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(ELMA, WA) –State Representative Steve Tharinger visited Summit Pacific on Friday Jan. 6, following Greater Grays Harbor’s Legislative Sendoff, to discuss the hospital’s upcoming expansion and healthcare issues facing the local community. “Lawmakers are the voice of our patients and community. It is important for them to

(ELMA, WA) – On Dec. 5 Summit Pacific welcomed Chief Talent and Legal Officer, Jennifer Burkhardt, JD to their executive team. Jennifer joins Summit Pacific with more than 25 years of human resources and legal experience, and a background that spans 13 years in healthcare. “We are

(ELMA, WA) – On Nov. 21 Summit Pacific welcomed their new Chief Operating Officer, Winfried Danke. Danke has extensive executive leadership and management experience, having led health and community development organizations and programs in the U.S. and internationally. “As we continue to grow as an organization, we

(ELMA, WA) – Communities across our state and around the U.S. are experiencing an unprecedented surge in viral respiratory illnesses, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza and COVID-19. As health officers and health care leaders working to improve the health of Washington residents, we recommend that everyone

Fall is upon us and with it we are experiencing higher numbers of patients seeking care in almost all clinical departments throughout Summit Pacific. Our Emergency Department and Urgent Care Clinic have had historic patient volumes for the past week. We are encouraging patients experiencing mild symptoms to

Summit Pacific’s CEO, Josh Martin, to Host Town Hall Events Nov. 16 and 17 (ELMA, WA) – Summit Pacific Medical Center is in the process of drafting the new Grays Harbor County Public Hospital District #1 (CHNA). The CHNA helps determine what the greatest health needs are

Dr. Dietrich to Serve Two-year Term on the Newly Expanded Board of Health (ELMA, WA) – Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ken Dietrich was one of four appointed to serve on the newly expanded Grays Harbor County Board of Health. He took his seat on the board alongside

(ELMA, WA) – Summit Pacific’s Dr. Justin Taylor, naturopathic primary care provider, has been elected to serve on the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians (WANP) Board of Directors. Dr. Taylor will serve a two-year term beginning Sept. 1, 2022 and ending Aug. 31, 2024. Dr. Taylor has

(ELMA, WA) – Summit Pacific will be hosting the Peak Health Wellness Fair at Summit Pacific Wellness Center Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is free for the public and will feature a wide range of vendors with interactive booths, a guest

Our hospital, like many across Washington State, are facing unprecedented capacity and staffing challenges. As a result, our hospital has moved from conventional to contingency levels of staffing. As a result, we ask that you please anticipate the following: When seeking care, patients will experience longer wait