October 11, 2021
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Welcomes Two New Hospital Presidents
Jennifer Schomburg joins St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, Chad Melton joins St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale
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September 21, 2021
After 22 years of transformative leadership, Gary Kaplan, MD, announced today he will end his time as CEO of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
August 20, 2021
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Leads The Way In High-quality Orthopedic Care
St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood, St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, and St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor are recognized for their commitment to providing high quality orthopedic care
August 19, 2021
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Premera Blue Cross Reach Multi Year Agreement
Premera Blue Cross and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health today announced a new contract that ensures Premera members will retain in-network access to one of the premier health systems in Washington state.
August 11, 2021
CommonSpirit Health Announces that Employees Must be Vaccinated Against COVID 19
In keeping with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's mission of improving the health of those it serves and especially those who are vulnerable, and our commitment to providing safe care for patients and a safe work environment for clinicians and staff, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18, 2021.
August 02, 2021
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons
In June 2020, Eric G. Alyea, DO, was elected to join the ranks of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) as a Candidate Member.
July 27, 2021
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH)’s Una Lee, MD (Urology) and On Ho, PhD (Research and Academics), in partnership with the University of Washington, Kaiser, and the National Association for Continence, have been approved for a $249,978 award through the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington Engagement Awards program.
May 11, 2021
Four Virginia Mason Franciscan Health hospitals awarded Healthgrades 2021 patient safety and experience accolades
May 06, 2021
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Opens New St Michael Cancer Center, Medical Pavilion
Latest expansion increases access to comprehensive care on the peninsula
April 29, 2021
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Earns Top Patient Safety Marks in Washington State
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health system leads the way in quality and safety in Washington according to spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades
April 13, 2021
LifeCenter Northwest Honors Virginia Mason Franciscan Health System With 16 2020 Hospital Awards
LifeCenter Northwest is proud to announce that the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health system was recognized with 16 awards from LifeCenter Northwest’s 2020 Hospital Awards, which recognize excellence in supporting life-saving organ and tissue donation.
April 08, 2021
Learn About Our Critical Care APP Fellowship
To prepare the post graduate Advance Practice Provider (APP) in accordance with the highest professional standards, scientific methods and with interdisciplinary collaboration for practice in the intensive care unit.
January 16, 2021
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Administers Nearly 20,000 Doses to Date
January 15 marks one month since CHI Franciscan, now part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, administered its first COVID-19 vaccine dose.
January 05, 2021
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason Finalize Agreement to Form Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
New integrated health system will increase access with more than 300 care sites in western Washington and will focus on quality, safety and the patient experience
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