Health Compass Newsletter

On Oct. 21, the official groundbreaking ceremony for the BuildCMH Expansion Project was held. What a journey it has been to prepare for this next era in health care on the coast. Thank you and congratulations to those who have helped us get this far on the project!

More on the BuildCMH Expansion Project

This project will expand Columbia Memorial Hospital from 56,000 square feet to 182,000 square feet, allowing CMH to grow and offer additional services to the community. The size of the facility will help preserve patient dignity and privacy by creating private corridors, larger inpatient rooms with private bathrooms and more space in registration areas. There will be improved parking availability and comfortable waiting areas for visitors. In addition, there will be resiliency features, such as the region's first tsunami vertical evacuation structure and a deep pile foundation, so the facility can withstand and maintain operations during a natural disaster.

First floor. The first floor includes a critically needed expansion of the Emergency Department, a new chapel, dedicated caregiver respite areas and a new dining facility.

Second floor. The second floor houses expanded Surgery and Imaging departments, as well as the Labor and Delivery Unit, equipped with spa-like birth suites.

Third floor. The third floor includes the Medical, Surgical and Critical Care rooms and a new Observation Unit, in addition to increased caregiver amenities.

Fourth and fifth floors. The fourth and fifth floors are composed of critical infrastructure, generators, the helipad and a state-of-the-art Emergency Command Center.

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