Dr. Jim Shames has been a frequent guest of The Exchange, since he's Jackson County's chief medical officer. But we did not realize what a backstory he has!
Jim first arrived in Southern Oregon to deal with an outbreak of hepatitis at a commune in Takilma, in the Illinois Valley. He liked the place so much, he stayed and opened a clinic.
His tale is featured in this month's edition of , collected by Maureen Flanagan Battistella. Jim Shames and wife Heidi Parker come to the studio to roll out the story, with an interview assist from Maureen.
