Columbia Memorial Hospital

04/01/2026

April is Occupational Therapy Month. Did you know CMH has a team of six occupational therapists? OTs help patients successfully return to work or find meaningful ways to engage in daily routines.

Learn more about what they do at CMH: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/.../celebrating.../

04/01/2026

Fill up your Easter baskets with the CMH Auxiliary Gift Shop! Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 🐰

Money raised from the gift shop goes to a fund run by the CMH Auxiliary Board, a group of volunteers who set fundraising goals and choose causes to support at CMH. Thank you for your continued support!

03/31/2026

Andrew Ross, chaplain, had a Great Catch for safety in 2025 and was a finalist for CMH's Greatest Catch Award for the year.

Great job, Andrew, and thank you for your commitment to safety at CMH!

03/31/2026

It's the last day to donate to this month's Friendship Fund campaign including the Art Auction and Administrator Dress-Up Day.

Join the fun, make a gift, help friendship grow. Every bit helps more than you know! All funds are donated to the Friendship Fund, created by caregivers for caregivers in emergent financial need.

Donate toward the Friendship Fund with the CMH Foundation.

03/31/2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends checking with your doctor if you have the following symptoms:
• Diarrhea, constipation or another change in bowel habits for more than a few days
• Cramping or steady stomach pain
• Blood in your stool

Having these symptoms doesn’t necessarily mean you have cancer, but they should always be investigated. Find more information about colorectal cancer: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/health-library/story/0830de8a-baf0-4814-8e8a-d9336f639081

03/31/2026

Warrenton Fiber Company and Nygaard Logging is a full-service contractor of forest products. Thank you to community sponsor Warrenton Fiber Company and Nygaard Logging for supporting the CMH: Giving for Good Gala on Saturday, May 2.

All event proceeds will go toward the BuildCMH Expansion Project. Learn more about the Gala: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/news/releases/an-evening-with-purpose-cmh-giving-for-good-gala-debuts-may-2/

03/30/2026

CMH has updated its community sponsorship and grant program to better support local health and wellness efforts. Learn what's changed and what types of organizations are eligible. If you have questions about the sponsorship and grant program, please email cmhcommunity@columbiamemorial.org.

Ready to get started? Below are the links to the sponsorship and grant applications due March 31:

CMH is excited to announce a new annual community sponsorship and grant program.

03/30/2026

Happy Doctors' Day to our physicians, nurse practitioners, physician associates, nurse midwives and nurse anesthetists who make an impact every day.

Each day at CMH, our providers work together to make significant contributions to our community. Whether they are following patients in day-to-day care, managing chronic health issues, triaging in the Emergency room, or diagnosing an illness, they are there for all of us.

Thank you, providers, for all the ways you support our community!

03/29/2026

CMH partnered with Clatsop County Public Health and Providence Seaside Hospital to conduct a comprehensive Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for the region in 2025.

The report’s findings identify key areas needing further development, including social drivers of health, access to care and providers, services for Spanish speakers, and mental and behavioral health services.

Learn more: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/news/releases/clatsop-county-health-partners-release-2025-community-health-needs-assessment-findings/

03/29/2026

Astoria native Ashlyn Swerdloff, DO, is returning home as the new CMH pediatrician in Seaside this fall. With a passion for family-centered care, she's excited to help children feel seen, heard and supported.

Meet our newest pediatrician: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/health-compass-newsletter/issues/spring-2026/local-returns-home-as-new-seaside-pediatrician/

03/29/2026

Getting little physical activity, eating processed meats and long-term smoking are all potential risk factors for colorectal cancer. No matter how many (or how few) risk factors you have, regular screenings, beginning at age 45, are one of the best ways to stop the disease.

Check your risk during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: https://www.columbiamemorial.org/health-library/story/5d5088d7-d7df-4372-b051-b408b33a32eb

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 Company and Nygaard Logging, for supporting the expansion project. Learn more: https://ow.ly/1w2t50YztB2