2 HEALTH COMPASS EARLY SUMMER 2024 Summertime care By Erik Thorsen, CEO The hustle and bustle of summer is here. It is the best time of year to take advantage of all the coast has to offer — from sunset strolling on the beach to climbing the tallest mountain in the Coast Range or biking along the pathways of Fort Stevens. Our beautiful setting draws thousands of visitors throughout the season. Even though we’re in a rural area, the good news is that you don’t have to go far for care when you need it. Columbia Memorial Hospital has three Urgent Care Clinics — in Seaside, Astoria and Warrenton — that are open seven days a week, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. These walk-in clinics offer fast, excellent treatment without an appointment for minor injuries and illnesses. If you think you have a serious or life-threatening emergency, you should call 911 or visit the Emergency Department (ED). In collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University, the CMH ED is staffed by physicians who are board-certified in emergency medicine, and it is open 24/7. Our teams work together to offer comprehensive care, getting you back to the action as quickly and safely as possible. This summer, have fun and be safe — and don’t forget, we’re here when you need us. Plan extra time or save yourself a trip While expansion construction has not yet begun, site work and improvements will start this summer. If you have an appointment or need to come to our Astoria campus, we encourage you to plan ahead and give yourself extra time in case you encounter unexpected construction or utility work. Alternatively, you might be able to save yourself a trip to campus! In addition to Astoria locations, did you know we have: Walk-in, off-site lab locations at our Warrenton and Seaside Clinics CMH Urgent Care Clinics in Warrenton and Seaside Option to pay online (columbiamemorial.org/ billpay) Free local pharmacy delivery for prescriptions
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