the health and viability of the community by working to be the best place for patients to receive care, for employees to work, and for providers to practice medicine.

Our Values

Compassion: we care deeply, are active listeners, practice empathy, and welcome all who walk through our doors as family.
Patient-Centered Care: our care is respectful and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, and values.
Teamwork: we ask for help when we need it and accept support from one another. Our dedication to quality patient care is measured in the times we come together to make a difference for our patients, peers, and stakeholders.
Community: we are empowered to volunteer our time and resources to inspire a culture of collaboration with patients, community partners, and stakeholders.
Professionalism: we have respect for self and for others. We practice open and honest communication built on a foundation of trust.
Integrity: we keep our commitments and are accountable for our behavior. We demonstrate humility and accept forgiveness.

About Southern Coos Hospital and Health Center

At Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center, we are guided by a shared mission to provide quality healthcare with a personal touch. Our mission comes to life through our commitment to our core values of Compassion, Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork, Community, Professionalism, and Integrity.

Southern Coos Hospital is committed to delivering the best healthcare to our community. To better understand and address the healthcare needs of our residents, we regularly conduct community health needs assessments (CHNA). You can access our latest assessments below:

• SCHHC 2020 CHNA
• SCHHC 2024 CHNA

A Legacy of Care: History of Hospitals in Bandon, Oregon

Dr. Roland V. (R.V.) Leep, M.D. (1887 – 1929)
Born in Myrtle Point, OR, Dr. Leep began his medical practice in Bandon in 1912. He quickly established an Emergency Hospital and became a central figure in local healthcare until his untimely death in 1929.

R.L. Leep Memorial Hospital (1937 – 1955)
This hospital, located on First Street in Old Town Bandon, originally served survivors of the 1936 Bandon fire and continued to provide essential medical care until it closed in 1955.

Southern Coos General Hospital (1960 – 1999)
Organized in 1955 and opened in 1960, Southern Coos General Hospital served the community until it closed in December 1999, making way for the current Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center.

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center
Opened in December 1999, our 21-bed hospital continues to serve Southern Coos County and Northern Curry County, a primary service area home to about 10,000 residents. Our facility was granted Critical Access Hospital designation in November 2000, and we opened a Multi-Specialty Clinic in March 2015.

Our Community

A Great Place to Live and Work
Nestled where the Coquille River meets the sea, Bandon and the surrounding areas of Oregon’s South Coast offer a unique blend of natural beauty and community spirit. With its white-sand beaches, vibrant Old Town, and attractions like the Face Rock Creamery and Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Bandon is a thriving community perfect for families, retirees, and entrepreneurs alike.

Enjoy mild weather year-round, reminiscent of Ireland, and explore opportunities for river, lake, and ocean fishing. Whether throwing a crab pot into the Coquille River or strolling through the historic streets, Bandon offers a rich and rewarding lifestyle.

To learn more about Bandon, visit:
• Bandon Chamber of Commerce
• City of Bandon