Nov. 5, 2026 (THE DALLES, Ore.) — Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has been voted the Gold Award winner in the hospital category of the 2026 Best of the Gorge competition, marking the third consecutive year the organization has earned this honor.
“Three Gold Awards in three years is an incredible honor, and it means even more knowing this recognition stems from the votes of our community,” says Jayme Thompson, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge administrator. “We are deeply grateful for our patients’ trust, and I am proud that our dedicated team brings compassion, commitment, and care to our family, neighbors, and friends when they need it most.”
Hosted annually by Bicoastal Media Columbia River, Best of the Gorge celebrates favorite local businesses, organizations, services and attractions throughout the Columbia Gorge. Community members nominate their favorites, with top nominees advancing to a public voting round. The complete list of winners is posted at BestOfTheGorge.com.
For Adventist Health Columbia Gorge, the 2026 recognition reflects something especially meaningful to its team members: the trust and support of the community it serves
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About Adventist Health Columbia Gorge
Founded in 1901, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge has evolved into a premier network of healthcare providing The Dalles, Oregon, and communities throughout the greater Columbia Gorge with a 25-bed acute care hospital, emergency and immediate care, an exceptional cancer center, primary and pediatric care, a wide range of specialists, and supporting services. This team of more than 500 providers, employees and volunteers is dedicated to one mission: living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope. We are part of Adventist Health, a faith-based, nonprofit health system spanning more than 440 sites of care across the West Coast and Hawaii. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.
