MCMC and Adventist Health Celebrate Partnership With Renaming of Facilities
As part of this celebration, it was revealed that the Mid-Columbia Medical Center will now be known as Adventist Health Columbia Gorge.
Photo Credit: Adventist Health Columbia Gorge
by Japhet De Oliveira, Corporate Communication Executive for Adventist Health
Photo Credit: Adventist Health Columbia Gorge
The Dalles, OR— On June 14, 2023, Mid-Columbia Medical Center and Adventist Health gathered together to officially celebrate the new relationship that advances rural healthcare across The Dalles and Columbia River Gorge. As part of this celebration, it was revealed that the Mid-Columbia Medical Center will now be known as Adventist Health Columbia Gorge.
“We are so glad to celebrate nearly four years of collaborative conversations that brought us to this historic moment. Adventist Health Columbia Gorge’s unwavering commitment to their communities will shape the future of healthcare, and we are pleased that the onboarding process with Human Resources is moving forward with clarity and speed,” shared Joyce Newmyer, Chief People Officer, Adventist Health and Oregon State Network President.
“Today, we celebrate the beginning of a new chapter together — a chapter in which we will have the ability to grow, innovate and provide greater access to the high-quality care our patients and families deserve,” said Dennis Knox, President and CEO of MCMC. “I look forward to working together with the leaders and team members across the Adventist Health family of organizations as we work to improve the health and well-being of every person who comes through our doors.”
“Adventist Health is redefining rural healthcare in a post-pandemic world. It gives me great joy to welcome Adventist Health Columbia Gorge to our healthcare system,” said Kerry L. Heinrich, President and CEO of Adventist Health.
“Our organizations have worked hard to make it to this day. This agreement is a massive step forward for MCMC, and I am thrilled about the many ways this relationship will make a difference for the patients and families we serve,” said Robb Van Cleave, chair of the MCMC Board of Trustees.
To celebrate the agreement with Adventist Health and unveil the new Adventist Health Columbia Gorge brand, leaders began celebrating with employees at 12:01 a.m. and held an event for all employees at Kelly Commons on the hospital campus.
To learn more about the agreement, and how it will impact healthcare in the region please visit Joining Adventist Health
