S.O.N.A.R. meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday of each month at rotating locations within Jackson County. The meeting time is 9-10:30am. For more information, please contact Amy Schmidt

Upcoming Meetings

April 18, 9am 
Topic: Barriers for discharge and what providers can do to reduce readmissions

• The role of a case manager
• The barriers to successful discharges
• What providers can do to improve the situation (pharmacy delivery, weekend discharges, faster assessments, provide transportation, etc)
• What is the best communication when admitting and following curing patients/ residents from facility to hospital and return
• Medical home and use of case managers in clinic settings

Speakers: Case Management Panel:
–Tina Anthony, RN, BSN, Providence Medical Center
-Stephanie Kruger, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
-Karen Richter, RN, BSN, CCM, Providence Medical Group

Location: Smullin Center
Address: 2825 E Barnett Rd, Medford, 97504

Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Meetings

2019

May 16, NO SONAR MEETING, THE RETIREMENT CONNECTION RELEASE PARTY IS 3-6PM
Location: Edenvale Winery
Address: 2310 Voorhies Rd, Medford, OR 97501
Sponsor: Retirement Connection Guide

June 20, 9am
Location/Sponsor: Horton Plaza
Address: 1122 Spring Street, Medford, Oregon 97504
Speaker: Sherry Detwiler, Mid Rogue Imaging Center
Topic: Health Screenings, benefits and payment options, typical and insurance

July 18, 9am
Location/Sponsor: Pear Valley Senior Living
Address: 800 North Haskell Street, Central Point, OR 97502
Speaker: Jefferson Duval, Inside Start
Topic: Hidden Powers of Language: explore our inner narratives and outer use of language

August 15, 9am
Location: TBD (email us if you wish to host)
Address:
Speakers: Alexzandra Watson & Susan Bradley Krant, from Anderson Bradley Krant, PC
Topic: Estate Planning Documents 101

September 19, 9am
Sponsor/Location: Weatherly Inn
Address: 2180 Poplar Dr, Medford, OR 97504
Speaker: Christy Turner, Dementia Sherpa
Topic: Dementia Training

October 17, 9am
Location: TBD (email us if you wish to host)
Address:

November 21, 9am
Location: Kinsington Oak Grove
Address:

December 20, 9am
Location:
Address:
Topic: Holiday Party, White Elephant gift exchange (not required)

Testimonial

“I must say, though, that the meetings have been very useful – and packed full of great information! Plus, I think it is great where so many professionals can get together and strategize to create better care for our patients..” Terry Tamraz, RN, BSN, CCM