Welcome!
Welcome to Orchid Health Hoodland Clinic - serving Hoodland Corridor, including Brightwood, Welches, Rhododendron, Zig Zag, Government Camp, and 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.
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. Call now to schedule your initial visit!
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
Immunizations will be available soon! In the meantime, stay tuned for upcoming immunization clinics.
Behavioral Health
Your mental and behavioral health is just as important to overall wellness as your physical health. Our primary care providers are trained to assess your full health while our behavioral health clinicians are available to help with mental health, addiction, nutrition, and life planning.
LEARN MORESchool Health Clinic
Our partnership with the Oregon Trail School District provides no-cost health care to all k-12 students and their families.
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, Kaiser, Moda, 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 affordable.
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.
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
Our partnership with the Oregon Trail School District provides no-cost health care to k-12 student children and adolescents in the district. These include students at Cedar Ridge Middle School, Oregon Trail Academy, Naas Elementary School, Welches Middle School, Firwood Elementary School, Kelso Elementary School, and Sandy High School.
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
Dr. Douglas Lyon
Medical Doctor
Specialty: Epidemiologist
Languages: English, Spanish
Education and Certification:
2004 Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, Fairfield University Fairfield, CT
Biography:
Dr. Douglas Lyon, MD, is a seasoned family physician and epidemiologist with over 25 years of experience dedicated to serving underserved communities both locally and internationally. Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Lyon’s extensive medical journey includes significant roles with renowned organizations such as Doctors Without Borders, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, WHO, and the UN High Commission for Refugees. His work spans complex emergencies and epidemic management, including famine, HIV/AIDS, cholera, Ebola, and COVID-19.
A long-time resident of the area, Dr. Lyon has cherished his cabin near the western slope of Mt. Hood for nearly three decades. His deep connection to the community and commitment to providing compassionate, relationship-based care align perfectly with Orchid Health’s mission. Dr. Lyon believes in the importance of holistic care that extends beyond individual health needs, emphasizing the well-being of the whole patient, their family, and the broader community.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Lyon is the founder of TodoSomos, a nonprofit organization that shares first-person narratives to raise awareness about the needs of vulnerable populations, from refugees abroad to the homeless in Oregon. He lives with his wife, Solymet, and their two young children, embracing a life that blends his passion for medicine with his dedication to making a positive impact on his local community.
Dr. Lyon is excited to join the team at Orchid Health’s Hoodland Clinic, where he looks forward to building lasting relationships with patients and providing high-quality, accessible care to the community he calls home.
Your Care Team
Cayla Solso
MA/PSS
Languages: English
Education and Certification:
Certified Medical Assistant
Biography:
Cayla Solso is a dedicated Medical Assistant at Orchid Health, with a focus on whole-body health. She grew up in Sandy and Welches, where she graduated from Sandy High School and completed Medical Assistant and Chiropractic Assistant programs. Cayla brings experience from family practice, internal medicine, lab work, and chiropractic care to her role.
In her spare time, Cayla enjoys spending time with her family, hobby farming, beekeeping, gardening, and foraging. She is passionate about health and wellness in both her professional and personal life.
Cate Schmidling
Medical Assistant
Specialty: Family Medicine
Clinical Interests: Cardiac Care, Imaging, Surgery
Languages: English
Education and Certification:
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
Biography:
Cate Schmidling is a nationally certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) with a diverse healthcare background, including experience in cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, women’s services, general surgery, and family medicine. Originally from California and Texas, she now calls the Willamette Valley home and is passionate about family medicine and building connections within her community.
Outside of work, Cate enjoys photography, cooking, and playing video games. She also loves spending time outdoors through activities like hiking, kayaking, and snowboarding.
Your Support Team
Malika Cox
Patient Support Specialist
Specialty: Making People Smile
Clinical Interests:Supporting The Mountain Community I Live In
Languages: English
Education and Certification:
Law, Real Estate, Big Foot Enthusiast, Fishing Warrior & Goat Mom
Biography:
Malika is a lifelong Oregonian and has proudly called Brightwood home for the past decade. With a background in law, real estate, and property management, she brings a wealth of experience in supporting her community. Now, she is passionate about serving the mountain community she lives in and helping patients feel welcomed and cared for.
When she’s not at work, Malika enjoys Bigfoot hunting, embracing snowy adventures, and spending quality time with her two grandsons. She also loves hanging out with her cherished goats and dining out with friends and family.
Missy Albrich
Clinic Manager
Languages: EnglishEducation and Certification:
Associates from Ouachita Technical College
Biography:
Missy grew up in a small rural Oregon town until she was 13 years old when she and her family moved to an even smaller rural town in Arkansas, with a population of 317. When she was 29, she moved back to Oregon to start her family.
Missy graduated from Ouachita Technical College with an Associate degree and began her career in healthcare nearly 20 years ago. She is currently focused on learning about the ins and outs of rural healthcare while creating a work-life balance.
In her spare time, Missy enjoys spending time with her family. She and her husband have two boys and they enjoy watching their children participate in the School’s Drumline and Middle School football/baseball. Additionally, Missy and her family love traveling and taking vacations together!
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.
Hoodland Clinic
Orchid Health Hoodland Clinic
24461 E Welches Rd,
Welches, OR 97067
(Located in the Salmon River Professional Center)
Phone: 971-333-0494
Email: missyalbrich@orchidhealth.org
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5pm
Appointments can be made by calling the clinic during these hours. In the case of an emergency, please dial 911.
*If you are requesting a prescription refill, please call your pharmacy who will contact us to refill your prescription. Please allow us up to 72 hours to fill your prescription.
The Department of Consumer and Business Services issued a certification to this practice. You can contact consumer advocates at the Department of Consumer and Business Services at (888) 977-4894, dcbs.insmail@state.or.us, or www.insurance.oregon.gov
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
Welches
Welches at a Glance
Population: 2,215 (2018 U.S. Census)
County: Unincorporated
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Location
Located in the Salmon River Professional Center, the Hoodland Clinic serves everybody at every age with exceptional local health care. Tucked into the forest under the gaze of Oregon's tallest peak, this little resort town is the place for an après-ski meal, a round of golf, live local music, or a romantic mountain getaway.