Oregon – [9/29/24] – Orchid Health is proud to announce that it has been named one of The Oregonian’s Top Places to Work for 2024. This prestigious award, based on employee feedback, underscores Orchid Health’s dedication to fostering a wellbeing-first workplace. The organization also earned three distinctive culture badges: ‘Clued-in Employees,’ ‘Strong Values,’ and ‘Open-Minded.’
Clinic Manager Missy Albrich and Data and Quality Manager Karisasa Pavlik at Rural Health Conference
Since its founding in 2014, Orchid Health has consistently challenged the traditional model of top-down, command-and-control governance in healthcare. Instead, Orchid has emphasized relationships, trust, and autonomy while expanding access to care in some of Oregon’s most underserved communities.
With five clinics and a sixth opening in October, Orchid has proven that prioritizing the wellbeing of its clinic teams not only creates a more desirable workplace but also drives industry-leading quality outcomes and economic sustainability.
“Our commitment to strong values like vulnerability with accountability and cultivating respect creates an environment where team members feel safe to voice their needs, allowing them to be more effective in their roles,” said Orion Falvey, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Orchid Health. “By giving our local teams the autonomy to make key decisions based on their direct experiences, we empower them to provide the best care to our patients and communities.”
The 2024 Oakridge Team, the First Clinic of Orchid Health
This unique approach has enabled Orchid to reduce administrative burdens and unnecessary bureaucracy, ensuring a more patient-centered approach to healthcare—addressing one of the biggest challenges facing healthcare organizations today.
Orchid Health is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare in rural Oregon. For more information about Orchid Health or to inquire about career opportunities, visit http://www.orchidhealth.org.
About Orchid Health: Orchid Health operates rural health clinics across Oregon, providing accessible and compassionate healthcare to rural communities. With a focus on relationship-based care, Orchid Health is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of both patients and employees.
George Custer lives in Oakridge with his wife Sayre. George is a former smokejumper from his hometown of Cave Junction, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. and ran a construction company in Southern California. George assumed the volunteer duties as the Editor of the Highway 58 Herald in 2022. He loves riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, building all things wood, and playing drums on the weekends in his office.
