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St. Helens Tries Again for Community Hospital

State will accept public comments until July 5 on the proposed $28.2 million facility
June 30, 2010 -- The Columbia Health District has submitted an amended certificate of need application to the Department of Human Services, in hopes of securing approval for the Columbia River Community Hospital, a 12-bed facility that would offer 24/7 emergency care and other services.
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St. Helens Tries Again For Hospital

This time around proponents would like to open a small rural health clinic inside the 12-bed hospital.
June 2, 2010 -- Unwilling to accept defeat, Columbia Health District is once again attempting to convince state officials that there’s a need for a 12-bed hospital in St. Helens. But the process is ripe with contention.   Read More >>

Columbia County Appeals Hospital Denial

After the state denied a certificate of need for a 12-bed hospital, the Columbia Health District has asked for a hearing
November 4, 2009 -- The Columbia Health District Board of Directors voted unanimously Oct. 28 to ask the state for an informal hearing on the proposed denial of the application to build a small 12-bed hospital in St. Helens. Read More >>

Decision Due on Legacy Expansion in St. Helens

Project costs are estimated at $11.6 million for the 12-bed hospital
October 14, 2009 -- Legacy Health Services, which already manages an urgent care clinic in St. Helens, would potentially run the new hospital in Columbia County. If the certificate of need is approved, construction will likely go forward in 2010. If not, the health district can appeal the decision. Read More >>
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