What do our physicians love about working at WHC?
I love working at Women's Health Center because I get to practice the full scope of OBGYN alongside a team that feels more like family than co-workers. Marla Peters, M.D.
In a rural community, I'm able to care for generations of women in the same families and provide care that might otherwise require referral elsewhere, which makes the relationships I build with my patients even more meaningful. Marla Peters, M.D.
I truly enjoy our community and hospital. Lauren Javernick, M.D.
I love my job. The staff is exceptionally supportive, kind, helpful, and playful. We enjoy our days together. Tamara Medley, M.D.
After 24 years in this community, seeing my patients is like spending the day with long-term friends. Tamara Medley, M.D.
The administrative staff is amazing and keeps procedures and processes up to date, the scheduling and billing run smoothly, and they avoid process drift. Tamara Medley, M.D.
What gives me the most purpose in my job is the ability to empower women. Women’s Health Center provides a platform to do just that by supporting me with excellent medical assistants and stellar management. I’m able to do my job without having to worry about the intricacies of billing management and HR… all in a facility that is comfortable and beautiful to work in. Felcia Cohen, M.D.
I love that as physicians at WHC, we can think outside of the box. We don’t have to navigate a lot of red tape to do what is best for our patients. We can put the patient at the center of the table in decision-making and not have to worry about answering to a higher administrative authority. Physicians are the decision makers. Felicia Cohen, M.D.
I love having partners who care about my well-being. We are all so different and support each other’s goals and desires. Quality of life and work-life balance are extremely important to us as physicians … and we encourage that for our staff as well! Felicia Cohen, M.D.
This is private practice; I am not a slave to a hospital administrator. I steer the course of my career, not administration. I am ultimately responsible for how my days are built, from an office day to an OR day. I didn't fully understand this when I started working here. It was taught along the way. Though business can be intimidating to physicians, we have built WHC to teach these skills to new partners. Thom Eagan, D.O.
What do our physicians love about living in Grants Pass?
Being able to visit the ocean and mountains on the same day is a special treat. Lauren Javernick, M.D.
I love living and working in the Rogue Valley because within minutes of home, I can be hiking, mountain biking, or enjoying a local winery while surrounded by beautiful mountain views. Being able to drive to work in the morning, seeing the mountains all around, reminds me of how grounded and peaceful this community is for me. Marla Peters, M.D.
Proximity to the outdoors. I can fish in the ocean and see elk and black bear on the same day. It's just the right size community, not too big, not too small. We have everything we need without the traffic and commute. Besides the outdoors, the medical community is accepting and a tight family. We came here as transplants and now have solid roots. I can't picture wanting to practice anywhere else. We have raised our children here. Thom Eagan, D.O.
Hospitals are important; what is WHC’s relationship with the local hospital system?
I know the administration really well. Our group is integral to their hospital system; they recognize this and treat us with frank respect. Thom Eagan, D.O.