PeaceHealth

PeaceHealth is a not-for-profit Catholic health system headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. It operates across Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. Established in 1890 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, the organization has grown significantly.

The organization employs approximately 16,000 caregivers and manages a multi-specialty medical group practice with over 1,200 providers. It operates ten medical centers and numerous clinics serving both urban and rural communities.

Medical Centers and Services

PeaceHealth's medical centers offer a comprehensive range of services, including:

• Emergency Care: Facilities equipped with Level II trauma centers, such as PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington, and PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend in Springfield, Oregon.
• Inpatient and Outpatient Services: Hospitals like PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, Washington, provide general medical care, specialized treatments for heart and joint conditions, and cancer care.
• Behavioral Health: Offers inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, including intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs at locations such as PeaceHealth University District in Eugene, Oregon.
• Primary Care: Provides primary care services through clinics in various communities, offering routine care, wellness checkups, and vaccinations.
• Hospice Care: Offers compassionate end-of-life care, including services in Ketchikan, Alaska, and various locations in Oregon and Washington.

Locations

PeaceHealth operates in several locations across Alaska, Oregon, and Washington:

• Alaska: Ketchikan and Craig
• Oregon: Cottage Grove, Creswell, Eugene, Florence, Pleasant Hill, and Springfield
• Washington: Anacortes, Bellingham, Burlington, Camas, Friday Harbor, Longview, Lynden, Sedro-Woolley, and Vancouver

Each location offers a range of services tailored to community needs. The system emphasizes respect, stewardship, collaboration, and social justice while delivering compassionate, high-quality care.