Columbia Memorial Hospital Foundation

11/09/2025

What new services will be added to the hospital expansion?

This expansion will allow CMH to continue to grow, bringing new services and state-of-the-art technology and equipment to the community.

Some services we plan on adding include:
• Robotic surgery
• Dedicated interventional radiology suite
• Additional telemedicine services with OHSU
• Increased mammography services
• Dedicated imaging equipment in the Emergency Department
• Increased access to advanced imaging with new CT and MRI machines
• Safer Rooms in the Emergency Department that will allow caregivers to accommodate a broader spectrum of patient types and acuity levels
• Dedicated observation unit
• Beautiful, new OB suites, with private labor tubs in each room
• Expanded access to surgery and outpatient procedures

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

11/07/2025

Pile drilling work is underway on the BuildCMH Expansion Project this month.

The drill has a hollow center pipe that allows concrete to flow through it. As the drill bores the hole and is then pulled back up, the space it leaves behind is immediately filled with concrete, preventing air pockets and ensuring a solid foundation. Once the drill is fully removed, a crane swings over with a rebar cage and lowers it into the fresh concrete — the weight of the steel causes it to sink into place. It’s a pretty cool process!

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

11/06/2025

Thank you to everyone that enjoyed the Witches Cauldron as part of Xanadu's October Community Cocktail in support of the CMH Foundation!

They had one of their best months for the Community Cocktail, selling 147 drinks and raising $441 for the BuildCMH Expansion Project. A big thank you to Xanadu and our incredible community for making this possible!

11/05/2025

NPR published an article today featuring CEO Erik Thorsen, former Astoria Mayor Willis Van Dusen and U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici about the cancelation of the FEMA BRIC grant meant to pay for tsunami resiliency measures in the BuildCMH Expansion Project. Expansion construction has continued despite the grant's uncertainty.

"It is going to be a safe place not just for patients or employees in the hospital, but for the community," Bonamici says. "They can't outrun a tsunami. It is really critical that — now that they're underway with construction — this funding comes through."

Read the article:

The federal government promised an Oregon hospital millions of dollars to help prepare for an earthquake. They're still waiting for the money.

11/02/2025

Have questions or comments about the BuildCMH Expansion Project? Submit them and see the answers to FAQs on our project website:

Get a behind-the-scenes look at what's going on with the BuildCMH Expansion Project.

10/31/2025

The Friendship Fund at the CMH Foundation was created by caregivers, for caregivers. It provides financial support to employees in a crisis or other unexpected event.

This week, fifteen CMH caregivers concocted spooky sweets for the fifth annual Halloween treat decorating contest. Staff were invited to bid on their favorite goodies, and together we raised $1,002 for the Friendship Fund. Thank you to all our participants, this event was one for the (spell) books!

10/29/2025

There are only a few days left to purchase the Xanadu October Community Cocktail in support of the CMH Foundation.

The Witches Cauldron is a bewitching blend of vodka, raspberry liqueur, triple sec, and house-made sour mix, shaken to perfection and served in a martini glass.

With each drink sold, $3 goes directly to the CMH Foundation, supporting the BuildCMH Expansion Project all month long!

10/25/2025

When determining the best location for the BuildCMH Expansion Project, the CMH Board of Trustees conducted extensive research with multiple industry experts. The new facility will be attached to the existing hospital near the current West Lobby and located between Professional Office Building 1 and the CMH-OHSU Knight Cancer Collaborative. https://www.columbiamemorial.org/buildcmh/

Construction is currently underway. Follow along for the latest news and updates!

10/25/2025

It's the last week to purchase the Xanadu October Community Cocktail in support of the CMH Foundation.

The Witches Cauldron is a bewitching blend of vodka, raspberry liqueur, triple sec, and house-made sour mix, shaken to perfection and served in a martini glass.

With each drink sold, $3 has gone directly to the CMH Foundation this month, supporting the BuildCMH Expansion Project.

10/21/2025

A year ago today, leadership of CMH officially broke ground for the hospital's expansion project in a ceremony at the Astoria campus.

The ongoing expansion is the culmination of more than a decade of strategic planning and due diligence by the hospital's Board of Trustees. With the new construction, the hospital will grow from 56,000 square feet to 182,000 square feet.

We're now two years away from the anticipated opening in Fall 2027!

Leadership of CMH officially broke ground for the hospital’s planned expansion today in a ceremony at the hospital’s campus in Astoria.

10/17/2025

There are two weeks left to purchase the Xanadu October Community Cocktail in support of the CMH Foundation.

The Witches Cauldron is a bewitching blend of vodka, raspberry liqueur, triple sec, and house-made sour mix, shaken to perfection and served in a martini glass.

With each drink sold, $3 goes directly to the CMH Foundation this month, supporting the BuildCMH Expansion Project all month long!

10/16/2025

Why is CMH expanding? There are three primary reasons:

• The age of the current facility
• Growth
• Resiliency

Learn more about the BuildCMH Expansion Project and what you can expect when it opens in 2027: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/buildcmh/