University of Washington plans behavioral health teaching facility in Seattle
A full continuum of clinical services as well as medical and surgical care for individuals with behavioral health disorders will be provided…
Yakima County hospitals faring OK amid statewide capacity crisis
Dr. Marty Brueggemann, chief medical officer at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital, said while patients aren’t having to wait outside in ambulances, a normal day in Memorial still includes a noticeable lack of capacity…
Yakima Valley hospital officials say state’s new charity care law won’t bring big changes here
Though there are concerns the changes will put a greater financial strain on hospitals, officials at Astria and Memorial said their policies exceed the requirements put forth by the new law, and they don’t expect a rush of new patients or an impact to their bottom line…
