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Chelan, Washington WRITE Site<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Lake Chelan Clinic<\/strong>
\n219 E Johnson Ave<\/strong>
\nChelan, WA 98816<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phone: 509-682-2511<\/strong>
\nFax: 509-682-2515<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Chelan is part of a scenic resort area of 12,000 residents (a number that can swell to 25,000 during the busy summer months) that is nestled at the edge of the Cascade Mountains in North Central Washington. The City of Chelan lies on the shores of beautiful Lake Chelan, a glacier-fed lake flowing 50 miles from its source. The rugged and remote distant shores are framed by the majestic North Cascade Mountains.<\/p>\n

More community information is available at: Lake Chelan<\/a><\/p>\n

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Student Perspectives:<\/strong><\/span>
\n“Getting a better understanding of the culture of the community helped me provide patients with better care. The highlight for me was seeing new mothers and infants I helped deliver out in the community.<\/span><\/span>“<\/p>\n

– Past Chelan WRITE Student<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Primary WRITE Preceptor\u00a0<\/strong>
\n\"Tobe
\nTobe Harberd, M.D.
\n<\/strong>Family Medicine
\n<\/strong>Tobe Harberd graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his Family Medicine Residency in Greeley, Colorado. He has practiced at Lake Chelan Clinic since 2009.tobe.harberd@cvch.org<\/a>Participating Physicians:<\/strong>
\nJennifer Snyder, M.D. (Family Medicine)
\nJosh Burnell, M.D. (Family Medicine)
\nKeri Bergeson, M.D. (Clerkship)
\nTy Witt, M.D. (Obstetrics\/Gynecology)
\nChristine Wineberg (Psychology)Site Contact:
\n<\/strong>Diane Witsil: DWitsil@lcch.net<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
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Clinic:<\/strong> Lake Chelan Clinic was founded in 1963 with the mission to provide the highest quality, cost effective and comprehensive health care to the community with genuine respect for individuals and sensitivity toward cultural, social, and economic diversity. In 2015, Lake Chelan Clinic joined Lake Chelan Community Hospital. It has board certified family physicians providing medical services, including a Saturday walk-in clinic and staffing the ER. In addition, full-service family medicine with OB care (100 Deliveries\/Year) is offered, along with pediatrics. Physicians in this clinic precept students in the RUOP and TRUST programs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Hospital:<\/strong><\/span> Lake Chelan Community Hospital is a critical access hospital providing inpatient, emergency, obstetrical, surgical, home health & hospice care as well as inpatient addiction recovery services. LCCH is a Planetree affiliate, focusing on patient-centered care.
\nThe hospital’s web site is Lake Chelan Community Hospital<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n

Directions:<\/strong><\/span>
\nChelan is located in the heart of Washington \u2013 3 hours from Seattle or Spokane and 1 hour from Wenatchee. To see a map of where we are located and\/or get directions from other locations, go to Google Maps<\/a> (for directions, click “Get Directions” in the upper left-hand corner where you can input the starting address).Transportation:<\/strong><\/span>
\nPassenger train and commercial flights are available in Wenatchee. It is recommended that students arrive with transportation.<\/p>\n

Housing:<\/strong><\/span>
\nUsual accommodation is a one-bedroom apartment.<\/p>\n

Extracurricular Activities:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe area has abundant recreational activities including water sports, hiking, biking, Nordic skiing and alpine skiing at nearby Echo Valley and Mission Ridge Ski resorts. Grape vineyards have become an important economic asset to the Chelan Valley providing a selection of tours and tasting opportunities for the wine enthusiast. A busy community event calendar boasts activities for all interests from rodeos to festivals and music venues.<\/p>\n

Weather Trends:<\/strong><\/span>
\nChelan enjoys four seasons with surprisingly moderate winter temperatures (February averages highs of 40 degrees). The valley enjoys 300 days of sunshine per year, accenting crisp blue skies in winter and warm summer days.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Chelan, Washington WRITE Site   Lake Chelan Clinic 219 E Johnson Ave Chelan, WA 98816 Phone: 509-682-2511 Fax: 509-682-2515 Chelan is part of a scenic resort area of 12,000 residents (a number that can swell to 25,000 during the busy summer months) that is nestled at the edge of the Cascade Mountains in North Central…<\/p>\n

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