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CCHS Brings Columbia County’s Healthcare Voice to Washington, D.C.

By Columbia County Health System / July 31, 2026

For Kim Emery, PA-C, rural healthcare is not just something discussed in policy meetings. It is part of the work she sees every day at…

Randy Mattern- Chronic Wound Patient Experience

By Columbia County Health System / May 28, 2020

Five Years With a Wound That Would Not Heal Think about everything you did yesterday. Now imagine doing it all while living with a large,…

CCHS Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center C Anderson Patient Testimony

By Columbia County Health System / January 13, 2023

Finding Hope Close to Home After living for several months with a chronic post-surgical wound, Catherine Anderson was exhausted by the pain, discomfort, and lack…

Columbia County Health System Receives the Gold Rural Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence

By Columbia County Health System / July 28, 2026

Gold Rural Hospital Quality Recognition for CCHS DAYTON, Wash. — Columbia County Health System has received the Gold Rural Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence from…

Columbia County Health System Receives 2026 Commitment to Quality Award

By Columbia County Health System / July 30, 2026

Columbia County Health System has received the American Heart Association’s 2026 Commitment to Quality Award, recognizing our continued commitment to quality improvement across cardiovascular and…

Columbia County Health System/Dayton General Hospital Earns DNV Accreditation for Quality and Patient Safety

By Columbia County Health System / July 30, 2026

DAYTON, Wash. – Columbia County Health System/Dayton General Hospital has successfully earned accreditation from DNV through its NIAHO® Critical Access Hospital Accreditation Program. The accreditation…

Columbia County Health System Welcomes Dr. Michael Ettner to Dayton General Hospital

By Columbia County Health System / June 11, 2026

Columbia County Health System Welcomes Dr. Michael Ettner to Dayton General Hospital DAYTON, Wash. — Columbia County Health System is pleased to welcome Michael L.…

Dayton General Hospital Named Critical Access Hospital of the Year by LifeNet Health

By Columbia County Health System / July 31, 2026

Dayton General Hospital has been named Critical Access Hospital of the Year by LifeNet Health. This recognition honors the quiet, compassionate, and life-changing work our…

CCHS Community Update: Summer 2026

By Columbia County Health System / August 6, 2026

The Summer 2026 Columbia County Health System Community Update highlights what’s new across CCHS, including new team members, expanded Behavioral Health services, quality achievements, equine-assisted…