Welcome!
Welcome to Orchid Health Fern Ridge Clinic - serving Veneta, Elmira, and the surrounding communities with quality, compassionate healthcare! Orchid Health was founded with the belief that our state’s rural communities deserve to have accessible, high-quality healthcare. We offer local, comprehensive healthcare and take the time to address what matters most.
Quality
We have top providers and staff available online and in-person to help you achieve the best health outcomes in a convenient, non-rushed experience.
Compassion
We’ll ensure you feel listened to, respected, and treated as an individual by a trusted care team that’s there for you.
Innovation
We are responsive to your feedback and needs, determined to improve the health of our community and challenge the status quo.
Our Services
We offer 60-minute visits for new patients and same-day or next-day appointments for acute visits. Our services are now available online with Telehealth. Subscribe to our newsletter for early patient information.
Subscribe Today!Assessment & Treatment
Injury treatment, general illness, skin treatment, chronic disease management, and referrals to specialty care.
LEARN MOREDiagnostic Testing
In-house testing for pregnancy, strep throat, influenza, urinalysis, blood glucose, and overnight lab results for most other labs.
LEARN MOREImmunizations
We offer all required immunizations for infants, children, teenagers, and adults including the COVID-19 vaccine. Click below to see our full list.
LEARN MOREBehavioral Health
Your mental and behavioral health is just as important to overall wellness as your physical health. Our behavioral health specialists are available to help with mental health, addiction, nutrition, and life planning.
LEARN MOREPediatric Care
Sports physicals, child well visits, fluoride varnish, and children immunizations.
LEARN MORESchool Based Health Clinic
Our partnership with the Fern Ridge School District provides free health care to student children and adolescents in the district.
LEARN MOREOur Story.
Orchid Health was founded with the mission of solving the problems and inefficiencies of modern American healthcare and to make sure that no patient or community lacked access due to the current system. Our founders, Orion Falvey and Oliver Alexander spent years working with a number of Oregon’s top healthcare policy leaders, primary care providers, and most importantly community members themselves in order to improve the health and well-being of all patients and to create a model of health care based on quality, compassion, and innovation.
OUR MODELExceptional Patient Experience.
Our goal is for our patients to feel listened to, have enough time to ask necessary questions, and be able to discuss what’s most important to them with their provider. In order to accomplish this, we offer hour-long initial visits either online or in-person and 30-minute follow-up visits. Additionally, we understand the need for accessible primary and urgent care when a health concern arises, which is why we offer same-day visits (by appointment) for children and adults, and expedited new patient visits. In order to continuously improve the experience our patients receive, we constantly ask for feedback and involve patients in our decision-making process.
SERVICESInsurance
Orchid Health is proud to accept most major health insurance plans, including the Oregon Health Plan and most Medicare plans.
Call us today to see if you're covered!
CALL TODAY!Pricing
At Orchid, we believe you deserve quality healthcare, no matter what. Anyone can be an Orchid patient, whether or not you have insurance. We have many flexible options available to make our care accessible.
We offer a sliding scale program. Review our pricing + apply for the program. If you don’t qualify for our sliding scale program, please review our set cash pay pricing.
Orchid Health's policy is to provide essential services regardless of the patient’s ability to pay. Discounts are offered based on family size and annual income.
La política de Orchid Health es proporcionar servicios esenciales independientemente de la capacidad de pago de los pacientes. Los descuentos se ofrecen en función del tamaño de la familia y los ingresos anuales.
Please call us with any questions! We’re happy to walk you through our process.
Note: Note: Orchid Health cannot accept cash payments from Medicaid or Medicare patients in lieu of insurance billing. The cash price services listed are covered by Medicaid and Medicare if your are a Medicaid or Medicare beneficiary.
Student Pricing
No student will be turned away due to the ability to pay. We welcome ALL students and accept most insurance including the Oregon Health Plan. If you don’t have insurance, don’t worry – we will still see you. This service extends to students in the Fern Ridge School District, which includes Elmira, Veneta, Walton, and Noti. Learn more here.
Students between the ages of 12 and 19 who visit the SBHC may be asked to complete an anonymous survey after their visit. The survey asks about the student’s satisfaction and experience at the SBHC, as well as some general questions about their physical and mental health status. Students can refuse to take the survey and this will not affect their ability to get care at the SBHC. To see a copy of the survey, please go to the “SBHC Data Requirements” link from http://healthoregon.org/sbhc. If you have questions about the survey, please contact the SBHC State Program Office at sbhc.program@dhsoha.state.or.us.
Your Providers
Vanessa Remhoff
FNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice
Specialty: Family
Clinical Interests: Trauma-informed care & Gender-affirming care
Languages: English
Education and Certification:
OHSU's DNP/FNP Program 2022
Biography:
Vanessa is an FNP and Doctor of Nursing Practice from a small town in rural Illinois. Vanessa has lived in several places, including Chicago, San Francisco/Oakland, California, and Rhode Island, and currently lives in Eugene. She received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2005 and her doctorate in nursing practice from OHSU in Portland, OR in 2022.
Vanessa has worked as an RN in many settings, such as emergency, primary care, urgent care, HIV, gender-affirming care, maternal child health home visiting, and adolescent psych. Her primary focus has been on trauma-informed care.
Vanessa’s current focus is primary care. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time with her children. She has also attended a couple of schools of herbal studies in California and Oregon and enjoys working with plants, particularly those that are native and/or medicinal.
Cameron Metzler FNP
Family Nurse Practioner
Languages: English
Education and Certification:
M.N. as a nurse practitioner from OHSU in 2021, B.S. in Nursing magna cum laude from OHSU in 2019, bachelor's degree in Botany from Oregon State University in 2014
Biography:
Cameron Metzler, a dedicated nurse practitioner, embarked on his healthcare journey by obtaining a B.S. in Nursing magna cum laude from OHSU in 2019. Following his passion for healthcare, he continued his education at OHSU, graduating with an M.N. as a nurse practitioner in 2021. However, his academic journey began earlier with a bachelor's degree in Botany from Oregon State University in 2014.
Cameron's career in healthcare started as a CNA in various settings, including hospitals and hospice care. He then progressed to work as a nurse in a long-term care facility. Later, he gained valuable experience as an FNP, primarily serving internal medicine patients at Oregon Medical Group in Eugene, a position he held from December 2021.
Throughout his professional journey, Cameron has developed special interests in rural health access, community health, and substance use disorder treatment.
Originally from Albuquerque, NM, Cameron has called Oregon home since the age of 18 when he attended OSU for his undergraduate studies. Cameron has celebrated two years of marriage and recently welcomed a beautiful child into the world.
While spending several years in Portland for schooling, Cameron has developed a deep appreciation for Eugene's abundance of green spaces and the city's ease of navigation. During his leisure time, he indulges in video games, reading books, and delving into various DIY projects in their first home.
Dr. Willy Foster
Physician
Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Clinical Interests: Holistic Care for all patients (Physical, Mental, Social, Spiritual)
Languages: English and Spanish
Education and Certification:
Undergrad: BA from University of California, Santa Cruz
Med School: MD from University of California, San Diego
Residence Training: Lincoln Medical Center, Bronx, New York City
Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Biography:
I was born in Japan (my dad was in the Air Force) and growing up I lived in Alabama, Virginia, Southern California, and then Northern California where I went to Jr High and High school. All of my college education was in California as well. I attended Medical School at the University of California at San Diego and then did a residency in Emergency Medicine in the south Bronx, New York City.
I initially worked in California in a number of Emergency Departments in small Hospitals. In 2008 I moved to Eugene and took a job in the ED at Peace Harbor Hospital in Florence - where I still work, both in the ED seeing patients and also have roles as the Medical Director of the ED and Chief of staff of the hospital.
Over the years I have also worked at a clinic in China and taught at a medical school in the Philippines. I also spend time every year on short-term trips to India and the South Pacific to provide medical care and teaching.
I also volunteer at a number of free clinics in the Eugene area that provides care to homeless people on the street. And I am involved in numerous groups and committees that are aimed at providing access to health care for all.
In my free time, my partner and I enjoy bicycling, canoeing, backpacking, and skiing. I have two daughters in their 20’s (both were adopted from China as infants).
Your Care Team
Jeanna Nicoson
Registered Nurse
Specialty: Case Management, Family Medicine
Clinical Interests: Patient Centered Holistic Care
Languages: English
Education and Certification:
Oregon Coast Community College, Registered Nurse
Biography:
Jeanna Nicoson is a registered nurse with a passion for patient-centered holistic care. Growing up in the small coastal community of Newport, Oregon, she developed a deep appreciation for community and well-being.
Jeanna earned her Associate of Applied Sciences in Registered Nursing from Oregon Coast Community College in 2012. Since then, she has gained experience in various healthcare settings, including triage nursing in family practice, internal medicine, home health, and mental health. This diverse background allows her to approach patient care with a comprehensive understanding of their needs.
Currently, Jeanna focuses on family medicine, where she champions a holistic approach to healthcare. She believes in empowering patients to be active participants in their well-being.
Outside of work, Jeanna enjoys an active life filled with kayaking, disc golf, and watching baseball. She is also an avid collector of sports cards and memorabilia. Balancing a busy career with her family, which includes six children, two dogs, and a cat, keeps her life full and rewarding.
Alex Ward
CMA/PSS Float
Specialty: Family Medicine
Languages: English
Education and Certification:
CMA, NCCT Associates Degree at Pioneer Pacific College
Biography:
Alex is from Pleasant Hill, Oregon. She enrolled in Pioneer’s Pacific Medical Assisting program in 2019, which led to the completion of her Associate's Degree. After school, she did an internship at a local podiatrist clinic and worked at a COVID Clinic to assist with drive-thru testing.
Alex was Orchid’s first medical assistant and has helped onboard and train new members of the team.
Her current focus is supporting the Patient Support Specialist role and helping the front office. When Alex is not working she enjoys bike riding, watching true-crime series, thrift store shopping, and spending time with her family in Eugene.
Courtney Jaros
CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)
Specialty: Family Medicine
Languages: English
Education and Certification:
CMA, NCCT Associates Degree at Pioneer Pacific College
Biography:
Courtney was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon and briefly relocated to Beaverton, Oregon from 2011 to 2013. After, she relocated to Eugene.
After attending Lane County Community College, Courtney completed her Associates Degree in Medical Assisting at Pioneer Pacific in 2018. For the past 3 years, Courtney has worked as a medical assistant for 3 years in both family practice and internal medicine. As Fern Ridge’s new Medical Assistant, Courtney is most excited about supporting the community in the best way she can.
In Courtney spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and two young daughters. She enjoys hiking, dinner with friends, appreciating the outdoors, and running her small business on Etsy.
Mandi Powers
Community Health Worker
Languages: English
Education and Certification:
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Boise State University
Biography:
Mandi was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania and lived in Idaho from the time she was 9 years old. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work at Boise State University and in 2015, Mandi made her permanent residence in Springfield, Oregon.
Her passion has always been to help others and has held roles in Case Management and Advocacy positions to assist with mental health, developmental services, substance abuse, recovery, and trauma work.
At Orchid, she hopes to provide hope and support to those that are in need of assistance. When Mandi is not working at Orchid she enjoys spending time with her family,painting, crafting, being outdoors with her dogs, taking pictures, and playing video games.
Cindy Smith
Patient Support Specialist
AJ Montague
Leadership Team
Orion Falvey
Co-founder, Executive-director
Biography:
A graduate of the University of Oregon Business School, Orion has served as a consultant for several local businesses, was named the 2013 Oregon Student Impact Entrepreneur of the Year by Portland State University, and was awarded as a Freeman Fellow while working on a healthcare project in Cambodia. His passion for improving the healthcare system stems from his experiences growing up in a rural Alaska, and the opportunity for large-scale positive impact.
Marty Grasmeder
Medical Director
Specialty:
MD, pediatrician, and supervising physicians
Clinical Interests:
general pediatric, developmental and behavioral pediatric, and children’s kidney Health
Languages:
English
Education and Certification:
Bachelor of Science from Stanford University, MD from Penn State & residency at OHSU at pediatrics
Biography:
Dr. Marty Grasmeder grew up in Philadelphia and moved out to the west coast with his family while entering college. Upon his move, he was accepted into Stanford University where he got his degree in Biology, followed by earning his MD from Penn State University.
After his university, Dr. Grasmeder held a residency in pediatrics at OHSU. Dr. Grasmeder did his fellowship in children's kidneys at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Later in his career, Dr. Grasmeder decided to expand his calling and took a role as a Pediatrician in Sika, Alaska. His service extended to local indigenous tribes and he was the only pediatrician on an island town of 8,500. His career grew and flourished while in Alaska, however, his heart was in the Northwest.
After nearly 20 years serving rural populations in Alaska, Dr. Grasmeder returned to the west coast as Multnomah County’s Medical Director. His impact at the county lasted for nearly 7 years until he semi-retired.
Now he is returning to his roots in rural healthcare to help expand care for everyone and to improve the social fabric and network to help people thrive in their communities while creating healthy communities.
When Dr. Grasmeder is not working; he enjoys spending his time fishing, learning about European history, spending time with his family and children, riding bikes, and woodworking.
Jennifer Harris
Director of Operations
Biography:
Jennifer is a native Oregonian who grew up in a community much like Estacada. After working for over 20 years in large healthcare systems, she is excited to have joined Orchid Health where she can bring her experience to have a direct impact to the community in a more personal way. Her passion is for enhancing the patient experience through improving processes, eliminating obstacles to care, and building quality healthcare teams.
When she's not working, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, dancing, and loves basketball. Jennifer and her daughter often give back to the community by volunteering serving meals and other community service projects.
Bill Roller
Billing & Administrative Director
Biography:
Before joining Orchid he has worked in many various roles within Community Health Clinics and also more recently an insurance organization. Hobbies include, bowling, hiking and generally being outdoors. He has a love for dogs.
Michael Mahler
Director of Human Resources
Biography:
Michael has a passion for fostering cultures of well-being and has spent his career working with socially-conscious businesses and nonprofit organizations to design and implement people-positive, complexity-conscious systems. He brings a wide and diverse skillset to the table and is happiest connecting with others in ways that facilitate understanding and growth.
Michael graduated from Western Washington University, and although he lived all over growing up, he has been happily rooted to the PNW most of his adult life. In his free time, he loves diving into board games, traveling to new destinations, and hitting the park with his dog.
Fern Ridge Clinic
Orchid Health Fern Ridge Clinic
24934 Fir Grove Ln. Elmira, Oregon 97437
Phone: 541-234-3255
Email: courtneyjaros@orchidhealth.org
Hours::
Monday-Tuesday, 8:30am - 7 pm
Wednesday-Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
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Patient Forms
View, download, and print our new patient forms using the links below. Please don't hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions.
Welcome to
Fern Ridge
Fern Ridge at a Glance
Population: 13,310 (2018 U.S. Census)
County: Lane
News
Health Care of the Future Leadership Award: Orion Falvey of Orchid Health, Portland Biz
Orchid Health Listed as one of the Healthiest Employers in Oregon, Portland Biz
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Location
Located near Elmira High School, the Veneta Fern Ridge Clinic serves the entire Fern Ridge Area including Veneta, Elmira, Crow, Noti, Vaughn, and Walton. The area is known for the Fern Ridge Reservoir, wineries, farms, and its abundance of natural areas and wildlife.