Columbia Gorge Family Medicine

08/10/2026

Big news for our CGFM family! Dr. Jack Kennady, D.O. joins us in early October and he's accepting new patients. He offers whole-family care, including OB.

Dr. Kennady and his wife came to Hood River for his residency at Providence and loved it so much, they decided to stay. When he's not at the clinic, he's usually making a mess in the kitchen or playing electric guitar, with two dogs and a cat supervising.

Call (541) 386-5070 to schedule a new patient appointment today!

07/25/2026

Did you know 1 in 5 Oregon kids ages 6-9 have untreated tooth decay?*

We're excited to have Ashley, a dental hygienist visiting our clinic once a month to offer FREE preventive dental care for children and pregnant patients — no dental insurance needed.

Ashley's next visit is August 1st. Call (541) 386-5070 to schedule today!

*Source: Oregon Smile & Oral Health Survey, Oregon Health Authority (oregon.gov/oha/ph/preventionwellness/oralhealth)

07/14/2026

🍂 Fall sports are closer than you think! School districts in Oregon and Washington require kids in 7th through 12th grade to have a sports physical before they can play.

If your child hasn't had a sports physical in the last two years, or a well child check in the last year, now's the time to get on the schedule — appointments fill up fast once the season gets close.

📞 Call (541) 386-5070 to schedule today!

06/30/2026

🚨 Holiday hours reminder

We’ll be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the 4th of July, and our acute care will also be closed on Saturday, July 4. We’ll resume regular business hours on Monday, July 6.

Have a safe holiday!

06/08/2026

🩺 Living with diabetes? You don't have to figure it out alone.

Right here at CGFM, we have a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) — a Registered Dietitian trained in diabetes prevention and management. Jennifer Zimmerman works one-on-one with you and your CGFM provider to build a plan that fits your real life.

Whether you were just diagnosed or have managed Type 1 or 2 for years, a typical 30–60 minute visit can cover:
-Everyday food and lifestyle changes
-How your medications and insulin work
-Making sense of your blood sugar patterns
-Diabetes technology, from glucose monitors to apps
-Help with the cost of supplies and medications

And you can come back for follow-up visits whenever you need, so managing diabetes feels more doable over time.

📞 Diabetes education is available to established CGFM patients with a referral from their provider. Ask your provider about a referral, or call (541) 386-5070 to get started today!

04/07/2026

🚨 Did you know: Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers?

That’s because having a screening can find and remove precancerous polyps before they ever turn into cancer, and guidelines now recommend screening for average-risk adults starting at age 45. When caught early, the 5‑year survival rate is 91 percent.

📞 In recent years, screening has become much easier. Call (541) 386-5070 to schedule an appointment today!

To learn more about colon cancer screenings, check out the CDC's website:

There are several tests, some of which can be done at home.

02/18/2026

⚽ Spring sports are around the corner! Oregon and Washington school districts require kids in 7th-12th grades to have a sports physical to participate in organized sports.

If your child hasn't had a sports physical in the last two years or a well child check in the last year, they won't be able to play.

These appointments fill quickly - call us today at (541) 386-5070 to schedule an appointment!

01/15/2026

🌟 New year, new start! January is the perfect time to schedule wellness appointments for everyone in your family. Whether it's well-child checks for your kids, teen physicals, or your own annual exam, let's make sure everyone starts 2026 on a healthy note.

These appointments book up quickly, so call us today at (541) 386-5070!

01/06/2026

Thank you Columbia Gorge News for helping us celebrate our 40th anniversary delivering babies and providing independent, locally-owned medicine to our community in the Gorge! Pictured: Dr. Tony Gay in this vintage newspaper ad. Read the full news article here: https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/news/gorge-local---in-business-columbia-gorge-family-medicine-turns-40/article_07bd45ff-6ae9-40a7-bac9-30e62b20a66d.html

12/26/2025