66 N 6th Street Pomeroy, WA 99347
(509) 843-1591

GCHD FOUNDATION
The Garfield County Hospital District Foundation, founded in 2021, was established to better facilitate fundraising on behalf of GCHD. This Foundation helps ensure GCHD can fulfill both its mission and vision.
​As the only hospital in Washington state without a CT scanner, GCHD is currently seeking funding to construct a new imaging suite and to purchase a CT scanner.
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Interested in donating?
You can send donation checks to the foundation at:
Blue Mountain Community Foundation
PO BOX 603
Walla Walla, WA 99362
You can also donate online here.
HUGS
HUGS is a non-profit hospital organization that was founded in 1998 to support and promote our local healthcare facility. It is a volunteer-based auxiliary that focuses on patient well-being at the hospital and our Swing-Bed Care Center.
Funded by donations, HUGS helps GCHD purchase equipment and provides entertainment and events to patients, providing a home-like environment.
In the past few years, HUGS has provided window curtains for patients’ rooms, new chairs multiple rooms and departments, a 70” television for the dayroom, head support for the beauty shop, outings to local restaurants, blanket warmers and so much more.
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Interested in donating?
You can donate to HUGS by sending donations to:
Blue Mountain Community Foundation
PO BOX 603
Walla Walla, WA 99362
You can also donate online here.
Interested in volunteering?
HUGS meets on the third Friday of the month at the Pataha Flour Mill at 12:00pm. Both existing and new volunteers are welcome!
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To contact HUGS please call 509 - 529 - 4731
IMAGING SUITE FUNDING PROJECT
Join Garfield County Hospital District (GCHD) in our mission to bring advanced imaging capabilities to our region.
Our goal is clear: to raise funds for the construction of a state-of-the-art imaging suite, including a much-needed CT scanner, that will exist right here in the Garfield County area.
Addressing Critical Healthcare Needs
With an estimated total project cost of $3,891,204.88, this initiative is crucial for enhancing patient care and reducing the need for referrals to outside facilities, which are located many miles away in larger towns or cities.
Our goal is to have this project fully completed by the end of 2026, if not sooner.
Join Us in Making a Difference
By supporting the Imaging Suite Funding Project, you’re not just investing in cutting-edge medical technology, you’re investing in the health and well-being of the Garfield County community. Together, we can bring comprehensive imaging services closer to home.
Join us in making this vision a reality!
​Improving Stroke Care and Beyond
Why is this project essential? Consider the impact on stroke care alone. Currently, without a CT scanner on-site, valuable time is lost as patients either bypass our facility or undergo immediate transfers for critical care. This delay can significantly affect patient outcomes. Beyond this, countless other medical conditions necessitate CT scans for accurate diagnosis and treatment, highlighting the pressing need for local access to such services.
Financial Impact and Stability
Financially, this project holds promise for GCHD. Conservative estimates suggest that just adding CT scanning services alone could generate approximately $730,000 in net income, contributing to the hospital’s financial stability and enabling future improvements.
Modernizing Infrastructure for Enhanced Patient Experience
The proposed imaging suite represents a significant step forward in modernizing our facilities. Relocating diagnostic imaging services from the outdated original hospital building (constructed in 1946) will not only improve our patient experience but also address longstanding infrastructure challenges, including outdated heating systems and inadequate air circulation.
IMAGING SUITE
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