Testimonial: I Would Not Be Here Now

If it hadn’t been for Columbia Memorial Hospital I would not be here now!

For a town our size we are fortunate to have a facility like Columbia Memorial Hospital. The quality of doctors we have is outstanding. It is something I don’t take for granted anymore.A few years ago I had a heart attack and was taken to Columbia Memorial Hospital. I was quickly life flighted to Portland. Some folks would say I wasn’t treated at Columbia Memorial – but I was. I was having a heart attack. When I got to the ER, they stabilized me and got me to the right place quickly. I respect their decision, it undoubtedly saved my life.When I arrived in Portland, the first thing the people who receive patients asked the attendants from the helicopter was “Where is he coming from?” They said “Columbia Memorial in Astoria”.

Their first words were, “No problem then, they always have their patients stabilized and always do a wonderful job.” That said a lot about our hospital. I’m sure they don’t say that about every hospital.

I feel so comfortable going to Columbia Memorial Hospital. My experience just gave me one more reason to be so very proud to call Columbia Memorial…
OUR HOSPITAL!

Skip Hauke
Astoria, Oregon
Resident since birth