King County Public Hospital District 1

This document outlines Valley Medical Center's commitment to improving the health of its community through strategic initiatives. The plan focuses on three key areas: providing benefits for vulnerable populations, offering benefits to the community at large, and delivering comprehensive health education and training programs. It prioritizes wellness, prevention, and serving the most vulnerable members through efforts such as improving access to care and addressing obesity and nutrition, aiming to make a positive difference in community health.

This document outlines the formation of a strategic alliance between Valley Medical Center and UW Medicine, effective July 1, 2011. The alliance aims to enhance healthcare in the community by increasing access to public healthcare services, expanding clinical, teaching, and research programs, improving efficiency in clinical care delivery, and coordinating system-wide quality improvements. The plan emphasizes a commitment to patient safety and excellence while retaining separate ownership for Valley Medical Center.

This document outlines the implementation strategies developed by Valley Medical Center following a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) conducted collaboratively with King County hospitals. It addresses critical health needs identified, including access to care and preventive services, management of chronic illnesses, integrated behavioral health, maternal and child health, preventable causes of death and illness, and violence and injury prevention. The plan details specific strategies such as providing financial assistance, enhancing care management, expanding behavioral health services, improving maternal/child health outcomes, promoting wellness, and fostering violence and injury prevention initiatives through internal programs and community partnerships.

The meeting includes a call for bids regarding a morgue renovation and MRI/CT replacement. There will be an overview and motion for approval regarding the General Contractor/Construction Manager alternative bid process. The agenda also covers employee engagement results, a fiscal year 2027 budget update, and a presentation on the enterprise strategic master plan. Additionally, the board will review and consider approval of the Community Health Needs Assessment data, as well as seek endorsement for the overall strategic and financial direction of the medical center.

The Community Health Needs Assessment for Valley Medical Center, covering the period of July 2026 to June 2029, serves as a comprehensive tool to identify and address unmet health and social needs within its South King County service area. This assessment informs the prioritization of community benefit strategies, programs, and services. Key identified health needs include access to healthcare, birth factors, chronic health conditions, food insecurity, housing affordability and homelessness, intimate partner violence, mental and behavioral health, and preventive care. The plan is designed to enhance the overall health and well-being of the community by focusing on these critical areas through data-driven insights and collaborative actions.