(THE DALLES, Ore.- March 2, 2022) – The Mid-Columbia Medical Center Board of Trustees has elected Vice Chair Robb Van Cleave to serve as Board Chair succeeding, Phil Brady, who has resigned to run for public office. Brady served on the board for 7 ½ years, the last three as...Read More
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February is Heart Month
You are never too young or too old to focus on taking care of your heart. Your heart pumps blood through your body delivering oxygen and nutrients to your cells. That’s why a healthy heart is central to overall good health. In honor of American Heart Month, here are seven...Read More
A Note from Dennis Knox
Welcome to MCMC, Cardiologist David Johnson, MD, FACC Heart Month is celebrated in the United States every February to help educate Americans on facts about heart disease and the importance of a heart-healthy lifestyle. This is MCMC’s first year celebrating Heart Month since announcing our cardiology partnership with Adventist Health...Read More
Rural Health Care Oregonian Article
Thank you, The Oregonian, for telling the story of rural health care and the daily struggles during the pandemic. This is a great article on our incredibly talented team. https://www.oregonlive.com/coronavirus/2022/02/as-omicron-recedes-in-oregon-this-small-hospital-treats-record-number-of-coronavirus-patients.html...Read More
Celilo Cancer Center Welcomes New Board-Certified Medical Oncologist
(THE DALLES, Ore. – February 14, 2022) — Mid-Columbia Medical Center announced today that Eiko Klimant, M.D., has joined the cancer care team at Celilo Cancer Center. Dr. Klimant is a board-certified medical oncologist and hospice and palliative care specialist. He comes to MCMC from Samaritan Pastega Regional Cancer Center...Read More
A Note From Dennis Knox – We Owe a World of Thanks to Our Healthcare Heroes
All across the country, COVID-19 cases and staff shortages are forcing hospitals to close beds and postpone surgeries. The Omicron-fueled surge is happening here as well. We are seeing an increase in the number of patients needing inpatient care, an increase in patients needing outpatient care, and an increase in...Read More
Mid-Columbia Medical Center Takes Step Toward Bold Future for Healthcare in the Gorge
MCMC to Collaborate with Wasco County, City of The Dalles on Site for New Hospital Campus/Athletic Complex (THE DALLES, Ore.- Nov. 3, 2021) – Leaders from Mid-Columbia Medical Center (MCMC) received the support of Wasco County Commissioners today to move forward with a process to envision a new hospital campus that
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Hospital Pricing – Frequently Asked Questions.
Effective Jan. 1, all hospitals are now required to publish standard price lists for thousands of pharmaceutical drugs, medical supplies, procedures and tests. The new rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires hospitals to make the data searchable and update it annually or as needed. Known...Read More