MultiCare, Hospice of Kitsap County discuss acquisition
MultiCare Health System and Hospice of Kitsap County are in discussions for MultiCare to acquire the assets of Hospice of Kitsap County. The organizations intend to close the transaction later this year, subject to certificate of need review by the DOH.
Longtime Shriners volunteer donates $25k to hospital
Just a few years ago, Spokane’s Shriners Hospital was ready to close its doors, now it’s one of the most profitable facilities in the country, thanks to people like Dick Brown.
New scholarship fund to assist Southwest Washington nursing students
Salmon Creek Hospital Foundation has established a new scholarship fund for the educational advancement of nurses at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. The scholarships are awarded twice each year.
Seaport Alliance, St. Francis Hospital among Impact Award recipients
Federal Way’s St. Francis Hospital, a part of the Tacoma-based CHI Franciscan Heath network, was recognized with the Business Impact Award from the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce.
Naval hospital’s influenza vaccination clinic bolsters mission readiness
In what has become an annual commitment, Naval Hospital Bremerton’s Influenza Vaccination Clinic was held over a recent five-day stretch for those that did not have the opportunity to be vaccinated this year. The vaccine is still available.
CVH patients can now access medical records on phone app
Cascade Valley Hospital is one of only a couple of hospitals across the nation to be chosen to test a smartphone app that allows patients to access their medical records anywhere. Basic medical records, X-ray results and lab results are available.
