HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) announced the acquisition of 61 acres of land located on Main Street in downtown Boardman, OR on May 5.
This property will be the future location of a health care facility providing needed outpatient services for the residents of Boardman and surrounding communities in Morrow County.
A new facility will allow Good Shepherd to deliver state-of-the-art care in Morrow County as part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility, according to a press release from the hospital.
“This development is a testament to our ongoing mission to provide compassionate and exceptional care, close to home, meeting the needs of our growing community,” said Art Mathisen, Good Shepherd’s CEO. “Purchasing this land in Boardman positions us well to expand services for our Morrow County patients, ensuring they have access to the most essential health care services, right in their own community.”
Good Shepherd plans to actively engage with Morrow County stakeholders throughout the planning and development process. “We believe that collaboration and input from the City of Boardman, residents, leaders, businesses, and community groups will be essential as we move forward,” shared Mathisen.
“Together, we can foster a healthier future for Boardman and Morrow County. We thank our Good Shepherd Health Care System Board of Trustees for their continued leadership and support as we embark on this important endeavor to expand health care services in Boardman and Morrow County,” stated Mathisen.
More information and updates on the project are available online.
