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2012 Busines of the Year
North Valley Hospital District was awarded Business of the Year by the Tonasket Chamber of Commerce at their annual Installation Banquet on Thursday January 19th. Helen Casey, North Valley Hospital District's Board Chair, accepted the award on behalf of our hospital district, and said that "We would not be where we are today if it weren't for the employees who have worked so hard." It has been many years since our district has received this award, and it truly is because of each and every one of our staff members.
Free Childbirth Education Classes
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First Baby of 2012 At North Valley Hospital
Caregivers Support Group
North Valley Extended Care will be offering a Family Caregiver Support Group. The first meeting will begin on January 16th 2012. For more information and to view the flyer click here.
Living Well With Chronic Conditions Course
This Group is open to all individuals, family members, friends, or caregivers of people with long-term illness. It's put on by Leilani Goudeau, RN at Family Health Centers. For more information on the course please click here or call 509-422-7602.
Childbirth Education Classes
North Valley Hospital is the only facility in Okanogan County to offer childbirth education classes. We will begin the next set of classes in December, and to find out more information click here.
December 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th
From 7:00PM to 9:00PM
Judge Rules Against Medicaid ER Visit Limit
Thurston County Superior Court, Judge Paula Casey halted implementation of the state’s controversial three emergency room visit benefit limit for Medicaid enrollees. The ruling, in favor of the Washington Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians (WA/ACEP), the Washington State Medical Association (WSMA), the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA), and Seattle Children’s, found the state failed to follow proper rulemaking procedures. Therefore, the current emergency rule implementing the three visit limit policy is invalid. The policy may not be implemented until formal rulemaking is complete.
Click Here to read the full article.
New Tonasket Family Medical Clinic Provider
Tonasket Family Medical Clinic welcomes Gina Rao, PA-C to the team. She's incredibly friendly and outgoing, and will be a great fit for our facility and our patients.
Gina has excellent skills in:
- Family Practice
- Gynecology
- Pediatrics
- Urgent Care
If you would like to schedule appointment please call 509-486-3107, between the hours of 10AM to 7PM.
Click Here to learn more about our clinics!
VA to Reconsider Benefits for Ill Gulf War Vets
The VA has made new announcements concerning Gulf War Veterans, and undiagnosed illnesses. Please contact our VSO office for more detailed information. Click here to read the full article in US news about this new consideration.
Shane Barton, Veteran's Service Officer
PH: 509-486-3177
North Valley Hospital voted "Best Of" 2011
Thank you for voting North Valley Hospital for the "Best Of" award! We've come a long ways in the last year, and we're very proud of our staff.
Budget Cuts Devastate Health Care Safety Net
The state budget makes dramatic cuts to Washington State's health care safety net and will cause real pain for vulnerable people and the health care providers who serve them. Hospitals will experience a major increase in demand for charity care and emergency room services, while enduring significant cuts in payments. The burden of these cuts will also fall on poor children, seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income workers. Middle-class workers who have private pay insurance will be affected as hospitals are forced to shift to them the cost of state underpayments.
To read full article click here.
In The Media
Did you miss us on Healthline on 92.7? Well now you can listen to all of our shows when it's most convenient for you. Just click on the radio to the left and it will take you to our "In The Media" page where we have all of our radio shows available to you.
North Valley Hospital District provides personalized care, prompt service, and always looks to exceed our customers’ expectations. We value each and every one of our customers, and appreciate you choosing North Valley Hospital as your healthcare provider.
