(541) 386-5070 1750 12th Street Hood River, OR 97031
Welcome!
Where your family is our family!
We know that your health and the health of your family are the most important things in the world to you, and we couldn't agree more. The name of our discipline--family medicine--implies that family is the focus of our care. Since 1986, Columbia Gorge Family Medicine has been providing, comprehensive primary care medical services for families in Hood River and the region.
At Columbia Gorge Family Medicine we specialize in all of you, and it is our privilege to care for your family.
CGFM News
Visit us at our new location
If you haven't been by to see our new building, here's a little of what you've missed: expanded parking, outside play area for the little ones, and wifi and charging stations at our new Internet bar. Other than that, you'll find the same caring staff and providers you've always counted on for your healthcare.
PERTUSSIS (WHOOPING COUGH) ALERT - 5/02/2012
There has been a confirmed case of pertussis in Hood River County this week. Most children and adults living in the United States have been vaccinated against pertussis. The DTaP vaccine is very safe and effective in preventing whooping cough. If you are in need of being vaccinated, you should contact your provider or the Hood River County Health Department.
Early symptoms of pertussis include runny nose, sneezing, mild cough or in infants, sometimes a pause in breathing (apnea). After one to two weeks symptoms become more severe and include coughing fits sometimes followed by a “whooping” noise or the inability to catch one’s breath. Parents are urged to keep their children home from school, and to contact school officials if they believe their child has pertussis.
Pertussis can be very serious in infants up to 12 months old. Pregnant women in their third trimester are also considered high-risk because of the potential of passing the infection to their newborns.
People with pertussis are contagious for about three weeks or until after the fifth day of an appropriate antibiotic regime. In spite of antibiotics, severe coughing may last for months.
For additional information regarding pertusis you may log-on to:
www.cdc.gov/pertussis/
RECALL: Lo/Ovral-28 Recalled Due to Packaging Error
Some months ago, Pfizer, Akrimax, and the FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients that they were recalling 14 lots of Lo/Ovral-28 (norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets) and 14 lots of generic norgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets. An investigation by Pfizer found that some blister packs might contain an inexact count of inert or active ingredient tablets and that it could leave women at risk for unintended pregnancy. If you still have some concern about this medication a full list of the affected lots can be found at: www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm289770.htm
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Free Sport Physical Clinic - June 2nd
Hood River Middle School 9 a.m - 12 p.m.
Hours:
Monday - Friday 7-7, Saturday 8-2
Acute Care Hours:
Monday - Friday 5-7 pm
Saturday 8-2
Walk-ins Welcome
Note: New location at 1750 12th Street
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