MCMC News and Events

MCMC | OHSU Cardiology Opens Echocardiography Lab

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to become just the second medical facility in Oregon to offer Gorge-area heart patients the benefits of bubble echocardiography technology.

Echocardiography is a test that uses sound waves to create moving pictures of the heart. The pictures show the size and shape of the heart and allow physicians to visualize how w

Welcome Dr. Kevin Wei

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Dr. Wei is a general cardiologist with specific expertise in an important diagnostic technology called echocardiography. In fact, he is, in one colleague’s words, “an internationally recognized leader in echocardiography.”

Mommy Wellness

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

If you’re a new mom, you know that it takes a lot of energy to take care of your baby—let alone make time for yourself to exercise, eat right or even read a few pages of a book.

Picking Up The Pace

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

After suffering a heart attack or other heart-related event, patients often find increasing their level of physical activity to be an exercise in anxiety.

A Full Monte

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The way Monte Johnson sees it, if you are going to blow out a knee skiing it ought to be the result some kind of equipment-flying, head-over-heels, Dagwood-Bumstead-style calamity.

Quality Staff = Quality Care

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

From the lab to diagnostic imaging, MCMC has a highly trained staff committed to delivering the highest-quality, most up-to-date care. In fact, MCMC encourages all staff to pursue advanced training in their fields.

Positive Reflections

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Celilo is helping women better about their self-image so they can feel better during their treatment.

Many women in ongoing treatment for cancer often feel guilty devoting time to their appearance instead of focusing their complete attention on their disease.

Congratulations to our Oregon Nurse of the Year!

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

We couldn’t be prouder that the March of Dimes has named MCMC’s own Shelley Reynolds-Wacker as one of its 14 Oregon Nurses of the Year for 2011.

Cancer Care Condensed

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

When Linda Thompson was considering her options for treating the breast cancer she was diagnosed with in November 2009, convenience wasn’t at the top of her list of “must haves.”

Up Close and Personal

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Sarah Schumacher is used to caring for patients, not being one. But her own experience has left her feeling better than ever about the comprehensive care and services MCMC offers area orthopedic patients.

A skier can’t venture very far down a trail on Mt. Hood without seeing a sign announcing some sort of hazard.

Water's Edge Turns One

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

For Camille Weimar, a rancher from Dufur, Ore., life was painful. She could barely walk, let alone ride her horse—the thing she lived for. Yet after only four months at Water’s Edge, she’s living pain-free and without medication.

Rare Care

Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MCMC has become the only hospital in Oregon, and just the third on the West Coast, to earn national accreditation for its breast care center.

MCMC's new Center for Breast Care was surveyed in late September by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), whose chairman, David Winchester, M.D., remarked afterward.

Walking Tall

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

She was diagnosed with polio at age 10, and for more than 60 years Earline Matson has lived with its many after effects.

Twenty-four surgeries and multiple hospital stays later, The Dalles resident is now feeling better than she has in years. Just a few weeks removed from surgery to replace her painful right knee, Matson was up and about

Surgical Precision

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Mid-Columbia Medical Center continues to rank among the nation’s top hospitals when it comes to surgical safety and infection control.

Heart Help in a Hurry

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

When a patient comes through the double doors at Mid-Columbia Medical Center’s Emergency Department complaining of chest pain – even just discomfort, a squeezing, pressure-filled sensation – the staff doesn’t mess around. There’s no paperwork to fill out first. There’s no hesitation at all, but no rushing eith

Holiday Market & Tree Lighting

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Kick off the holiday season with the annual Holiday Market & Craft Fair, Wednesday, December 2, 10:00am – 6:00pm, Medical Center Office Plaza, 1810 E 19th Street, The Dalles.

2009 Diabetes Discovery Day

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

People with diabetes can gain helpful information about managing their disease during Diabetes Discovery Day, a free event co-sponsored by Mid-Columbia Medical Center and Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center in The Dalles.

Diabetes Discovery Day Set For November 9

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Diabetes Discovery Day, a free annual event, sponsored by Mid-Columbia

Coming Soon, Tobacco Free MCMC

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Effective January 1, 2010, the Mid-Columbia Medical Center campus will be 100 percent tobacco free. Smoking and the use of tobacco products will be prohibited on the entire campus.

New MCMC Breast Care Center Earns Rare Accreditation

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

MCMC has become the only hospital in Oregon to earn national accreditation for its breast care center.

Expert Heart Care Close to Home

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

David Guarraia, M.D., the first cardiologist to practice full-time in the Mid-Columbia region, has devoted the last 12 years of his life preparing to care for patients with heart-related conditions.

Columbia River Women's Clinic Welcomes New Doctor

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

After a year long search, Columbia River Women's Clinic in The Dalles, Ore., has announced that a new physician is joining its ranks. Brian MacArthur, M.D., a graduate of Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, will fill the vacant position left when longtime The Dalles physician David Mack retired earlier this year.

Wellness on the Water

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New MCMC facility at the edge of the Columbia River is a positive sign of the changing tide in healthcare. If there is a little more dust in the wind down at Lone Pine Village these days, that's just a sign of an exciting new MCMC development getting off the ground.

New Book Tells Story of MCMC's Planetree Transformation

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Since the early 90s, numerous media reports have told the story of Mid-Columbia Medical Center's efforts to change for the better the way patients experience hospitals.

Tournament of Tradition Golf Benefit to Support Next Century Campaign

Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Mid-Columbia Health Foundation's 24th Annual Tournament of Tradition Golf Benefit presented by Xiologix will be held Monday and Tuesday, June 8th and 9th at The Dalles Country Club. There are still openings for players and teams to register for this event.

MCMC Sponsors Mount Hood Cycling Classic Kids Race

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

MCMC Sponsors Mount Hood Cycling Classic Kids Race.

MCMC Participates in Cascadia Peril Emergency Preparedness Drill

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Beginning Friday, April 24, 2009 MCMC will participate in the statewide drill, Cascadia Peril, coordinated through the Oregon Office of Emergency Management. This drill is designed to test disaster preparedness and the region's readiness to respond to a massive natural.

Medical Group Attracts Two New Providers

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Mid-Columbia Medical Group continues to enjoy success in its ongoing efforts to recruit new primary care professionals to the area.

Tradition of Compassion Award Winners Announced

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Individuals and organizations that have distinguished themselves through philanthropy and service in the region will be honored at the third annual Tradition of Compassion Philanthropy Awards, Thursday, March 5, at the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center.

Third Annual Tradition of Compassion Philanthropy Awards

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Nominations are now being accepted for the 3rd Annual Tradition of Compassion philanthropy awards presented by the Mid-Columbia Health Foundation. These awards seek to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations throughout the Mid-Columbia who demonstrate the art of giving and truly make a difference in our community.

MCMC Collaborates with OHSU to Increase Local Access to Specialized Care and Expertise

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mid-Columbia Medical Center in The Dalles, Ore., has announced that it is now working with Oregon Health & Science University to expand the availability of specialty physician and medical/surgical care in the Mid-Columbia region.

Mid-Columbia Medical Center to Build New Riverfront Facility

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mid-Columbia Medical Center has announced that it has entered a joint venture partnership to construct a state-of-the-art medical building on The Dalles riverfront.

Dr. James Stoller Joins Surgical Specialists in The Dalles

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dr. James Stoller in August brought to five the number of surgeons at Mid-Columbia Surgical Specialists, 1810 E 19th Street, The Dalles.

Festival of Trees Supports Advances in Local Health Care

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Mid-Columbia Health Foundation has announced that Columbia River Bank will be the presenting sponsor again for this year's annual Festival of Trees.

Dr. Ann Harris Joins Surgical Specialists in The Dalles

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dr. Ann Harris has accepted a position as one of five general surgeons at Mid-Columbia Surgical Specialists, 1810 E 19th Street, The Dalles. She began seeing patients in August.

Mid-Columbia's First Neurosurgeon to Practice in The Dalles

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mid-Columbia patients needing surgery or treatment for back problems and other conditions requiring neurosurgical expertise will be the beneficiaries of a new agreement between Mid-Columbia Surgical Specialists (MCSS), Mid-Columbia Medical Center and The Center: Orthopedic & Neurosurgical

Health Foundation Announces New Board Members

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mid-Columbia Health Foundation (MCHF) welcomes two new members to its board of directors, Paula Lee-Valkov, M.D. and Linda Trautz, R.N.

Dr. James Edwards Begins Medical Practice in The Dalles

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dr. James Edwards, after recently completing his medical residency at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Portland, is taking new patients in The Dalles.

MCMC Again Named Among Oregon's Best for Quality Measures

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mid-Columbia Medical Center's ongoing commitment to meeting and exceeding the highest standards in patient care and safety has been recognized with two awards from an independent quality measurement agency.

Celilo Quality and Expertise Recognized Again With Award

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Last June, when the retired physician who surveyed Celilo for the Commission on Cancer (CoC) met with hospital personnel to summarize her findings after a day putting the cancer center staff and records through the white-glove treatment, she wasn't stingy with her praise.

Primary Care Provider Returns to Columbia Hills Family Medicine

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Physician assistant Shay Murphy, P.A.-C., has disproved the notion that you can't go home again, much to the delight of patients of Columbia Hills Family Medicine.

Go Red For Women's Heart Health - February 1, 2008

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Heart Disease is the number one killer of women. But you can change that. Starting right now, How? Go Red. Any way you want. On Friday, February 1, wear a Red dress, Red lipstick or cary a fabulous Red handbag.

New Physician Assistant Expands Access to Internal Medicine Care

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT

New Physician Assistant Expands Access to Internal Medicine Care

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

New Physician Assistant Expands Access to Internal Medicine Care

Diabetes Discovery Day Set For November 9

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Columbia River Bank to Sponsor 2007 Festival of Trees

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Planetree Names MCMC One of its Elite Hospitals

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Mid-Columbia Medical Group Welcomes New Medical Director

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT

East Cascade Physical Therapy Joins MCMC Family

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Popular Women's Physician Returns to Practice

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT

National Journal Publishes Results of Celilo Cancer Study

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Well Aware magazine - Fall 2007

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Medical Group's Recruiting Success Continues with New Provider

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Mid-Columbia Medical Group Welcomes New Physician

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Well Aware magazine - Summer 2007

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT

MCMC Wins Award for Commitment to Patient Care Excellence

Fri, 25 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Mid-Columbia Medical Group Welcomes New Executive Director

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT

MCHF Golf Tournament Will Support Palliative Care

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Health & Safety, It’s a Family Affair

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Health Foundation Offers Annual Nursing Scholarships

Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Education, Preparation Key to New Total Joint Replacement Program at Mid-Columbia Medical Center

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Dr. Paul Cardosi Appointed to MCMC Board of Directors

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT

New Pediatrician Joins Columbia Hills Family Medicine

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Randy Rood Memorial Scholarship Applications Available Now!

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Well Aware Magazine Winter 2007

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT

New Primary Care Provider Now Accepting Patients

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Hematology/Oncology Expert Joins Celilo Staff

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

New Columbia Hills Providers Increase Primary Care Options

Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Mid-Columbia Health Foundation Festival of Trees

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Festival of Trees has its own stories; stories of those remembered through donated trees, stories of those touched by those lives, and stories of those helped through funds raised from this event. These stories and the beauty found in the 'landscape' of the Civic Auditorium are the draw for the hundreds of guests who experienced the Festival..

Mid-Columbia Health Foundation Festival of Trees

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT