COLUMBIAMEMORIAL.ORG LATE SPRING 2024 5 Convenient pharmacies If you are prescribed a new medication during your visit, CMH’s Outpatient Pharmacies offer a wide range of services to make your experience safer and more convenient. They offer free delivery to the local area and are open daily. ASTORIA: 2120 Exchange St., Ste. 101 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed 1 to 1:30 p.m. for lunch) 503-338-4560 SEASIDE: 1111 N. Roosevelt Dr., Ste. 210 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (closed 2 to 2:30 p.m. for lunch) 503-738-3006 Meet CMH’s new medical director of Urgent Care CMH welcomed Kathleen Myers, MD, as the medical director of CMH Urgent Care at the beginning of January. “Dr. Myers comes to us with a plethora of experience, as well as the drive and knowledge to improve an already amazing team,” says Nicole Blanton, Urgent Care manager. “I am excited to work with her on improving processes and workflows so we can better serve our community.” Dr. Myers was born and raised in Portland. She loves being able to provide in a community and care for everyone. She has not only done this in the medical field, but also in the tech world. Dr. Myers has been a part of three tech startups, with her most recent one involving AI technology to help automate medical notes for physicians. Her primary focus has always been on patient care and taking care of others. “In the first few weeks she was at CMH, we already made strides and rolled out workflow improvements that decrease needs for primary care physician appointments for some specialty referrals and decrease turnaround times for patients to be seen by those specialists,” Blanton says. High-quality, accessible health care Dr. Myers earned a medical degree and did an internship at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. She completed a residency at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. “The opportunity to spearhead a vital component of health care services is truly exciting,” Dr. Myers says. “My commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible health care aligns seamlessly with the values of CMH. I am eager to contribute my leadership skills and expertise to ensure the continued success and growth of the Urgent Care Department at CMH.” Dr. Myers is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. She is a Pacific Northwest finalist for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. Primary care If the care you need is not an emergency and your doctor’s office is open, consider going to your primary care provider (PCP). There’s trust and a relationship between patient and doctor, even if you’ve only met a few times. Plus, they have your medical records on file and know your health history. If an appointment is available, a PCP can treat the same problems that an urgent care handles. Do you have a minor health issue that needs timely attention and your PCP isn’t available? Walk in to a CMH Urgent Care Clinic in Seaside, Astoria or Warrenton. If you think you are dealing with a medical emergency, call 911 or visit the ED.
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