Columbia Memorial Hospital Foundation

12/29/2025

Skanska Project Engineer, Emily Davidsen spent the past month creating a replica of the BuildCMH Expansion Project in her evening ceramics class at Clatsop Community College. Using the blueprints, she created the model to spec and truly brought the design to life.

Awesome work, Emily!

12/28/2025

The BuildCMH Expansion Project was featured by KFF Health News recently in an article about the loss of FEMA BRIC grant funding.

You can read the article here: https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/tsunami-shelter-oregon-hospital-fema-funding-cut-lawsuit/

The article was written before a federal judge ruled last week that the money cannot be withheld from BRIC grant recipients, though the outcome of that lawsuit is still to be seen.

Columbia Memorial Hospital near Oregon’s coastline planned to add a tsunami shelter, counting on a FEMA grant. After the Trump administration cut the funding, hospital officials are building anyway, saying waiting is too risky. A judge ruled Dec. 11 that the administration unlawfully ended the pro...

12/28/2025

Add your name to the donor wall! We invite you to join us and partner in the BuildCMH Expansion Project, an exciting initiative to improve health care on the Oregon Coast.

Learn more about donating to the project: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/buildcmh-campaign/

12/24/2025

There's snow place like CMH! Caregivers got into the holiday spirit last Friday by wearing their favorite ugly Christmas sweaters.

12/21/2025

Need a last-minute holiday gift? Leave a legacy at CMH by gifting a brick or paver to be placed in the expanded hospital's brick-lined path to the labyrinth. Honor a loved one or highlight their business by adding their name to the list of community members who are supporting this important addition to the Astoria landscape.

More info here: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/brick/

12/20/2025

The BuildCMH Expansion Project was featured by CBS News this week in an article about the loss of the FEMA BRIC grant funding.

You can read the article here:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/oregon-hospital-tsunami-shelter-fema-funding-cuts/

The article was written before a federal judge ruled last week that the money cannot be withheld from BRIC grant recipients, though the outcome of that lawsuit is still to be seen.

Columbia Memorial Hospital near Oregon's coastline is forging ahead with emergency plans in case of a major earthquake or tsunami.

12/19/2025

What do you give the person who has everything?

Give a gift that will shape tomorrow, and make a lasting difference for health care on the North Oregon Coast. Gift a brick or paver for the expanded hospital's brick-lined path to the labyrinth. Options include a 4x8 inch brick or 12x12 inch paver that can be personalized with your short message.

More info here: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/brick/

12/18/2025

The BuildCMH Expansion Project was featured by KFF Health News and CBS News this week in an article about the loss of the FEMA BRIC grant funding.

You can read the articles here:
· https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/tsunami-shelter-oregon-hospital-fema-funding-cut-lawsuit/
· https://www.cbsnews.com/news/oregon-hospital-tsunami-shelter-fema-funding-cuts/
· Video version: https://youtu.be/RtjvW0JVPR8

The articles were written before a federal judge ruled last week that the money cannot be withheld from BRIC grant recipients, though the outcome of that lawsuit is still to be seen.

Columbia Memorial Hospital near Oregon’s coastline planned to add a tsunami shelter, counting on a FEMA grant. After the Trump administration cut the funding, hospital officials are building anyway, saying waiting is too risky. A judge ruled Dec. 11 that the administration unlawfully ended the pro...

12/17/2025

The Clatsop County Sheriff's Office participated in No Shave November to raise a generous $1,900 for the CMH Foundation's Arm-in-Arm Fund.

This fund was established by the Armington family and reaches beyond traditional caregiving by helping cancer patients cover household expenses during a financially challenging time. Thank you to everyone who donated!

Learn more about the fund: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/.../giving-priorities/

12/15/2025

Pile drilling is almost complete on the BuildCMH Expansion Project, one of the largest construction projects in Clatsop County history. When phase one is completed in late 2027, the expansion will provide the latest technology to meet community health needs.

Learn more about BuildCMH: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/buildcmh/

12/14/2025

Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? 🎁

Leave a legacy at CMH by gifting a brick or paver to be placed in the expanded hospital's brick-lined path to the labyrinth. Honor a loved one or highlight their business by adding their name to the list of community members who are supporting this important addition to the Astoria landscape.

Purchase here: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/brick/

12/08/2025

This fall, construction crews have been hard at work drilling piles for the foundation of the BuildCMH Expansion Project. Check out this bird's eye view of the latest progress on our campus!

Learn more about the expansion: https://ow.ly/Crma50XumuC