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Thank you for visiting the Therapy Services page of Harney District Hospital. We offer a wide range of services for those needing help in their recovery from acute injuries, breathing difficulties or stroke complications. Don't hesitate to contact your healthcare provider for referral to any therapy program at Harney District Hospital.

Jenell Zamora, Speech Language Pathologist at Harney District Hospital conducts a Vital Stim session. Vital Stim is a new therapy for dysphagia, or swallowing difficulty. More about Vital Stim...

Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory Therapy may help if you have breathing or chest pain difficulties. The most common respiratory problems are Chronic Lung Disease, Asthma and cardiac issues. You can access services from the Respiratory Therapists through a referral by your primary healthcare provider or during a hospital stay.

The best way to avoid a need for Respiratory Therapy is to avoid smoking! For more information on quitting that bad habit, contact your local Respiratory Therapy staff or the American Lung Association today!

What's New??? Harney District Hospital is now a smoke-free campus and a Smoking Cessation program is now offered to its' patients. While a patients smoking status has always been determined during the admission process, now patients will receive a consultation with a Respiratory Therapist to determine if they are interested in quitting smoking. If interested in stopping the habit, patients will be offered information and support by the hospital. Those not interested will be offered medication to make their stay at Harney District Hospital a comfortable one. The program is an easy way to help patients consider quitting smoking and taking better care of themselves.

Ron Wulff,
Respiratory Therapist

Speech Therapy

Usually necessary for stroke recovery, Speech Therapy is also valuable in the care of swallowing disorders or to adjust speech habits. The Speech Therapy staff provides services on an in-patient basis at the hospital or through out-patient appointments. In addition, the Speech Therapy staff offers in-services to care homes in the local area to provide a strong continuum of care after a hospital stay. If you are having trouble swallowing or feel as if something may be stuck in your throat when you eat, contact your healthcare provider and request a referral.

New services:
Vital Stim Therapy is a new method to treat dysphagia, the medical term for discomfort or difficulty swallowing. Similar to the Physical Therapy treatment used for many years, electrical current is passed through the nerves into the muscles used for swallowing, strengthening them while patients exercise them. Vital Stim has proven itself not only in new patients, but also those who received traditional therapies at the time of their injury. Talk to your healthcare provider about Vital Stim and improve your quality of life by ditching the liquid diet!!

Jenell Zamora,
Speech Language Pathologist

Sports and Physical Therapy

The Harney District Hospital Sports and Physical Therapy Department is a valuable resource for health improvement for our community. They offer a wide range of services for in-patient care at the hospital and out-patient care in home health and school settings. They also offer a Wellness Program which provides the opportunity to rehabilitate in a gym-like setting under and Physical Therapist's direction.

Our Services:
Physical Rehabilitation
Custom Orthotics
Vestibular Therapy
Services in schools and home health settings
Sports Injury Clinic
Infant care for motor deficits

Patients take advantage of the Physical Therapy facility.

10th Annual HDH Physical Therapy 5K-10K Race:
Each year, Rocky Mountain Therapy Services and Harney District Hospital Physical Therapy Department sponsor the Annual HDH Physical Therapy Run/Walk Race in June. This event promotes exercise and health, and also serves as a fundraiser for local community projects. This year's race is scheduled for Saturday, June 21st and proceeds will benefit the Burns High School Cross Country Team. Past beneficiaries have included the High Desert Swimming Pool locker rooms, Chamber Music Society, Harney County Youth Football Program and the HD EMS First Responder program.

So, how did everyone do? Check out the race results for this 9th Annual event and start planning to enter next year!

2007 Race Results

Women's 5K Walk:
14 & Under; Victoria Cross, 47:06; Naomi Nichols, 56:17.
15 - 21; Kristy Reponen; 46:11.
22 - 35; Kara Nelson, 33:55*; Dawnetta Hauth, 38:05; Jenell Zamora, 38:49, Carrie Poulsen, 40:05; Andy Nickels, 41.50; Christine Roozeboom, 45:10; Carolyn Dawson, 45:11; Sara Burns, 47:52; Stephanie Volle, 47.52; Sarah Baron, 50:21; Jennifer French, 52:10.
36 - 49; Traci Robertson, 37:01; Renee Scott, 39:10; Jordy Roses, 39:16; Christine Stevens, 46.26; Schelly Daugherty, 46:26; Alane Estep, 46:36; Belinda Day, 46:57; Nellie Franklin, 47.26; Helen Sagner, 48:39; Melissa Alfstad, 51.54; Tammy Bauer-Jones, 52:10; Sammie Masterson, 52:10; Nancy Stampke, 53:14; Wendy D'Angelo, 58:53; Salene Green, 109:40.
50 - 62; Ann Ross, 38:07*; Sallie Peila, 41:13; Ramona Hoffman, 42:30; Suzanne Crowley-Thomas, 45:32; Diane Gerking, 45:45; Pam Wilson, 45:49; Maryanne Lovell, 47:06; Terry Farstvedt, 47:51; Nancy Oster-Courtney, 54:05; Arthel Ambrose, 56:17; La'Neva Gillian, 57:36; Jerri Christen, 57:33; Ramona Revak, 58:53; Linda Anderson, 61:40.
63 & Up; Janet Yekel, 48:39.

Women's 5K Run:
14 & Under; Shelby Sanders, 26:16*.
15 - 21; Kristen Peila, 20:27*; Tabatha Murdock, 35:45.
22 -35; Dawn Crafts, 30:28; Kim Perlot, 30:36; Katy Paul, 35:50; Melanie Thomas, 38:11.
36 - 49; Melissa Towers, 30:11; Kaeko Blackburn, 31:10; Tammy Joslin, 38:11.
50 - 62; Karla Bird, 25:31.
63 & Up; None

Men's 5K Walk;
14 & Under; Alan Robertson, 33:52*; Ryan Phillips, 45:50; Scott Labhart, 109:40.
15 - 21; None
22 - 35; None
36 - 49; Jay Nelson, 38:58; Thad Alfstad, 51:52; Roger Stampke, 53:14.
50 - 62; Scott Thomas, 51:53; David Courtney, 54:05.
63 & Up; Frank Bird, 36:40; Jim Appling, 43:40.

Men's 5K Run;
14 & Under; Brent Labhart, 24:50; Jay Masterson, 26:02; Garrett Blackburn, 30:25; Beau Blackburn, 40:00.
15 -21; Nathan Stampke, 21:10; Ryan Moss, 22:39; JR Toelle, 24:43.
22 - 35; Nick Miller, 17:09; Thad Labhart, 20:33; Royse Simpson, 21:28; Kurtis Parry, 30:10; Pete Cademan, 31:35.
36 - 49; Eric Haakenson, 25:19; Kris Sanders, 26:;17; Curt Blackburn, 41:38.
50 - 62; Bob Walker, 18:29*; Chris Jacquard, 23:39; Robert Hurley, 26:11; Gary Miller, 26:42.
63 & Up; None

* Indicates new race record.

Race Record Holders

Women's 5K Walk:
14 & Under; Allison Bentz, 37:46
15 - 21; Kristy Reponen, 40:32
22 - 35; Kara Nelson, 33:55
36 - 49; Christy Waldner, 35:02
50 - 62; Ann Ross, 38:07
63 & Over; Herta Cooper, 42:17

Women's 5K Run:
14 & Under; Shelby Sanders, 26:16
15 - 21; Kristen Peila, 20:27
22 - 35; Jane Mangold, 20:37
36 - 49; Kimberly Reever, 27:53
50 - 62; Karla Bird, 25:31
63 & Over; Patsy Paul, 41:47

Women's 10K Run:
Jane Mangold, 44:12

Men's 5K Walk:
14 & Under; Alan Robertson, 33:52
15 - 21;
22 - 35; Firle Estep, 37:38*
36 - 49; Ron Wulff, 41:07
50 - 62; Jim Bishop, 39:43
63 & Over; Jim Watts, 43:17

Men's 5K Run:
14 & Under; Casey Thein, 21:34
15 - 21; Tommie Hooper, 20:37
22 - 35; Nick Miller, 16:58
36 - 49; Kris Mangold, 23:05
50 - 62; Bob Walker, 18.29
63 & Over; Mike Paul, 23:45

Men's 10K Run:
Nick Miller, 35:58

Walking participants begin the 5K race to Hines Park.

5K finishers check their places and times following the event.

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