Columbia Memorial Hospital Foundation

03/29/2026

Donations from this year’s Giving for Good Gala will go toward the BuildCMH Expansion Project. Upon the project’s completion in late 2027, CMH will be better equipped to serve our community for generations to come.

Thank you to Gala sponsors, Columbia Bank, ZGF Architects, and Warrenton Fiber – Nygaard Logging, for supporting the expansion project. Learn more: https://ow.ly/1w2t50YztB2

03/28/2026

Exciting news! The foundation on the BuildCMH Expansion Project was completed this month, with a total of 3,250 cubic yards of concrete poured. The steel framework is now beginning to be constructed as the building starts to take shape.

Learn more about what the expansion is bringing to our region: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/buildcmh/

03/26/2026

03/21/2026

The BuildCMH Expansion Project includes five floors — three floors providing patient care, one floor housing resiliency measures, an Emergency Operations Center and mechanical technology, and a top floor including the helipad, generators and chillers. The overall height of the building will be about 90'. https://www.columbiamemorial.org/buildcmh/

Follow along to be the first to hear about the latest construction news, updates and more!

03/19/2026

CMH artists and photographers were invited to donate their artwork for an auction benefiting the Friendship Fund this month. Created in 2016 by the CMH Foundation, the Friendship Fund has supported over 200 caregivers in emergent situations.

The artwork for the auction can be seen displayed in the HR Hallway in Professional Office Building 1 and on the auction website. Place your bid by Tuesday, March 31, at 4 p.m.: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/friendship-fund/

03/16/2026

The Friendship Fund at the CMH Foundation was created to provide financial support to caregivers in immediate need due to a crisis or other unexpected event.

Contributions from this month’s fundraiser can go toward Administrator Dress-Up Day, where individuals donate to see their favorite CMH executive in character. Past campaigns have included The Goonies in 2023, Barbie in 2024, and most recently, Super Mario Bros. in 2025. This year’s theme, Dr. Seuss, brings a fun, nostalgic touch to the annual fundraiser.

Donate now: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/forms/friendship-fund-campaign/

03/14/2026

Construction crews have been busy pouring portions of the foundation for the hospital expansion this month. Each pour consists of 250-300 cubic yards of concrete from Northwest Ready Mix, INC. This is a huge milestone with the footprint of the building taking shape!

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

03/13/2026

At the CMH: Giving for Good Gala, enjoy live music from the Louis Pettinelli jazz quintet and fantastic food and drinks as the Clatsop County Fair & Expo Center’s event space is transformed like never before. Guests are encouraged to dress sharply at the Gala for an unforgettable night.

All the funds raised from the Gala will go toward the BuildCMH Expansion Project. Reserve your spot now for Saturday, May 2: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CMHGala2026

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03/12/2026

Every March, we raise money for the Friendship Fund, created by the CMH Foundation for caregivers who are in immediate need of financial support due to circumstances beyond their control.

Join the fun and see if you can make the March Madness Bracket Challenge leaderboard for both the men's and women's competitions! Register to fill out a bracket by Thursday, March 19, at 9 a.m., and you could be the next “Madness Master” trophy winner. Pictured are the 2025 trophy winners, John and Evandro.

https://www.columbiamemorial.org/forms/friendship-fund-campaign/

03/10/2026

Join the Friendship Fund campaign this month and send our caregivers Roses of Gratitude for a job well done. A rose, along with your personal message, will be hand-delivered to their CMH department. All funds will be donated to the Friendship Fund, created by caregivers for caregivers in emergent financial need. 🌹

The final deadline to purchase a rose is Tuesday, March 24, at 4 p.m. Purchase yours now: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/forms/friendship-fund-campaign/

03/07/2026

Sheriff Matt Phillips, CMH Board vice president, and Capt. Doug Kaup, CMH Board of Trustees President, recently joined Erik Thorsen, CEO, on a construction walk to see the progress on the BuildCMH Expansion Project.

Over the past few weeks, crews have been excavating areas for elevator shafts, underground plumbing and electrical systems, underground fuel tanks, and began pouring portions of the foundation.

Learn more about the expansion: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/buildcmh/

03/06/2026

The Clatsop County Fair & Expo's event space will be transformed like never before for the CMH: Giving for Good Gala on May 2. Guests are encouraged to dress sharply for an unforgettable night.

All the funds raised from the Gala will go toward the BuildCMH Expansion Project. Reserve your spot now: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CMHGala2026