Tamara Ceseña

Skagit Regional Health's multi-year strategic plan defines its overall direction by reframing its mission, vision, and values, and establishing four strategic themes. These themes—People First, Clinical Excellence, One System, and Focused Growth and Development—guide the organization's goals to improve community health, enhance patient and employee satisfaction, deliver high-quality and equitable care, ensure seamless transitions, and achieve efficient, sustainable growth in healthcare services.

This document outlines the foundational elements of Skagit Regional Health's strategic plan, establishing the mission of 'Exceptional Healthcare always' and the vision of 'improving lives through compassionate and innovative healthcare'. The plan is underpinned by core values including Excellence, Compassion, Integrity, Sustainability, and Equity, aiming to focus on individual patient needs, exceed expectations, and ensure quality, cost-effective, and accessible care for all communities served.

This strategic plan for Skagit Regional Health, covering the period 2025-2027, represents a collaborative effort involving the Board of Commissioners, staff, and stakeholders. It establishes new mission, vision, and values statements to guide its strategic direction. The plan serves as a framework to unite the team and community, enabling the organization to capitalize on future opportunities and proactively address challenges, with the ultimate goal of realizing its vision of "improving lives through compassionate and innovative healthcare." The defined mission is "Exceptional healthcare, always."