Valley Hospital and Medical Center

Name :

Valley Hospital and Medical Center

Address  :

12606 E Mission Ave

Town  :

Spokane Valley

State  :

Washington

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

99216

Phone  :

509 924 6650

Web URL  :


Description

About Us
Valley Hospital and Medical Center is a fullservice acute care medical facility delivering quality healthcare to residents of the Spokane Valley since 1969 While our newly updated facility boasts some of the most advanced medical technology in the area its our commitment to delivering exceptional patient care that truly defines who we are We are a 123bed facility and a Level III Trauma Center

Our commitment to our patients is reflected in everything we do Youll see it in the skilled doctors and specialists who practice at Valley every day Youll see it in the compassionate care of our excellent team of nurses Youll see it in our staff through the ways we strive to deliver exceptional service

We treat routine or complex medical conditions With a 530 practicing medical and allied health professionals staff stateofthe art medical technology and modern facilities Valley provides a broad spectrum of healthcare services

At Valley Hospital and Medical Center were proud to continue our 40year tradition of providing quality healthcare for patients in the Inland Northwest At Valley we treat your family like theyre a part of ours


History

Valley Hospital amp Medical Center opened its doors in 1969 It began as the culmination of efforts by 14 local physicians who saw a need for a hospital located outside Spokanes urban core The 95bed hospital was first in the area to have 24hour physician care in the emergency department

The hospital has expanded its services over the years to meet the growing needs of the community and the region A 28bed addition was completed in 1971 An outpatient surgery program was created in 1975 A threestory 71000 square foot addition was completed in the mid80s

A 53000squarefoot addition was added in 2002 expanding the hospital by 40 percent The additional space houses a new MRI in the radiology department new surgical suites an expanded and upgraded outpatient area and emergency department as well as a new Education Center with the latest in audiovisual technology Today Valley Hospital and Medical Center is one of the most modern healthcare facilities in the region
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