Company Research Report: Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS)
Company Overview
Name: Ortonville Area Health Services (OAHS)
Mission of the Company:
Ortonville Area Health Services provides personalized, high-quality, compassionate care through caring professionals in a healing environment.
Vision of the Company:
Ortonville Area Health Services envisions an integrated system of healthcare delivery that is regional in scope and practice. While maintaining primary care as their core service, they aim to supplement it with additional medical specialties and multi-disciplinary health services.
Founding Information:
No information is available.
Key People in the Company:
- Dr. Allan Ross, CEO of OAHS
Headquarters:
Ortonville Area Health Services is located on the Minnesota side of the Minnesota/South Dakota border.
Number of Employees:
No information is available.
Revenue of the Company:
No information is available.
What is the Company Known For:
OAHS is known for providing a broad spectrum of healthcare services, catering to family medicine, emergency medicine, obstetrics, and specialized care, including audiology, cardiology, urology, chemotherapy, general surgery, pain management, and orthopedics.
Products & Services
Key Services Offered:
1. Ortonville Hospital:
- A 25-bed Critical Access Hospital providing obstetrical care, surgery, and outpatient services.
- Designated as a Level 4 Trauma hospital and an Acute Stroke Ready hospital.
2. Northside Medical Clinic and Clinton Clinic:
- Provides specialized care in family medicine/obstetrics, emergency medicine, and psychiatry.
3. OAHS Trojan Clinic:
- Located within Ortonville Public Schools, provides school-based healthcare services, including well-child care, vaccinations, sports physicals, counseling services, and testing for strep, Covid, RSV, etc.
4. Fairway View Senior Communities:
- Includes 46 catered living apartments and 22 assisted living apartments and offers a vibrant community culture with numerous on-site amenities.
5. Fairway View Neighborhoods:
- A 51-bed skilled nursing facility that provides long-term care nursing services and support.
6. OAHS Home Health Agency:
- Offers services like registered nursing, home health aide, physical therapy, and companion services.
Specialty Clinics and Services:
- General Surgery
- Allergy, Asthma, Immunology
- Cardiology
- Urology
- Podiatry
- Orthopedics
- Nephrology
- Gastroenterology (GI)
- Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT)
- Ophthalmology
- Oncology
- Urogynecology
- Pain Management
- Vascular
- Psychology and Counseling
Recent Developments
New Products and Features:
1. Genius 3D Mammography Machine:
- Acquired to enhance breast cancer detection, providing state-of-the-art tomosynthesis technology for improved accuracy in diagnosis.
2. Ultrasound Equipment Updates:
- New ultrasound machines (GE Voluson Swift and GE Venue Go Premier) purchased, enhancing point-of-care capabilities.
Recent Achievements:
1. 5-Star Rural Healthcare Rating:
- OAHS advanced from a 4-star to a 5-star rating by the National Rural Rating System for providing outstanding healthcare.
2. Performance Leadership Award for Patient Perspective:
- Awarded by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, highlighting excellence in patient care experience for top quartile performance among rural hospitals.
New Partnerships and Staff Additions:
1. New Medical Staff:
- Kiana Conrad, NP - Family Nurse Practitioner at Northside Medical Clinic
- Tracy Dozak, NP - Family Nurse Practitioner at Northside Medical Clinic and OAHS Clinton Clinic
- Michelle Deutz, PMHNP - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Northside Medical Clinic
2. Insurance Changes:
- From January 1, 2025, OAHS will not be part of the Humana Medicare Advantage insurance plan but will participate in other Medicare Advantage plans.
3. Partnership Grants:
- Received a grant of $102,614 from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust for purchasing ultrasound machines.
Upcoming Events:
- Childbirth Education Class (January 2024):
Scheduled for January 8 and 15, 2024, covering nutrition, labor details, newborn care, and other significant topics for expectant parents.
Note: The presented information is based on available data and does not include commentary or subjective analysis.
