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Southwest Washington Medical Center, Vancouver
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- Anaesthesiology
- Cardiology
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Ophthalmology
- Pain Management
- Pulmonology
- Urology
- Vascular Surgeon
Total Number Of Beds : 450
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About Us
In 1858 a pioneering nun Mother Joseph opened a hospital that would survive until this day Although the facilities name and technology have changed our 150year history as the first permanent hospital in the Northwest territories gives us the distinction as one of the wests oldest hospitals
Southwest Washington Medical Center is the flagship provider in a network of health care services that make up Southwest Washington Health System As a notforprofit provider Southwest is governed and owned by the community Named a 100 Top HospitalTM six times we accept nearly all insurance plans We recommend that you contact your health plan provider if you would like clarification that your plan is accepted
With a 150year heritage as a community hospital and medical provider Southwest has evolved to reflect the dynamic and growing region including Clark County and communities of Southwest Washington Our commitment is reflected through generous community benefits and outreach services
In 2005 the Board of Directors adopted a new vision statement that reflects where the organization is heading in the future Simply put were about our three Es
Mission
As the leader in the provision of health services for our entire community we emphasize clinical and service quality promote accessible and affordable care and work with others to improve health status
Vision
Exceptional medicine Extraordinary care Every person
Values
Our values are reflected in quotIquot statements All Southwest Washington Medical Center employees sign their commitment to our Southwest Promise and are evaluated each year on living up to these high standards
Safety
I put safety first
I see it I own it
I keep Southwest clean
Respect
I protect the privacy and dignity of all
I honor diversity
I am kind caring and professional
I am welcoming and courteous
Integrity
I take full responsibility for my behavior
I speak positively about Southwest
I am honest reliable and prompt
Compassion
I focus on the physical emotional and spiritual needs of others
I use my eyes my ears and my heart when listening to others
I express empathy and provide explanations
Excellence
I identify problems and seek solutions
I am committed to improvement
I am committed to excellence and encourage it in others
Teamwork
I work with others to create an excellent experience for
patients families and my coworkers
I help others meet their goals
I speak well of others
History
Southwest Washington Medical Center has a proud heritage Originally called St Joseph Hospital it is the first hospital in the Pacific Northwest established in1858 by then Sister Joseph of the Sacred Heart In 1967 the Sisters of Providence officially transferred the institution to the St Joseph Community Hospital Association
Clark General Hospital opened in September 1929 Trustees changed its name to Vancouver Memorial Hospital in 1945 to honor veterans
In 1977 St Joseph and Vancouver Memorial Hospitals merged forming Southwest Washington Hospitals In 1989 the name was changed to Southwest Washington Medical Center to reflect a major expansion in services
With nearly 150 years of continuous service Southwest has the distinction of being called by some the oldest surviving hospital west of the Rocky Mountains
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