Columbia Memorial Hospital

08/14/2026

This week, U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, and Oregon State Rep. Cyrus Javadi visited the BuildCMH Expansion Project construction site and held a press conference at CMH to bring attention to FEMA's holdout on the BRIC grant originally awarded to CMH in 2023.

"Building a vertical evacuation … is very innovative and it is the type of investment that is going to work to save people’s lives. You can’t run fast enough to escape a tsunami. This is the type of investment the federal government should be making," Bonamici said during the press conference. "We are all united in the goal of expanding access to state-of-the-art medical care and strengthening the hospital so that it can withstand a major earthquake and tsunami and be shelter for community during the aftermath. Touring the site today, I am so encouraged to see this project moving forward. A natural disaster’s not going to wait."

Javadi and Rayfield echoed her words.

"Having a resilient hospital here is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. A hospital that can stand up to an event like a Cascadia event is about basic good governance. It’s about peace of mind for the community," Javadi said. "I think we can all agree that access to health care when we need it, regardless of where we live in the state, is important."

Read more about the recent visit: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/news/releases/federal-and-state-officials-tour-construction-hold-press-conference-at-cmh/

08/13/2026

CMH was proud to be a part of another memorable Regatta weekend. This year’s theme, “Raised on the River,” brought families and friends together for a number of fun events throughout Astoria, including the Family Fun Night and annual Block Party. 🐟

08/13/2026

CMH will be offering $30 Walk-In Sports Physicals for students today, Aug. 13, at Astor Elementary School in Astoria. Appointments are first come, first served, and will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a break for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.

The proceeds are donated back to Astoria School District. Learn more:

CMH is offering walk-in sports physicals for students on Aug. 12 and 13 at Astor Elementary School in Astoria.

08/12/2026

08/12/2026

Planetree will visit CMH in early September to evaluate how the hospital meets excellence in person-centered care standards.

In addition to the visit, individuals who have had an experience at CMH are invited to share their comments from Aug. 25 through Sept. 17. During this time, comments can be submitted online, by email or mail. Thank you for your participation.

08/12/2026

Debbie Hahn, a medical records specialist at CMH, is celebrating an incredible 50 years of service in 2026. She started on July 26, 1976, and has now worked here for more than half the hospital’s history. For all five decades, Debbie has worked in the same department, helping community members with their medical records.

“I’ve never felt a need to leave. I love working with all my coworkers in Medical Records, and I have enjoyed being able to help people and see the hospital’s growth over the years,” Debbie says. “My team is great and such a joy to be around every single day.”

Debbie’s dedication to Medical Records has helped shape how our hospital operates. She has helped not only patients, but also our community and culture.

“Debbie has been a pillar of this community over the last 50 years. I look at it through the lens of our mission at CMH, and in doing so, I can only imagine how many "best and healthy lives" have been lived as a result of her diligent work,” says Alfred Olaly, Medical Records manager. “I am super proud to be associated with Debbie. I am sure all the caregivers she has interacted with over the years would say the same. Thank you, Debbie, for your ongoing service and dedication to CMH!”

08/12/2026

CMH will be offering $30 Walk-In Sports Physicals for students today, Aug. 12 and tomorrow, Aug. 13, at Astor Elementary School in Astoria. Appointments are first come, first served, and will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a break for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.

The proceeds are donated back to Astoria School District. Learn more:

CMH is offering walk-in sports physicals for students on Aug. 12 and 13 at Astor Elementary School in Astoria.

08/12/2026

Over the weekend, CMH hosted another successful Regatta Square Block Party & Health Fair in the heart of Astoria.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered and attended the Regatta festivities in 2026!

08/11/2026

If you have a passion for nutrition and helping others, apply to be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) at CMH.

RNs perform nutrition consultations for patients and their families, assisting as their nutrition advocate. Learn more about the job requirements and $10k sign-on bonus: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/CS/columbiamemorial/ #/job/3915

08/11/2026

Golfers will tee off for a great cause at the CMH Classic Golf Tournament this Friday, August 14.

Thank you to our generous sponsors, Gearhart Golf Links, Avamere, JH Kelly and Stahancyk House, who have helped make the second annual golf tournament possible. Proceeds from the event support the CMH Foundation and the BuildCMH Expansion Project, helping expand health care services in the community.

Additional hole sponsors include:
• Sisu Brewing
• Fishhawk Fisheries and Pacifick Distillers
• Performance Contracting Inc.
• Sundial Tours
• Ocean Crest Chevrolet GMC
• Knutsen Insurance
• Amergis