4 HEALTH COMPASS Early Spring 2026 Pediatric care at CMH Being a parent is not easy. From the early years of sleep deprivation and diaper-changing to the later years of school, sports and more, finding quality health care can seem like a daunting part of the job. Thankfully, the CMH-OHSU Health Pediatric Clinic locations in both Astoria and Seaside can save you a long trip to Portland and beyond by providing the important services that kids need, right here on the coast. Small-town care, big-city benefits Choosing a health care provider for your child is an important decision. That’s why we’ve partnered with OHSU — our providers offer the same high level of care that you would find in a larger city. We offer everything you’d expect from a pediatric clinic, including well-child checkups, same-day sick visits, immunizations, and care for chronic conditions and childhood issues. We also provide some services that might surprise you, like ear piercing and car seat checks. Our pediatric providers offer comprehensive care for all children and are uniquely trained to provide expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of disorders, including acne, allergies, asthma, attentiondeficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), childhood obesity, eczema and many other chronic conditions. In addition, our Rehabilitation Services team sees kids for occupational therapy, speech therapy and physical therapy needs. Other CMH-OHSU Health specialists, like those at the Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic, also see children. Care you can count on Our providers strive to build trusting relationships with our young patients and their parents from the very beginning. That way, if a more complicated condition develops, they can feel comfortable and confident that they are getting the care they need. The CMH-OHSU Health Pediatric Clinic is here for you. While parenting can be a tough job, finding the right health care for your kids doesn’t have to be. Local returns home as new Seaside pediatrician Meet Dr. Swerdloff, joining CMH Seaside in September Ashlyn Swerdloff, DO, will join the CMH-OHSU Health Pediatric Clinic – Seaside in early September. Dr. Swerdloff was born and raised in Astoria and is the daughter of longtime CMH caregiver Kendra Gohl, infection preventionist. After finishing her residency in South Carolina, she is returning home to practice pediatrics. QCan you tell us a little about your background and why you decided to become a pediatrician? “My calling to work with children dates back to my childhood when I nannied three young girls. I have an undergraduate degree in social work, which has created a unique lens through which to see children. By understanding the socioeconomic struggles many patients face, I have developed the ability to effectively meet children where they are while enacting mindful interventions to enhance overall well-being. “Pediatrics is the space that I find my confidence, inner peace and the utmost fulfillment as a physician, and I can’t wait to share that passion with the children I share a home with along the Oregon Coast.” QWere there mentors or experiences here that influenced your medical journey? “My mother served as my first glimpse into the health care world, specifically at CMH. I was blessed to have been raised in a home with incredible parents who supported and encouraged me to pursue my dreams and in a community that fostered them, as well. Make an appointment Call 503-325-7337 to schedule an appointment with a pediatrician in Seaside or Astoria or visit columbiamemorial.org/ pediatrics to learn more about pediatric services at CMH.
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