With more low income housing being built everywhere in CC, I am concerned about who will foot the bill for the added population with no means to pay property taxes. An increase in population means added health care needs. OMC is not taking new patients. I was told that because I haven't used the services of OMC in over three years that I am considered a new patient and OMC cannot take me. I'd have to try Jamestown. What?! ...What?! I just got slammed in new property taxes, but OMC can't take me as a new patient! I went to Jamestown and scheduled an appointment. It'll be several months before I see a doctor, but at least I got in. Those of us who spoke out against the levy lid lift KNEW we'd get nothing but a kick in the gut with this huge tax increase with no requirements for accountability and transparency. Thank you, Jeff for all of this info. It's helpful and appreciated.
I just have to laugh at the fact that "we" in Clallam County have all been lied to, deceived, and tricked by the "Wolfe in sheep's clothing"~! Gee, who could have seen THAT coming~? Ha Ha Ha!!! Of course, after the past 5+ years of playing a terrible role in the COVID & dangerous and deadly fake "vaccine" malpractice spree that murdered millions of men, women, and children and disabled many millions more, it was pretty obvious that many folks would steer clear of the hospitals and even doctors all over the US and world if they were paying any attention to what was really going on. So, it is no surprise that the local hospital administration would cook up a scheme to bilk the taxpayers one last time before they sold the community out to run for cover before any criminal prosecutions could begin~! I have been successfully analyzing exactly this kind of criminal behavior for well over 50 years, and I have to admit that I NEVER enjoy having my worst suspicions and analytical conclusions proven to be correct~! Anyway, going forward I would strongly suggest that the good folks of Clallam County completely refrain from approving another penny in taxes, revenue, or funding of ANY kind, until we purge the government shysters and the other criminals from their positions of power in our community... The local hospital was NEVER going to close its doors or limit the very bread & butter services that it needs to remain profitable. Even if the hospital did close its doors entirely, which would actually be an improvement in many cases, you can bet that others would step in to fill the local demand for those services! Economics 101~! The hospital administration, school district administration, and criminals in the governments here have nothing but a history of using extremely disgusting brutal and sadistic low level "Fear Porn" tactics to trick the low information emotionally weak Individuals into obeying the most ridiculous dictates. These evil criminal characters who dare to abuse their restricted authority and limited power ruthlessly abuse everyone every chance that they get, so they are the biggest problems that we face and they can never be trusted~!!! JUST SAY NO~!
I accepted two of vaccines and still succumbed to bat flu which wasn't a death sentence and no worse in severity than a common cold. I still see people wearing their slave masks.
Thank you for your difficult comment and our hearts here go out to you and all who were seduced by the criminals about this COVID assault upon humanity. Everyone has been brainwashed by these evil satanic criminals of humanity, but it is within us all to Individually learn to reject evil wherever we encounter it. Fear is our enemy, but due concern is our duty and rightful responsibility~! There is a possibility that you were not exposed to the mRNA bioweapon that many received from the fake COVID "vaccines". The man-made mRNA bioweapon apparently does destroy 20% of an Individuals immune system every time they receive one, from what the real & honorable laboratory scientists have been finding. Unfortunately, people are still dying from these mRNA vaccines that they took years ago, because they are well known to shorten the victim's life span. The GREAT news is that the criminals of humanity never produce anything that they themselves can't cure or avoid, so we believe that there are many inexpensive detoxing protocols that folks can follow to remove the mRNA poisons and hopefully restore the immune system. I can give you some of these detoxing protocols to look into, but you always have to do your own research and decide what is best for you. Just so you know, we here regularly follow several of the detoxing protocols as a precaution, even though we never took a COVID vaccine, so we practice exactly what we preach. To date, we have lost almost $500,000 worth of Income, because my wife was one of the finest vascular ultrasound diagnostic experts in the world and as such, she always put the patient's well-being & best interests first over the decades that she was in the medical industry. She dared to honestly answer her patients' questions about COVID and the dangerous and deadly vaccines, so the criminals within the healthcare Industrial complex fired her, destroyed her career, and threatened to criminally prosecute her just for telling the truth! We knew that the criminals would NEVER criminally prosecute her because we had all of the evidence that proved that this was indeed a mass murder genocidal attack upon humanity right from the beginning, and they could not afford to be exposed for the murderers that they truly are. To be completely fair, some doctors and medical workers also took the vaccines, so they are/were likely just stupid and ignorant because they had the ultimate duty to know what they were really doing. The ironic truth is that many of those folks are now dead or disabled because of their foolish behavior. Then again, look for the doctors and medical workers who didn't take the vaccines, but profited by administering them to everyone else, because they will definitely be criminally prosecuted for their crimes against humanity in due time~! No joke~! Anyway, our prayers go out to you, and we hope that you live long and well~! Folks who survive this ugly period of history will be amazed at just how great things will be after the dust settles and America and the entire world will change for the better~! Have a great day! Sincerely, Mike P.S. Those folks who wear those useless and even dangerous masks that you still see out there are without doubt the most unintelligent Individuals in society, because they are actually harming their own health~! This is a "survival of the fittest" world my friend, and with our Individual freedom of choice comes a corresponding Individual responsibility that many completely fail to understand. "That's All Folks"~! Be a survivor and live well~!
I simply do my humble best to bumble through, by giving a voice to the "Constitutionally correct" Americans who need as much support as possible now :) Not that I am speaking for anyone but myself, but I am just contributing to the greater good as you are doing. Have a great week and stay safe at these crazy times~!
While "we" may not be able to exactly fix stupid, we sure can remove it and eliminate it from infecting our otherwise wonderful community and that always takes time, but I am quite sure that process is already unfolding~! The criminals of humanity always put up a HUGE fight and project the image of never quitting, until that one beautiful day when "POOF" they are gone~! One way or another ;-) That is the real history of civilization in most cases, especially when the population has had more than enough abuse and I believe that it is fair to say that "we" (in Clallam County, America, and the entire world) have had more than enough abuse already~! Keep the faith~! Sincerely, Mike
Why does Olympic Medical Center (OMC) advertise ANYWHERE? OMC is the ONLY hospital near hear. Why does the OMC need any billboards? Our county commissioners are rubber stamping expenditure and promoting more and more help for drug addictions and indigent population while ignoring the problems at OUR county hospital. Commissioners tout all the PIZZA PARTIES and how they help convince addicts to use our facilities, while we all wait for hours for emergency health care. The hospital seems to be designed to administer primary health care at the triage center rather then triage care. Maladministration and improper prioritization of resources is causing doctors to flee this hospital, with little hope of being replaced. Seems like 'leaders' of this county seem to be recruiting drug addicts and indigents to the area for free health care, free drug paraphernalia, free housing, free transportation, free pizza, etc. All free stuff paid for by property taxes, gas taxes, sales taxes, excise taxes, taxes, taxes, and more taxes. WHO IS PAYING THE TAXES??? WHO IS BENEFITING???
I had to wait for 10 hours for a 15-minute cardioversion. The next time I needed the same procedure, I went to Port Townsend and only had to wait 3 minutes.
Mark, I ran a medical clinic in Olympia and when I moved here tried getting a job at OMC. I know of many qualified medical personnel who have also tried but they don’t want skilled workers in my opinion, they want the unskilled so they can mold them into their ways
They DO turn down talented and skilled candidates from wherever to hire people who are from Port Angeles. Family members go first, hence the big push behind keeping OMC locally run. They know an outside organization won’t tolerate it.
No thank you, I wouldn’t fit in with their politics. I know of a doctor who they go after all the time because he doesn’t like their politics and they even told him that he needed to go to Seattle to show support for LGTBQ
The rich and greedy 1%. Caring for people shouldn’t be tainted with money. If you believe in god and Christ then you believe in caring for the sick and needy not because they paid their taxes but because it was the right thing to do. You’re correct in that they shouldn’t be waisting money on ads cause yeah, what is the alternative? I’m sure there is some cleaning of house that needs to be done to the OMC board. Blaming the boards failures on the people that come here needing help is not Christ like. “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” 1 John 4:7-8
Does OMC stand for Obfuscate, Muddle, and Corrupt?
Remember, too, that OMC And Jamestown Family Health both refused to prescribe PROVEN Covid Cure, Hydroxychloroquine plus zinc, in favor of VERY expensive and questionably effective and kidney-damaging Remdesivir. Is this how they make profits? By keeping people sick? To by fair, this Covid cure was pushed by Fauci and the CDC, AMA, and FDA, despite people al KNOWING that it was untrue. Emails found in Fauci's computer revealed that he knew about the cure back in 2008. Yet, hospitals across the nation cashed in by keeping people sick, hospitalized and on Remdesivir. And OMC was complicit. Truly a sad state of affairs and direct violation of the Hippocratic Oath. Oh wait, the businesspeople that run hospitals do not take that oath and solely worship money. We can do better with a transparent merger.
Really? I think you might need to go. I’m happy to take you if you need a ride or help. I’m always happy to help my neighbors in need when they need it and obviously you do since you’re writing all this RACIST bullshit. You have my number so give me a call. Love you so much Uncle Jeff!
OMC stand for “what the hell other hospital are you going to go to if you live in Sequim, port angels, forks (their hospital has an extremely limited capabilities / capacity) or any other part of clallam county”. So good luck with that if you get hurt and need help faster than you can get to Seattle or Silverdale. Be grateful you even have access.
Will you tell that to my neighbor who has type one diabetes and relies on insulin to stay alive. How could they prevent needing insulin or modern medicine? They and I would love to know. They spend a lot of money on insulin to stay alive and it’s getting harder and harder to get. But they are tired of taking it and having to pay so much money for it. They would love to have a preventative approach to that dibilitating disease. Thanks so much in advance! You’re answer in going to be a god sent!
OMC warned the public before the levy lift that the boost in tax revenue would not be enough to fix their finances.
By the end of 2024, OMC officials said finances were awful — but that the organization had no plans to raise cash by selling any of its vacant properties. It was planning to open a pharmacy in the former Wells Fargo bank building on Front Street and wanted to hold out hopes for future uses on others, like a childcare center near the Vern Burton Center.
At last week’s meeting, the board had a “no-update update” regarding a merger or partnership. In a closed executive session, the board finally discussed the sale of real estate but did not say what property they were considering.
Meanwhile, members of the public presented comment to the board that they wanted to ensure OMC maintains “gender-affirming care” and women’s health. But OMC providers and clinic staff say that OMC doesn’t do surgeries for gender-affirming care or prescribe hormones for people who want to switch genders. If you need an abortion (“on demand,” not related to the prospective mother’s health), you’ll need to go to Planned Parenthood. There’s no reason to be concerned about a merger with any of the religious hospital chains.
CHI Franciscan, in my opinion, would be eager to take over OMC. OMC is a prime candidate and CHI has the cash to do it. But, as other “merger” partners have found out, like Virginia Mason in Seattle, CHI brings an aggressive management style to health care. I have friends at VM having worked there for years. People, including doctors, are not happy with the change. But, such a takeover is inevitable in my opinion.
Indeed. The merger/partnership consultant told the board that its recommendation could be anywhere from early fall (August-September) to late fall (almost Christmas). My guess is that passage of Medicaid changes this week in the Big Beautiful Bill will accelerate the need for their recommendation and the board’s decision.
Jeff thanks for your diligence and I offer thanks to your subscribers who post important missives. I believe that the "race card" has expired even though individuals still attempt to use it. As a previous message implied if the races were reversed Fisher would be in prison. Anti racism is not what it claims. Instead of promoting POC it punishes White people.
I am not intimate with the hospital economics, but I assume the largest financial detriment is providing free health care for the indigent. That expense is likely a default given. Exploring that challenge might be a worth while endeavor. I'm not offering a solution other than to dedicate effort into exploring that expense and determining whether or not any alternatives exist. An example might be in exchange for free health care the patient must get a psychiatric evaluation or if diagnosed with drug addiction, a mandatory rehabilitation program. The partnership possibility is ominous. It is the "North Olympic Peninsula Health District", ( partnership ), that censured us from public access if we did not inject experimental toxic substances that neither stopped the targeted disease contraction nor transmission. Further the NOPHD obligated us wear diapers on our faces when in public spaces. Both of those mandates are now known to be wrong and ineffective. Allowing Marshall law capability to people with no law enforcement background was and remains a huge mistake.
When I was 28 I was indigent. I hated billionaires and I blamed them for my lack of success. Now I realize that no product or service is free because somebody pays for it.
the fact that you can't find it on google, but can look it up on the IRS 990N lists is very peculiar, isn't it? That means it's been withheld from all media, in all information that can be crawled by google's algorithm. If it's never posted publicly on the web, then it's never indexed, or ranked.
nice...new buzzword I didn't know about: CULTURALLY HUMBLE WORKFORCE
AI says: A culturally humble workforce actively seeks to understand and respect diverse cultural backgrounds, recognizing that cultural differences impact individuals' experiences and perspectives. It's an ongoing process of self-reflection, learning, and acknowledging one's own biases, rather than assuming expertise in another culture. This approach fosters inclusivity, improves communication, and enhances overall workplace wellness
These nutjobs are going to put us all on prozac trying to keep up with their language. I'm not playing. The world has always had diverse backgrounds. Respect is the universal language. No one can begin to understand me, nor me them because everyone is different. What's left is being respectful.
Repeal the tax if they don't start sharing their secret talks. My doctor just left this month to go to Jefferson Healthcare in PT. The people paying taxes should have some say, or at least knowledge of how our money is being spent. Or, we should be able to opt out of paying that line item on our tax bill.
The PDN article bothers me as to the amount of money OMC made as it does not include the ER. My thinking from what I've read is that if you accept Medicare/Medicaid/Federal $$$s, you have to admit one and all regardless of their ability to pay. The ER door, admits one and all, is a loss leader, as people know they can receive free treatment, "no insurance- no problem. " Rolls of the PDN are next to the Charmin at your grocery store. Oh that PDN that did that great story about the murder at Safeway Fuel station
What happens to our individual property tax burden to the hospital if it fails or partners with another health institution? If it can be voted to start the tax hike , then it should be able to vote to stop it! I’m tired of giving my money to a money pit of a hospital!
Clallam County Public Hospital District 2, doing business as Olympic Medical Center (OMC), is currently a public hospital district and a municipal corporation under Washington State law. It is governed by a publicly elected board of commissioners and operates as a local government entity, not as a private or nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation.
Key points about its status:
• Government Entity: It is registered as a U.S. local government entity and hospital under Clallam County.
• Public Funding: It is publicly funded, receiving a significant portion of its support from local tax levies approved by voters, as well as patient revenue and other sources.
• Tax-Exempt: As a government entity, it is exempt from state and federal income taxes, but this is due to its public status, not because it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
• Oversight: Its finances are audited by the Washington State Auditor and are subject to public transparency and accountability requirements.
• Operations: OMC operates Olympic Memorial Hospital, outpatient clinics, home health, and other healthcare services for the community.
The transition reflects that OMC (formerly filing as a nonprofit under EIN 91-1285758) now operates as a public hospital district under a new EIN (91-6001709), with its name officially as Clallam County Public Hospital District 2. This change means it is now a public hospital—owned by the community and governed by elected officials—rather than a private nonprofit hospital.
Because we have never had one, (16) years where does a person go for a medical emergency? Diamond Point sits just west of the county lines between Jefferson and Clallam. I’m a bit confused bc everything you read touts this area as the perfect retirement choice. Access to medical care and providers are usually in the top 1 or 2 major concerns. Emergency requiring a drive to Silverdale feels like a DOA. We pay for helicopter but actually shouldn’t that be covered in our high tax burden? Just don’t want to bleed out looking for after hours urgent care. Neighbor told me expect 30-40 minutes to get response to Diamond Point. Geez, I think it’s under 7 miles off 101?
Info would put me at ease. Did I tell you about the river otter trying to kill me on the beach? I have concerns.
The entire selection on the vote today is important, the most disturbing single aspect is the SECRETIVE TALKS. As a Non Profit, as noted is funded by US, The fact that the talks are not open is very disturbing. We have no idea what this deal is about, and WHO will be the financial winner. You can bet it will not be US. The people on the hospital board are principled, I believe, but their behavior cries out a different story.
As a body with the power of taxation, the OMC board is entitled to executive sessions that fall under what we reporters/editors used to call the Nine Holy Exceptions. Discussion of prospective real estate sales and purchases is one of them.
How about fiscal responsibility and the reporting of the financial status of the organization? I am a past-president of a local 501c3 and our books are open for inspection. We did have rules of when and where, but no one was ever turned away.
With more low income housing being built everywhere in CC, I am concerned about who will foot the bill for the added population with no means to pay property taxes. An increase in population means added health care needs. OMC is not taking new patients. I was told that because I haven't used the services of OMC in over three years that I am considered a new patient and OMC cannot take me. I'd have to try Jamestown. What?! ...What?! I just got slammed in new property taxes, but OMC can't take me as a new patient! I went to Jamestown and scheduled an appointment. It'll be several months before I see a doctor, but at least I got in. Those of us who spoke out against the levy lid lift KNEW we'd get nothing but a kick in the gut with this huge tax increase with no requirements for accountability and transparency. Thank you, Jeff for all of this info. It's helpful and appreciated.
Looks like I'll be going anywhere but JST healthcare if I can't get in. I might have to drive, but that's the reality.
Where is all of this low income housing being built? Are you referring to HFH housing? It hasn’t even broke ground yet.
Yes. With talk of more to come.
HA~!
I just have to laugh at the fact that "we" in Clallam County have all been lied to, deceived, and tricked by the "Wolfe in sheep's clothing"~! Gee, who could have seen THAT coming~? Ha Ha Ha!!! Of course, after the past 5+ years of playing a terrible role in the COVID & dangerous and deadly fake "vaccine" malpractice spree that murdered millions of men, women, and children and disabled many millions more, it was pretty obvious that many folks would steer clear of the hospitals and even doctors all over the US and world if they were paying any attention to what was really going on. So, it is no surprise that the local hospital administration would cook up a scheme to bilk the taxpayers one last time before they sold the community out to run for cover before any criminal prosecutions could begin~! I have been successfully analyzing exactly this kind of criminal behavior for well over 50 years, and I have to admit that I NEVER enjoy having my worst suspicions and analytical conclusions proven to be correct~! Anyway, going forward I would strongly suggest that the good folks of Clallam County completely refrain from approving another penny in taxes, revenue, or funding of ANY kind, until we purge the government shysters and the other criminals from their positions of power in our community... The local hospital was NEVER going to close its doors or limit the very bread & butter services that it needs to remain profitable. Even if the hospital did close its doors entirely, which would actually be an improvement in many cases, you can bet that others would step in to fill the local demand for those services! Economics 101~! The hospital administration, school district administration, and criminals in the governments here have nothing but a history of using extremely disgusting brutal and sadistic low level "Fear Porn" tactics to trick the low information emotionally weak Individuals into obeying the most ridiculous dictates. These evil criminal characters who dare to abuse their restricted authority and limited power ruthlessly abuse everyone every chance that they get, so they are the biggest problems that we face and they can never be trusted~!!! JUST SAY NO~!
Freedom from these tyrants must happen ;-)
Sincerely, Mike
I accepted two of vaccines and still succumbed to bat flu which wasn't a death sentence and no worse in severity than a common cold. I still see people wearing their slave masks.
Hello Patriot Steve O~!
Thank you for your difficult comment and our hearts here go out to you and all who were seduced by the criminals about this COVID assault upon humanity. Everyone has been brainwashed by these evil satanic criminals of humanity, but it is within us all to Individually learn to reject evil wherever we encounter it. Fear is our enemy, but due concern is our duty and rightful responsibility~! There is a possibility that you were not exposed to the mRNA bioweapon that many received from the fake COVID "vaccines". The man-made mRNA bioweapon apparently does destroy 20% of an Individuals immune system every time they receive one, from what the real & honorable laboratory scientists have been finding. Unfortunately, people are still dying from these mRNA vaccines that they took years ago, because they are well known to shorten the victim's life span. The GREAT news is that the criminals of humanity never produce anything that they themselves can't cure or avoid, so we believe that there are many inexpensive detoxing protocols that folks can follow to remove the mRNA poisons and hopefully restore the immune system. I can give you some of these detoxing protocols to look into, but you always have to do your own research and decide what is best for you. Just so you know, we here regularly follow several of the detoxing protocols as a precaution, even though we never took a COVID vaccine, so we practice exactly what we preach. To date, we have lost almost $500,000 worth of Income, because my wife was one of the finest vascular ultrasound diagnostic experts in the world and as such, she always put the patient's well-being & best interests first over the decades that she was in the medical industry. She dared to honestly answer her patients' questions about COVID and the dangerous and deadly vaccines, so the criminals within the healthcare Industrial complex fired her, destroyed her career, and threatened to criminally prosecute her just for telling the truth! We knew that the criminals would NEVER criminally prosecute her because we had all of the evidence that proved that this was indeed a mass murder genocidal attack upon humanity right from the beginning, and they could not afford to be exposed for the murderers that they truly are. To be completely fair, some doctors and medical workers also took the vaccines, so they are/were likely just stupid and ignorant because they had the ultimate duty to know what they were really doing. The ironic truth is that many of those folks are now dead or disabled because of their foolish behavior. Then again, look for the doctors and medical workers who didn't take the vaccines, but profited by administering them to everyone else, because they will definitely be criminally prosecuted for their crimes against humanity in due time~! No joke~! Anyway, our prayers go out to you, and we hope that you live long and well~! Folks who survive this ugly period of history will be amazed at just how great things will be after the dust settles and America and the entire world will change for the better~! Have a great day! Sincerely, Mike P.S. Those folks who wear those useless and even dangerous masks that you still see out there are without doubt the most unintelligent Individuals in society, because they are actually harming their own health~! This is a "survival of the fittest" world my friend, and with our Individual freedom of choice comes a corresponding Individual responsibility that many completely fail to understand. "That's All Folks"~! Be a survivor and live well~!
Well said Mike
Thank you so much Patriot Chris Clark~!
I simply do my humble best to bumble through, by giving a voice to the "Constitutionally correct" Americans who need as much support as possible now :) Not that I am speaking for anyone but myself, but I am just contributing to the greater good as you are doing. Have a great week and stay safe at these crazy times~!
Sincerely, Mike
Thanks again Mike. I get so tired of all the gaslighting, lies, etc that hurt us Clallam County Residents but as the old saying is YOU CANT FIX STUPID
It's my pleasure and duty my friend~! ;-)
While "we" may not be able to exactly fix stupid, we sure can remove it and eliminate it from infecting our otherwise wonderful community and that always takes time, but I am quite sure that process is already unfolding~! The criminals of humanity always put up a HUGE fight and project the image of never quitting, until that one beautiful day when "POOF" they are gone~! One way or another ;-) That is the real history of civilization in most cases, especially when the population has had more than enough abuse and I believe that it is fair to say that "we" (in Clallam County, America, and the entire world) have had more than enough abuse already~! Keep the faith~! Sincerely, Mike
Why does Olympic Medical Center (OMC) advertise ANYWHERE? OMC is the ONLY hospital near hear. Why does the OMC need any billboards? Our county commissioners are rubber stamping expenditure and promoting more and more help for drug addictions and indigent population while ignoring the problems at OUR county hospital. Commissioners tout all the PIZZA PARTIES and how they help convince addicts to use our facilities, while we all wait for hours for emergency health care. The hospital seems to be designed to administer primary health care at the triage center rather then triage care. Maladministration and improper prioritization of resources is causing doctors to flee this hospital, with little hope of being replaced. Seems like 'leaders' of this county seem to be recruiting drug addicts and indigents to the area for free health care, free drug paraphernalia, free housing, free transportation, free pizza, etc. All free stuff paid for by property taxes, gas taxes, sales taxes, excise taxes, taxes, taxes, and more taxes. WHO IS PAYING THE TAXES??? WHO IS BENEFITING???
I had to wait for 10 hours for a 15-minute cardioversion. The next time I needed the same procedure, I went to Port Townsend and only had to wait 3 minutes.
I think a lot of the billboards are for hiring employees. OMC/OMP has a lot of difficulty attracting skilled help to our area.
Mark, I ran a medical clinic in Olympia and when I moved here tried getting a job at OMC. I know of many qualified medical personnel who have also tried but they don’t want skilled workers in my opinion, they want the unskilled so they can mold them into their ways
They DO turn down talented and skilled candidates from wherever to hire people who are from Port Angeles. Family members go first, hence the big push behind keeping OMC locally run. They know an outside organization won’t tolerate it.
I know they’re accepting applications for a new manager to run the Specialty Clinic, lol.
No thank you, I wouldn’t fit in with their politics. I know of a doctor who they go after all the time because he doesn’t like their politics and they even told him that he needed to go to Seattle to show support for LGTBQ
The rich and greedy 1%. Caring for people shouldn’t be tainted with money. If you believe in god and Christ then you believe in caring for the sick and needy not because they paid their taxes but because it was the right thing to do. You’re correct in that they shouldn’t be waisting money on ads cause yeah, what is the alternative? I’m sure there is some cleaning of house that needs to be done to the OMC board. Blaming the boards failures on the people that come here needing help is not Christ like. “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” 1 John 4:7-8
Does OMC stand for Obfuscate, Muddle, and Corrupt?
Remember, too, that OMC And Jamestown Family Health both refused to prescribe PROVEN Covid Cure, Hydroxychloroquine plus zinc, in favor of VERY expensive and questionably effective and kidney-damaging Remdesivir. Is this how they make profits? By keeping people sick? To by fair, this Covid cure was pushed by Fauci and the CDC, AMA, and FDA, despite people al KNOWING that it was untrue. Emails found in Fauci's computer revealed that he knew about the cure back in 2008. Yet, hospitals across the nation cashed in by keeping people sick, hospitalized and on Remdesivir. And OMC was complicit. Truly a sad state of affairs and direct violation of the Hippocratic Oath. Oh wait, the businesspeople that run hospitals do not take that oath and solely worship money. We can do better with a transparent merger.
I think they are hiring a new Obfuscationist that will be in your network.
I had to look up obfuscationist. Very interesting. I now have a new word to ponder. Thanks.
Eschew Obfuscation!
Really? I think you might need to go. I’m happy to take you if you need a ride or help. I’m always happy to help my neighbors in need when they need it and obviously you do since you’re writing all this RACIST bullshit. You have my number so give me a call. Love you so much Uncle Jeff!
OMC stand for “what the hell other hospital are you going to go to if you live in Sequim, port angels, forks (their hospital has an extremely limited capabilities / capacity) or any other part of clallam county”. So good luck with that if you get hurt and need help faster than you can get to Seattle or Silverdale. Be grateful you even have access.
Modern medicine is reactive, not preventative. I prefer to focus on the latter.
Will you tell that to my neighbor who has type one diabetes and relies on insulin to stay alive. How could they prevent needing insulin or modern medicine? They and I would love to know. They spend a lot of money on insulin to stay alive and it’s getting harder and harder to get. But they are tired of taking it and having to pay so much money for it. They would love to have a preventative approach to that dibilitating disease. Thanks so much in advance! You’re answer in going to be a god sent!
By eating a keto diet, almost zero carbohydrates, she can greatly reduce the amount of insulin she uses. And, she doesn't need OMC to tell her that.
OMC warned the public before the levy lift that the boost in tax revenue would not be enough to fix their finances.
By the end of 2024, OMC officials said finances were awful — but that the organization had no plans to raise cash by selling any of its vacant properties. It was planning to open a pharmacy in the former Wells Fargo bank building on Front Street and wanted to hold out hopes for future uses on others, like a childcare center near the Vern Burton Center.
At last week’s meeting, the board had a “no-update update” regarding a merger or partnership. In a closed executive session, the board finally discussed the sale of real estate but did not say what property they were considering.
Meanwhile, members of the public presented comment to the board that they wanted to ensure OMC maintains “gender-affirming care” and women’s health. But OMC providers and clinic staff say that OMC doesn’t do surgeries for gender-affirming care or prescribe hormones for people who want to switch genders. If you need an abortion (“on demand,” not related to the prospective mother’s health), you’ll need to go to Planned Parenthood. There’s no reason to be concerned about a merger with any of the religious hospital chains.
Thanks for the thorough update!
A merger with ANY health care system capable of delivering services, including Franciscan, should be on the table.
CHI Franciscan, in my opinion, would be eager to take over OMC. OMC is a prime candidate and CHI has the cash to do it. But, as other “merger” partners have found out, like Virginia Mason in Seattle, CHI brings an aggressive management style to health care. I have friends at VM having worked there for years. People, including doctors, are not happy with the change. But, such a takeover is inevitable in my opinion.
Indeed. The merger/partnership consultant told the board that its recommendation could be anywhere from early fall (August-September) to late fall (almost Christmas). My guess is that passage of Medicaid changes this week in the Big Beautiful Bill will accelerate the need for their recommendation and the board’s decision.
Jeff thanks for your diligence and I offer thanks to your subscribers who post important missives. I believe that the "race card" has expired even though individuals still attempt to use it. As a previous message implied if the races were reversed Fisher would be in prison. Anti racism is not what it claims. Instead of promoting POC it punishes White people.
I am not intimate with the hospital economics, but I assume the largest financial detriment is providing free health care for the indigent. That expense is likely a default given. Exploring that challenge might be a worth while endeavor. I'm not offering a solution other than to dedicate effort into exploring that expense and determining whether or not any alternatives exist. An example might be in exchange for free health care the patient must get a psychiatric evaluation or if diagnosed with drug addiction, a mandatory rehabilitation program. The partnership possibility is ominous. It is the "North Olympic Peninsula Health District", ( partnership ), that censured us from public access if we did not inject experimental toxic substances that neither stopped the targeted disease contraction nor transmission. Further the NOPHD obligated us wear diapers on our faces when in public spaces. Both of those mandates are now known to be wrong and ineffective. Allowing Marshall law capability to people with no law enforcement background was and remains a huge mistake.
When I was 28 I was indigent. I hated billionaires and I blamed them for my lack of success. Now I realize that no product or service is free because somebody pays for it.
Pretty sure there’s no North Olympic Public Health District. Google doesn’t find it. Do you have a link?
the fact that you can't find it on google, but can look it up on the IRS 990N lists is very peculiar, isn't it? That means it's been withheld from all media, in all information that can be crawled by google's algorithm. If it's never posted publicly on the web, then it's never indexed, or ranked.
read down at the bottom of this in the awardee description and look at the $$$$$https://www.highergov.com/awardee/olympic-community-of-health-12480648/
nice...new buzzword I didn't know about: CULTURALLY HUMBLE WORKFORCE
AI says: A culturally humble workforce actively seeks to understand and respect diverse cultural backgrounds, recognizing that cultural differences impact individuals' experiences and perspectives. It's an ongoing process of self-reflection, learning, and acknowledging one's own biases, rather than assuming expertise in another culture. This approach fosters inclusivity, improves communication, and enhances overall workplace wellness
These nutjobs are going to put us all on prozac trying to keep up with their language. I'm not playing. The world has always had diverse backgrounds. Respect is the universal language. No one can begin to understand me, nor me them because everyone is different. What's left is being respectful.
I'll drink to that!
how can a public entity be "woman owned"?
I suggest searching"Olympic community of health recompete grant" - sent you a pm
right? the descriptions read like just another grant grift
https://www.olympicch.org/
https://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/programs-and-initiatives/medicaid-transformation-project-mtp/accountable-communities-health-achs
a pandemic era consolidation of health agency power?
THANK YOU FOR THIS, JUST BOOKMARKED AS THERE IS A LOT TO ABSORB. GLAD TO KNOW I AM LIVING ON SOVEREIGN LAND. HOPE I AM ADOPTABLE.
I think this link from Olympic Community Health says it all.
https://native-land.ca/
Hopefully, a post-pandemic era consolidation.
Stop the Clown Car please! Ann Menninger and Darryl Wolfe needs to hop in.
Repeal the tax if they don't start sharing their secret talks. My doctor just left this month to go to Jefferson Healthcare in PT. The people paying taxes should have some say, or at least knowledge of how our money is being spent. Or, we should be able to opt out of paying that line item on our tax bill.
Board of Clallam County Commissioners (BOCC) WORK Session Mon, July 7th, 9am
https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com/event/3285/files
Board of Clallam County Commissioners (BOCC) REGULAR Meeting Tues, July 8th, 10am public comment allowed
https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com/event/3175/files
Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83692664344
ID: 836 9266 4344 passcode: 12345 Audio Only: 253-215-8782 *9 to raise your hand
Can’t make it and care to comment? Public comments to Clerk of the Board loni.gores@clallamcountywa.gov
Mark.Ozias@ClallamCountyWA.gov; Randy.Johnson@ClallamCountyWA.gov; Mike.French@ClallamCountyWA.gov
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Charter Review Commission Meeting June 9th
https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com/event/3114/files
Public comments with subject line “CRC” to the Clerk loni.gores@clallamcountywa.gov
The PDN article bothers me as to the amount of money OMC made as it does not include the ER. My thinking from what I've read is that if you accept Medicare/Medicaid/Federal $$$s, you have to admit one and all regardless of their ability to pay. The ER door, admits one and all, is a loss leader, as people know they can receive free treatment, "no insurance- no problem. " Rolls of the PDN are next to the Charmin at your grocery store. Oh that PDN that did that great story about the murder at Safeway Fuel station
What happens to our individual property tax burden to the hospital if it fails or partners with another health institution? If it can be voted to start the tax hike , then it should be able to vote to stop it! I’m tired of giving my money to a money pit of a hospital!
As to the ownership of this entity:
Clallam County Public Hospital District 2, doing business as Olympic Medical Center (OMC), is currently a public hospital district and a municipal corporation under Washington State law. It is governed by a publicly elected board of commissioners and operates as a local government entity, not as a private or nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation.
Key points about its status:
• Government Entity: It is registered as a U.S. local government entity and hospital under Clallam County.
• Public Funding: It is publicly funded, receiving a significant portion of its support from local tax levies approved by voters, as well as patient revenue and other sources.
• Tax-Exempt: As a government entity, it is exempt from state and federal income taxes, but this is due to its public status, not because it is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
• Oversight: Its finances are audited by the Washington State Auditor and are subject to public transparency and accountability requirements.
• Operations: OMC operates Olympic Memorial Hospital, outpatient clinics, home health, and other healthcare services for the community.
The transition reflects that OMC (formerly filing as a nonprofit under EIN 91-1285758) now operates as a public hospital district under a new EIN (91-6001709), with its name officially as Clallam County Public Hospital District 2. This change means it is now a public hospital—owned by the community and governed by elected officials—rather than a private nonprofit hospital.
Because we have never had one, (16) years where does a person go for a medical emergency? Diamond Point sits just west of the county lines between Jefferson and Clallam. I’m a bit confused bc everything you read touts this area as the perfect retirement choice. Access to medical care and providers are usually in the top 1 or 2 major concerns. Emergency requiring a drive to Silverdale feels like a DOA. We pay for helicopter but actually shouldn’t that be covered in our high tax burden? Just don’t want to bleed out looking for after hours urgent care. Neighbor told me expect 30-40 minutes to get response to Diamond Point. Geez, I think it’s under 7 miles off 101?
Info would put me at ease. Did I tell you about the river otter trying to kill me on the beach? I have concerns.
The entire selection on the vote today is important, the most disturbing single aspect is the SECRETIVE TALKS. As a Non Profit, as noted is funded by US, The fact that the talks are not open is very disturbing. We have no idea what this deal is about, and WHO will be the financial winner. You can bet it will not be US. The people on the hospital board are principled, I believe, but their behavior cries out a different story.
As a body with the power of taxation, the OMC board is entitled to executive sessions that fall under what we reporters/editors used to call the Nine Holy Exceptions. Discussion of prospective real estate sales and purchases is one of them.
How about fiscal responsibility and the reporting of the financial status of the organization? I am a past-president of a local 501c3 and our books are open for inspection. We did have rules of when and where, but no one was ever turned away.
Here is a link to the consultant group hired to navigate OMC aka. Clallam county public hospital district #2 (Forks Community Hospital is PHD #1): Juniper Advisory Group PHD episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/05Qp3M8KVzfUeYaBra3KKj?si=A1qihoq0T_iBxQ_m3c9--g
Juniper Advisory Group podcast link: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uPUWZZpa0PDEpksfqY6C8?si=QE8kv8VERj2ddvX45j9P3w
Here is a link to their ebook: https://juniperadvisory.com/read-our-book/