LONGVIEW, Wash. – Please consider becoming a hospice volunteer and help bring comfort to someone’s final days or hours of life.
PeaceHealth’s Hospice Volunteers play a crucial role in supporting patients, their families and staff through a variety of services. Volunteer opportunities include things like front desk reception for the Richard Nau Hospice House, in-home respite care for our patients who live in their own home, No One Dies Alone (NODA), We Honor Veterans and others.
Upcoming hospice volunteer training dates are Tuesday, Sept. 10 and Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Training consists of two in-person meetings along with an online component. Volunteer qualifications include:
- 18+ years of age
- Pass a background check
- Attend required training
PeaceHealth welcomes anyone who wishes to be a part of the sacred work of providing care and comfort to hospice patients.
To learn more or to register for hospice volunteer training, call or email PeaceHealth Home & Community Hospice at 360-636-8908 / RSSW-HospiceVolunteerServices@peacehealth.org.
About PeaceHealth: PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a group practice with more than 1,200 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. The Sisters shared expertise and transferred wisdom from one medical center to another, always finding the best way to serve the unmet need for healthcare in their communities. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of the founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission. Visit us online at peacehealth.org.
Main entrance locates to 400 Mother Joseph Place, accessible from Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, Wash. – The first phase of the PeaceHealth Southwest Emergency Department expansion will open for patient care starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16. Entrance to the new facility is from Mill Plain Blvd turning onto 400 Mother Joseph Place, which is the same entrance prior to the start of construction.
The new, LEED Certified facility doubles the size of the current Emergency Department that currently experiences nearly 77,000 patient visits annually. It is considered the busiest Emergency Department on the West Coast and serves as the only Level II trauma center in the Southwest Washington region overseeing trauma care for six counties.
The new facility also features an enhanced security system using state-of-the-art screening technology, self-check-in kiosks for these able to check themselves in, and more private rooms.
“Our new Emergency Department is exactly what this community needs, says Assistant Nurse Manager Sarah Boemmels, RN. “Our ED team is incredibly proud to be a part of making this happen and ensuring our patients have access to a state-of-the art facility designed to improve patient flow, reduce wait times and increase overall patient satisfaction.”
Phase II of the Emergency Department construction will begin shortly with expected completion in early 2026.
PeaceHealth Southwest Campus Map
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About PeaceHealth: PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a group practice with more than 1,200 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. The Sisters shared expertise and transferred wisdom from one medical center to another, always finding the best way to serve the unmet need for healthcare in their communities. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of the founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission. Visit us online at peacehealth.org.
Stormwater pipe replacement project requires temporary relocation of entrances, exits and bus stop around the medical center campus
LONGVIEW, Washington (July 12, 2024) – The City of Longview is partnering with PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center to replace a 100-year-old stormwater pipe that has created significant flooding at the medical center over the past few years.
This work will happen over the next two months (July – Sept.), and it will disrupt traffic flow along Delaware Street in front of the medical center campus – a common entrance point to the facility.
Patients and visitors coming to PeaceHealth St. John should be aware of the following:
- Starting as early as Monday, July 15, Delaware Street will be closed to all traffic between 16th Ave. and 18th Ave. This is the area where the pipe will be replaced.
- Starting Monday, July 22, vehicles will be directed to enter the parking garage off 15th Ave. and to exit the parking garage onto Delaware Street.
- Access to the west parking lot will be restricted to the entrance off Kessler Blvd.
- A section of street parking along 15th Ave. will not be available for parking; the bus stop along Delaware Street will be temporarily relocated to the area along 15th Ave. for the duration of the project.
Please plan accordingly and allow extra time for parking to arrive on time to your appointments at the medical center or PeaceHealth Medical Group clinics.
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About PeaceHealth: PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a group practice with more than 1,200 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. The Sisters shared expertise and transferred wisdom from one medical center to another, always finding the best way to serve the unmet need for healthcare in their communities. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of the founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission. Visit us online at peacehealth.org.
Joint venture will more than triple the number of inpatient rehabilitation beds in the region
VANCOUVER, Washington and BRENTWOOD, Tennessee – PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, announced today that they have entered into a joint venture partnership to build and operate a new stand-alone, inpatient rehabilitation facility in Vancouver, Washington.
The new facility will provide inpatient rehabilitation services for adults who have experienced a loss of function or disability due to stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, orthopedic surgery, amputation and other conditions.
With a total of 50 private rooms, the proposed building will more than triple the patient capacity of the existing 14-bed PeaceHealth inpatient rehabilitation unit. Upon completion of this project, PeaceHealth will shift the beds from its inpatient unit to the new facility, providing opportunities for expansion of acute care services within PeaceHealth Southwest.
This expansion will allow PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation to increase access to inpatient rehabilitation services in the region, addressing a significant community need.
“We are excited about this partnership,” says Cherelle Montanye, PeaceHealth Southwest Chief Hospital Executive. “Both PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation share a strong commitment to delivering high quality care, and this project ensures those in our community who must currently seek care out of the area will have the ability to receive care locally.”
This is the second joint venture partnership between PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation. Last March, the partners announced a joint venture to construct a standalone, 50-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Springfield, Oregon to open in 2026.
“We are pleased to once again partner with PeaceHealth as we expand access to critically needed inpatient rehabilitation services for patients in Vancouver and the surrounding region,” said David Stark, chief operating officer for Lifepoint Rehabilitation. “Restoring patients to their daily lives in good health is at the heart of our work in rehabilitation services, and we know PeaceHealth shares our patient-first approach to investing in high-quality specialty care. We look forward to all that we will accomplish together as we advance our mission of making communities healthier ®.”
Pending required regulatory approvals, construction for the new inpatient rehabilitation facility is expected to begin in late 2025 with an expected opening in 2027.
The PeaceHealth rehabilitation facility will join Lifepoint Rehabilitation’s growing network of more than 40 inpatient rehabilitation facilities across the country.
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About PeaceHealth: PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a group practice with more than 1,200 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. The Sisters shared expertise and transferred wisdom from one medical center to another, always finding the best way to serve the unmet need for healthcare in their communities. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of the founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission. Visit us online at peacehealth.org.
About Lifepoint Rehabilitation: With more than 40 freestanding inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a leading partner of choice for many major hospital systems in the creation of joint venture operations that are industry-leading in clinical and financial outcomes. Through its IRFs and more than 250 hospital-based rehabilitation units, medical/surgical and outpatient therapy settings, Lifepoint Rehabilitation brings proven rehabilitation management and services expertise to help our patients recover and return home quickly from a number of conditions, including strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, amputations and trauma. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is a business unit of Brentwood, Tennessee-based Lifepoint Health.
Media invited to tour in advance of public open house
Vancouver, Wash. – The PeaceHealth Southwest Emergency Department expansion is nearing completion of its first phase of construction and the media is invited to tour the new space in advance of the public open house scheduled for Friday, June 28 from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
What: Media tours of new PeaceHealth Southwest Emergency Department
When: Friday, June 28, 11 – 12 noon
Where: PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, 400 Mother Joseph Place, Vancouver
Parking: Reserved parking for larger vehicles/live vans will be available in the new Emergency Department parking lot located off Mill Plain Blvd. and Mother Joseph Place
The new, LEED Certified facility will double the size of the current Emergency Department that currently experiences nearly 77,000 patient visits annually. It is considered the busiest Emergency Department on the West Coast and serves as the only Level II trauma center in the Southwest Washington region overseeing trauma care for six counties.
The upper floor of the new facility includes a 24-bed observation unit for patients who require additional observation but not hospital admission. Additionally, it is home to the Community Health Hub (CHH), a unique, first-of-its-kind model of care that will provide non-medical care to Emergency Department patients experiencing behavioral health issues, addiction, homelessness, food insecurity and domestic violence. The CHH will be staffed by community partners, including SWACH, Lifeline Connections, Share, Council for the Homeless, and many others.
By intersecting outstanding emergency care with essential social services under one roof, we are empowering healthcare providers and community partners to treat the whole person — body and spirit.
The new Emergency Department will officially open to patients starting July 16, and the main entrance will return to the previous address of 400 Mother Joseph Place.
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About PeaceHealth: PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a group practice with more than 1,200 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. Visit us online at peacehealth.org.