Press Releases

2008 Press Releases

Swedish Neuroscience Institute TeleStroke Program Signs Contract with Skagit Valley Hospital
Skagit County area residents facing a potential or actual acute stroke will benefit from a recently formed partnership between the Swedish Neuroscience Institute (SNI) TeleStroke Program and Skagit Valley Hospital that will bolster the Mount Vernon-based hospital’s stroke support services through 24/7, around-the-clock access to SNI’s nationally recognized stroke team experts via real-time, telemedicine-based technology.

Five-star rating for Cardiac and Orthopedic Care
Skagit Valley Hospital received a top five-star rating for the quality of its coronary interventional procedures and total hip replacement by HealthGrades, the healthcare ratings company. Additionally, Skagit Valley Hospital is ranked best (#1) in Washington for coronary interventional procedures.

Who Needs a Flu Shot?
Find out where to get your free flu shot this season and watch a short video about who can benefit most from getting the vaccine.

Murray, Larsen announce VA clinic location on Skagit Valley Hospital campus
Skagit Valley Hospital campus will serve as the permanent home for the Northwest Washington Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

New commisioner takes oath
Mount Vernon resident Pattie Lewis selected to join hospital’s Board of Commissioners.

Second new commisioner takes oath
Mount Vernon resident Bruce Lisser selected to join hospital's Board of Commissioners.

Job Growth
Hospital adds 100 employees, recruits 21 physicians.