COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 2111 Exchange St. Astoria, OR 97103 Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Walla Walla, WA Permit No. 44 CMH HEALTH COMPASS is published as a community service by COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, a Planetree Gold-Certified Person-Centered Care Facility. 2111 Exchange St., Astoria, OR 97103, telephone 503-325-4321, website: columbiamemorial.org For information about CMH HEALTH COMPASS: Sarah Bello, MBA, Interim Director of Communications Erik Thorsen, MBA Chief Executive Officer Nicole Williams, MPA Chief Operating Officer Zach Schmitt, MBA Chief Financial Officer Christopher Strear, MD, FACEP Chief Medical Officer Photos by Sarah Bello, Interim Director of Communications 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. 2022 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Jarrod Karnofski, PT, DPT Vice President, Ancillary and Support Services Judy Geiger, MBA Vice President, Patient Care Services Christopher Laman, PharmD, MBA Vice President, Strategy Robert Holland, MD, PhD President, Board of Trustees Find us on social media! @cmhcommunity @cmhcommunity linkedin.com/company/ columbia-memorial-hospital @cmhcommunity Going the distance for Lower Columbia Hospice For Aaron Brown, DO, it’s a race against time in more ways than one. From Sept. 21 to 22, he’ll join a friend across the pond for a 180-mile bike ride across England. They plan to complete the distance in just 24 hours, each raising money for hospice care as they go. Dr. Brown is a primary care physician with the CMH-OHSU Health Primary Care Clinic – Astoria. When he heard about his friend’s goal, he knew he had to come along for the ride. He has chosen to raise funds for Lower Columbia Hospice with his effort. Hospice, which usually cares for patients in their last days or weeks of life, holds special meaning for Dr. Brown. He is riding in memory of his father and sister, who have passed away. “The pain of biking 180 miles doesn’t compare to the loss of a loved one, whether it comes as a surprise or happens gradually,” he says. “I have seen firsthand how Lower Columbia Hospice offers families meaningful care and support as they say goodbye to their loved ones. It’s an honor to support them with this ride.” Dr. Brown and his friend will ride from Liverpool to Mablethorpe, England, with a stop halfway at Leeds. Dr. Brown has been training for two hours a day, riding up to 40 miles. To be fully prepared, he aims to go up to 80 miles a day at home. Although he hasn’t completed a 180-mile ride before, he is up for the challenge and is excited to spend time with his friend while supporting local hospice care. HOW CAN YOU ASSIST? Help Dr. Brown and area hospice patients as he races to the finish. Donate any amount per mile that Dr. Brown completes for Lower Columbia Hospice: columbiamemorial.org/bike-for-hospice.
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