Serving the Community and Saving Lives in Morrow County

Morrow County Health District has served Morrow County as the ambulance service provider for 27 years.  MCHD operates seven ambulances, which dispatch from four locations throughout the county. Two ambulances are located in Heppner, two in Boardman, two in Irrigon, and one in Ione.

In a medical emergency, South Morrow County residents are transported to Pioneer Memorial Hospital in Heppner where Trauma Level IV services are available. If necessary, patients can be flown via helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft to higher levels of trauma care in larger communities such as Portland, Oregon or Tri-Cities, Washington. North Morrow County residents are transported to Good Shepherd Medical Center in Hermiston.

Dedicated Care Providers

Morrow County Health District employs qualified Emergency Medical Technicians, EMT-Intermediates, and Paramedics to provide care throughout Morrow County.  Our teams have been saving lives for over 27 years.  MCHD is always accepting applications from trained EMS personnel.  To learn more, click here.

Tri-County Ambulance Association

Morrow County Health District works with ambulance organizations in Gilliam and Wheeler counties to manage Tri-County Ambulance Association. Tri-County Ambulance Association is a membership program designed to help residents maintain affordable access to quality emergency medical services. By joining, membership provides payment after insurance coverage for medically necessary ambulance service. The cost for a family membership is $45 per year.

In addition to coverage in Morrow, Gilliam, and Wheeler counties, members receive benefits in over 50 other service areas. Tri-County Ambulance Association has developed reciprocal agreements with an extensive network of EMS providers throughout Oregon to ensure its members receive the finest lifesaving care possible at an affordable price.