Grande Ronde Hospital’s Union Clinic Achieves Tier 5 PCPCH Certification – Highest Level of Recognition in Oregon
Contact: Karrine Brogoitti
Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics is proud to announce that the Oregon Health Authority has awarded Union Clinic Tier 5 Patient-Centered Primary Care Home (PCPCH) certification—the highest level of recognition available through the state’s primary care transformation program.
This prestigious designation reflects the clinic’s commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care that is accessible, coordinated, and focused on improving health outcomes for the community.
“This recognition is a significant and truly meaningful milestone for our team,” said Tia Murrill, manager of GRH’s Union Clinic. “Achieving Tier 5 status is not easy—it reflects an exceptional level of commitment to quality care, patient experience, and continuous improvement. In our rural communities, this work is deeply personal. We strive to create an environment where every patient feels supported, valued, and truly cared for. Tier 5 represents the very best of what primary care can and should be. Our patients are at the heart of everything we do—and this accomplishment is for them.”
PCPCH is Oregon’s model for advancing primary care innovation, focusing on comprehensive, team-based care that is proactive, personalized, and prevention-focused. To achieve Tier 5 status, a clinic must meet all core standards and demonstrate excellence across several advanced criteria—including same-day access, behavioral health integration, care coordination, and equity-informed practices.
Union Clinic’s Tier 5 certification places it among an elite group of clinics statewide that are setting the standard for what high-quality, whole-person care looks like—especially in rural communities.
Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics congratulate the entire Union Clinic team on this outstanding accomplishment and thank them for their tireless efforts to improve lives through innovative, compassionate care.