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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a “Vital Signs” report last week on how hospitals can help encourage and support new mothers in breastfeeding their newborns. Hospital practices in the first hours and days after birth make the difference in whether and how long babies are breastfed.... Read More >>

Sunnyside Community Hospital broke ground Sept. 29 on its new oncology center, which will offer Sunnyside residents a place to get preventative care and cancer treatment close to home. Presently,... Read More >>

Fall is sometimes noted by the return of football, or the beginning of school, or the harvest or the equinox. But at WSHA, fall is truly marked by the Annual Meeting. Last week gave us our annual opportunity to scan the horizon and think deeply about how health care is changing to better meet patients’ needs.... Read More >>

For the first time in its history, the Washington State Hospital Association awarded the prestigious Joe Hopkins Memorial Award for outstanding leadership to two CEOs: Renee Jensen, CEO of Summit Pacific Medical Center, and Tom Jensen, CEO of Grays Harbor Community Hospital. The two leaders were identified by the committee of past recipients for their excellence in serving their communities.... Read More >>

WSHA’s 83nd Annual Meeting October 7-8, 2015 in Seattle was a huge success. Attendees heard the latest on mental health integration, bringing a population health vision to reality, building for the... Read More >>

Please join the Washington State Hospital Association, the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, and the Association of Washington Cities for a webinar about important changes in Washington State law as a result of enactment of Senate Bill 5593,which went into effect July 24, 2015. This webinar is for hospital staff and staff of law enforcement entities and governing units affected by the bill. (The webinar will be recorded.)... Read More >>

For the first time in its history, the Washington State Hospital Association awarded two prestigious Joe Hopkins Memorial Awards for outstanding leadership: Renee Jensen, CEO of Summit Pacific Medical Center... Read More >>

The 2015 “Washington State Hospital Association Achieving Best Care” award recognizes achievements in making health care safer. “When it comes to our hospitals’ achievements in patient safety, Washington state has... Read More >>

Gregg Davidson, Superintendent and CEO of Skagit Regional Health, has been elected Chair of the Washington State Hospital Association. As Chair, Davidson will preside over the Board of Trustees and lead... Read More >>

We had a great time at WSHA's 83rd Annual Meeting, and we hope you did too. This week's Weekly Report is short while we regroup, but we'll be back at full strength next week.... Read More >>