Blodgett promoted to Chief Operations Officer of Klamath Health Partnership

Amanda Blodgett appointed as the new Operations Chief at Klamath Health Partnerships. (Submitted photo)

Klamath Falls, Ore. - Klamath Health Partnership’s new operations chief uses her own experience as a healthcare consumer to guide her in directing the operations of KHP’s several clinics.

Following a family member’s near fatal accident and the subsequent challenges of navigating the healthcare system, Amanda Blodgett knew she wanted to improve the patient’s experience in healthcare.

“I never fully understood the difficulties our patients were experiencing with trying to coordinate insurance, specialists and primary care until I experienced it myself,” said Blodgett. “That experience motivates me to come to work every day and look for opportunities to make things better for our patients and their families.”

Blodgett replaces George Olson, who accepted a position in another state.

Blodgett’s appointment follows a national search that attracted nearly 50 external and internal candidates. Blodgett has worked for KHP since February of 2018, most recently serving as Quality Officer. In her new role, Blodgett oversees operations of all KHP clinic locations and will direct the opening of KHP’s future locations.

“I am excited about this new challenge,” said Blodgett. “KHP provides outstanding healthcare to all, regardless of the ability to pay. I am incredibly proud of that. Klamath Falls is my hometown, and our mission to serve the underserved in our community is very important to me. I am honored to be a part of the team that will lead KHP into its next chapter.”

Blodgett earned her Master of Business Administration with an emphasis on Healthcare Administration from Ashford University. She served as an active duty guardsman at the 173d Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field and is an active volunteer with various youth organizations in the community.

About Klamath Health Partnership
Klamath Health Partnership is a Federally Qualified Health Center, a health center program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b. KHP operates 4 clinics: Klamath Open Door at 2074 South 6th Street, Campus Convenient Care at 2684 Campus Drive, School Based Health Center at 3013 Summer Lane, and Chiloquin Open Door at 103 Wasco Avenue in Chiloquin, OR. For additional information or to make an appointment, please call 541-851-8110.