PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Seeks New Members For Patient & Family Advisory Council -04/14/25

Opportunity for community members who have been a patient at PeaceHealth or have a family member who has been a patient

 

VANCOUVER, Washington –PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is seeking new members for its Patient & Family Advisory Council (PFAC) to participate in monthly sessions and provide feedback around patient experiences and ensure the patient voice is heard.

 

The Council is an excellent opportunity for community members to get involved in decision-making at PeaceHealth. The goal of PFAC is to make care more accessible and understandable for patients and their families. Members collaborate during monthly meetings and give valuable input into countless projects, including patient education and marketing materials, phone system improvements, and enhanced scheduling processes.

 

“If you’ve been a patient or had a family member who was a patient, I encourage you to apply,” says Zoie Newman, Human Experience Consultant. “Input we receive from patients and family members is invaluable and helps drive important decisions about our delivery of care.”

 

Volunteer requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older.
• You need to have been a patient at PeaceHealth or have a family member who has been a patient.
• You must be able to commit to in-person monthly meetings that are one hour in duration, with additional commitments on occasion.
• You will be required to fill out an application and participate in an interview.
• You must complete a background and health screening.
• You will need to be compliant with PeaceHealth required vaccinations.

To apply to PFAC, please reach out to Zoie Newman, PeaceHealth Human Experience Consultant, at znewman@peacehealth.org. Learn more about the Council here.

 

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About PeaceHealth: PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a non-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, more than 3,000 providers, more than 160 clinics and 9 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.

 

 

 

PeaceHealth St. John Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer (Photo) -04/14/25

Longview, Wash. – PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center has named Elva Sipin as Chief Operating Officer (COO). She begins her new role on April 28.

 

Elva Sipin, a respiratory therapist who started as a CNA, brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience that spans various leadership and clinical roles. She joins PeaceHealth St. John after serving as interim COO at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver for the past nine months.

 

In her new role, Elva will serve as a member of the hospital’s senior executive team and will assume direct oversight of perioperative, cardiovascular and diagnostic imaging services. Additionally, Additionally, she will support overall campus operations partnering with facilities, lab, pharmacy, security, emergency preparedness and biomed.

 

Elva Sipin is not new to PeaceHealth. While serving in her interim COO role at PeaceHealth Southwest, she also maintained her system role with PeaceHealth of System Vice President for Clinical Services and Operations that she has held since 2023. Prior to that role, Elva spent four years as Vice President of Operations for PeaceHealth Sacred Heart at Riverbend in Springfield, Oregon.

 

“We are pleased to welcome Elva to our PeaceHealth team at St. John,” says Kendall Sawa, Chief Hospital Executive. “She is a goal-oriented, servant leader who focuses on the growth and well-being of others. I know she will fit well with our PeaceHealth team as she brings a wealth of experience and a demonstrated commitment to the PeaceHealth Mission of providing compassionate care to everyone we serve.”

 

Elva holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in management with an emphasis in healthcare from University of Redlands in Redland, California.

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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 9 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.

PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center Foundation Receives $50,000 Grant From The Health Care Foundation To Support Local Cancer Care (Photo) -03/17/25

LONGVIEW, Wash. – The PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center Foundation is honored to announce a $50,000 grant from The Health Care Foundation to advance its radiation therapy program, a cornerstone of our Quality Care Close to Home Campaign. This generous contribution will assist in acquiring a new VarianTrueBeam Linear Accelerator, enhancing our ability to deliver exceptional cancer care to the community.

 

The new linear accelerator will significantly improve cancer care by increasing speed and accuracy for radiation oncology treatments. This state-of-the-art technology will enhance the patient experience, protect healthy tissue and enable patients to receive life-saving treatment close to home, reinforcing our commitment to providing top-tier healthcare in Cowlitz County.

 

“We are deeply grateful to The Health Care Foundation for their support and dedication in advancing cancer care in Longview,” said Amy Leggio, executive director of the PeaceHealth St. John Foundation. “This grant is instrumental in bringing innovative technology to our community, ultimately improving outcomes and quality of life for our cancer patients.”

 

The Health Care Foundation has been a long-standing partner of PeaceHealth St. John, with a rich history of supporting cancer care in the region. Their continued generosity highlights the importance of community collaboration in enhancing healthcare services.

 

For more information, please visit the PeaceHealth St. John Foundation website. 

 

 

About PeaceHealth: PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a non-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, nearly 3,200 physicians and clinicians, more than 160 clinics and 9 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.

 

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