1992—The Cascade Medical Center Foundation (CMF) is established. Since that time, thanks to the hard work and dedication of their volunteers and board, CMF has purchased over $1.8 million worth of medical equipment for Cascade Medical. 2005—Voters pass the expansion and modernization initiative with 70% approval. 2009—Construction of the expanded and modernized facility begins. 2011—Construction of Cascade Medical’s new facility is complete! The medical center serves as a community resource for primary care, ambulance services, emergency and acute care, rehabilitation, physical and occupational therapy, and a variety of diagnostic services. 2020–2023—Cascade Medical plays a vital role locally and within our regional medical safety net to care for our community and act as a hub of vital health information for the communities we serve during the COVID-19 epidemic. 2023— Cascade Medical operationalizes our new Mobile Clinic, dedicated to serving those in our community dealing with logistical or transportation obstacles to receiving care. Established Telestroke Program and achieved Level III Stroke Designation, effective June 2023. 2024—Our Cardiac Rehab program gets underway, providing an essential service to patients in our valley recovering from heartrelated events and allowing them to receive critical care close to home. 2001—Critical Access Hospital designation is secured and commences Jan. 1, 2002. This designation is fundamental to our financial stability and our ability to care for our community in a cost-effective manner. 2014—Began steady growth in cash reserves, building to a healthy 190 days cash on hand in 2023. 2015—Began low-dose CT lung cancer screening; first facility east of the Cascades in Washington to achieve certification for this service. 2017—Initiated an integrated behavioral health model in the clinic with the addition of a full-time psychologist. 2021—Launched Medical Assistant apprenticeship program, offering an on-ramp for those interested in starting a career in medical care. CascadeMedical.org 9
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy OTI0MzU=