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IF
you’ve been a patient
at a hospital or clinic,
you likely have a
story about your
experience.
At Columbia
Memorial Hospital
(CMH), our goal
is to make sure your
story is a positive
one—for you and your
family.
Our goal: Many happy endings
That’s why Planetree
Integrated Therapies are
so important to us.
Integrative
Therapies are part
of the Planetree
model of patient-
centered care and
offer complementary
alternative modalities
(CAM). At CMH, we work
to offer modalities that assist the
patient’s overall well-being and help
the healing process of body, mind
and spirit.
Working with patients
Integrated medicine includes
CAM in allopathic health care.
An example of CAM integration
would be a team of health
care professionals—including
physicians—complementary
alternative modality practitioners
and the patient working together
to plan the patient’s care and health
maintenance.
Some of the CAM modalities
available at CMH include:
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Massage.
Manipulation of
muscles for therapeutic results.
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Reflexology.
Manipulation of
specific points on the feet, hands
and ears to create balance and
facilitate healing.
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Aromatherapy.
Use of pure
essential oils to facilitate healing.
Did you know that if you have diabetes,
Medicare will pay for one pair of diabetic
shoes each calendar year?
Diabetic shoes are designed with a wider toe
box to help prevent sores caused by rubbing
and pressure. They have a more rigid,
slip-resistant sole for better support,
removable depth inserts to allow for a better
fit, and heat-moldable replacement inserts to
custom-fit to the contours of your feet.
You can get diabetic
shoes—free
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Reiki.
A gentle, noninvasive
holistic energy healing system
involving touch.
These are just a few approaches
we use to strengthen the mind-
body connection and promote
healing.
Get involved
To learn more about how
you can help shape the future
of Planetree and Integrated
Therapies at CMH, visit
www.columbiamemorial.org
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Talk to your doctor about your need for
diabetic shoes. To learn more, call Pacific
Coast Medical Supply at
503-338-0349
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CMH HEALTH COMPASS is published as a community
service by COLUMBIAMEMORIAL HOSPITAL, a Lutheran-
affi l iated health care faci l ity. 2111 Exchange St. ,
Astoria, OR 97103, telephone 503-325-4321, website
www.columbiamemorial.org
Information in CMH HEALTH COMPASS comes from a
wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns
or questions about specific content that may affect your
health, please contact your health care provider. Models
may be used in photos and illustrations.
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COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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Erik Thorsen
Chief Executive Officer
Leslie Blasewitz
Chief Clinical Quality Officer
Guy Rivers
Chief Financial Officer
Randy Stemper
President, Board of Trustees
For information about CMH HEALTH COMPASS:
Paul Mitchell
Marketing Manager
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