Curry Health Foundation

10/21/2026

She had no pain. No discharge. No unusual changes during breast self-exams. Nothing to suggest anything was wrong.

But on February 23, Vicki Halcumb had a routine screening mammogram that revealed a possible abnormality.

What followed were a few short months of ultrasounds, biopsies, and surgeries. By August 18, those procedures were behind her. On August 23, pathology results brought wonderful news: Vicki was cancer-free.

“It saved my life,” Vicki says of her screening mammogram.

About 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. And breast cancer doesn't always come with warning signs. Screening mammograms can detect cancer before symptoms appear, when treatment is more likely to be successful.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Vicki's story is an important reminder: Don't wait for symptoms to take screening seriously.

CHN offers screening mammograms in Gold Beach and Brookings. No provider's order is required, but you must have a primary care provider to receive the results.

Call 541.412.2000 to schedule your screening mammogram. Early detection can save lives.

10/07/2026

Donate Blood October 21, 2026 at Gold Beach High

What an amazing way to help a stranger!

10/01/2026

Strong bones support an active, independent life.

A bone density screening can help your healthcare provider detect changes that may increase fracture risk and determine the next steps for care.

CHN offers bone density screenings at Curry Medical Center in Brookings, making this service available close to home.

A referral is required. Talk to your primary care provider or call 541.412.6990 with questions.

https://www.curryhealthnetwork.com/getpage.php?name=Bone_Density_Scanning_DEXA

09/22/2026

Oregon, it's here! 📣 The 2026 edition of Oregon by the Numbers is now available at tfff.org/obtn.

Behind every data point is an Oregonian; many of them are children. This matters because we know that children do best when they are surrounded by strong supports, and communities grow stronger when young people have a solid start in life.

The indicators in this report help us see where progress is happening, where more support is needed, and how adults across Oregon can help kids lead happy, healthy lives.

Download the full report on our website in English and Spanish. Preordered print copies are also on their way!

09/19/2026

September is Preparedness Month!

Oregon recommends you be Two Weeks Ready. That means being prepared to survive without normal access to basic resources for two weeks.

Remember, it’s okay to take small steps toward that goal. It takes time to build kits and make a plan. The important thing is that you make progress.

For more information, visit healthoregon.org/preparedness

09/17/2026

A special first at the Curry Infusion Center. 💙

Curry Infusion Center welcomed its first patient, Vicki Halcumb, pictured here with Matthew Tipping, MD. Vicki said, "it was a warm, welcoming, and compassionate environment during what can be a difficult time. I'm truly grateful to have these important services available in our community."

This is a meaningful milestone for CHN and for patients who can now receive more of their care closer to home. Matthew Tipping, MD, and Vijay Rao, MD, are both board-certified in Medical Oncology and Hematology, bringing valuable specialty expertise to Curry Infusion Center.

So many people helped bring this center from vision to reality, and welcoming the first patient makes that work especially meaningful.

Thank you, Vicki, for being part of this memorable first.

Together, We’re Saving Lives.

09/09/2026

Curry Health Network…removing barriers, providing solutions for our community