Physical & Sports 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

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!

Harney District Hospital is a smoke-free campus and a Smoking Cessation program is offered to patients. At admission, patients receive a consultation with a Respiratory Therapist to determine if they are interested in quitting smoking. If interested in quitting 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 not smoking and to begin taking better care of themselves.

Speech Pathology

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.

Among other therapies, Vital Stim Therapy is available to Harney District Hospital patients. Vital Stim is a method used 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!! For additional information on this successful treatment, Click Here!!

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. The Boys and Girls Club of Harney County will be taking over the organization of this race in 2009. Start training today to beat a record!!

Women's 5K Walk:
14 & Under; Hannah Caldwell, 40:10
15 - 21; Amaya Zabala, 37:54*
22 - 35; Dawnetta Hauth, Miranda Thissel and
Ashley Workman, 38:55
36 - 49; Holly Orr, 38:34
50 - 62; Ann Ross, 37:18*
63 & Over; Herta Cooper, 43:48

Women's 5K Run:
14 & Under; Molly Fitzpatrick and Shelby Sanders, 31:55 15 - 21; Teresa Van Batavia, 25:46
22 - 35; Terri Lee, 28:53
36 - 49; Janet Crow, 32:20
50 - 62; Kelly Hazen, 35:43

Women's 10K Run:
Elaine Cramer, 54:17

Men's 5K Walk:
14 & Under; Mitchell Wulff, 35:44
15 - 21;
22 - 35; Brad Dunten, 35:52*
36 - 49; Ron Wulff, 42:42
50 - 62; Jim Bishop, 39:03*
63 & Over; Jim Appling, 42:52*

Men's 5K Run:
14 & Under; Jay Masterson, 27:59
15 - 21; Brent Labhart, 20:48
22 - 35; Nick Miller, 17:30
36 - 49; Kirk Rothwell, 21:27*
50 - 62; Bob Walker, 19:11
63 & Over;

Men's 10K Run:

Women's 5K Walk:
14 & Under; Allison Bentz, 37:46
15 - 21; Amaya Zabala, 37:54 (2008)
22 - 35; Kara Nelson, 33:55 (2007)
36 - 49; Christy Waldner, 35:02
50 - 62; Ann Ross, 37:18 (2008)
63 & Over; Herta Cooper, 42:17

Women's 5K Run:
14 & Under; Shelby Sanders, 26:16 (2007)
15 - 21; Kristen Peila, 20:27 (2007)
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 (2007)
15 - 21;
22 - 35; Brad Dunten, 35:52 (2008)
36 - 49; Ron Wulff, 41:07
50 - 62; Jim Bishop, 39:03 (2008)
63 & Over; Jim Appling, 42:52 (2008)

Men's 5K Run:
14 & Under; Casey Thein, 21:34
15 - 21; Tommie Hooper, 20:37
22 - 35; Nick Miller, 16:58
36 - 49; Kirk Rothwell, 21:27 (2008)
50 - 62; Bob Walker, 18.29 (2007)
63 & Over; Mike Paul, 23:45

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