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A J OURNAL DE VOT ED TO HEALTHFUL L I V I NG
™
S UMME R 2012
Quality meets
convenience
CHOOSING
a pharmacy is
an important decision. You want
to ensure that you’re getting expert
information and the best care.
For an option that o#ers both
quality and convenience, Columbia
Memorial Hospital has opened the
CMH Outpatient Pharmacy, located
across the street from the main
hospital in the $rst %oor lobby of the
Park Medical Building.
CMH Outpatient Pharmacy now open
Some of the great things that our
new pharmacy o#ers are:
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A knowledgeable and friendly sta#
with time to answer questions in a
manner that is easy to understand.
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Full explanations about each new
medication, such as how and when to
use the medication, what to expect,
and activities to avoid during its use.
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Recommendations about proper
use of vitamins and supplements.
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Assistance when you’re choosing
over-the-counter medications.
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A daily delivery service for
disabled people or people who have
di&culty getting to the pharmacy.
(Deliveries are available Monday to
Friday a)er 6 p.m. within the Astoria
city limits only).
+e CMHOutpatient Pharmacy
o#ers competitive prices, accepts most
insurance plans and is conveniently
located near most physician o&ces
in the area. We are open Monday
through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sheltered parking is available in the lot
under the Park Medical Building (an
elevator to the $rst %oor is available at
the entrance). And remember, if you
are homebound or disabled, the CMH
INSIDE
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Ready for emergencies?
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Tips for a safe summer
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Take a class for your health
WELCOME
to the Summer
issue of
CMH
Health Compass
.
In this issue,
you will learn
about the new
CMH Outpatient
Pharmacy, discover
the importance
of having a
partnership with your primary care
provider, read why it’s important to
plan for the unexpected and meet
our 2012 Planetree Spirit of Caring
Award winners.
Summer is here, so enjoy the
weather, be safe—and remember
that you can count on CMH for all
your health care needs.
Erik Thorsen,
CEO
C E O L I N K
Yes, it is
summertime!
Erik +orsen, CEO
Outpatient Pharmacy can deliver to
most Astoria locations!
To $nd out more, call
503-338-4560
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Patty Chow,
CMH Outpatient
Pharmacist