Our Mission
Our Mission
Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County (also known as Valley Medical Center) is a healthcare network committed to improving the overall health of our community. Governed by publicly elected commissioners, we provide, in collaboration with our medical staff and community agencies, comprehensive quality care and service in a cost-effective and compassionate manner.
Vision
A regionally integrated health delivery system with the best quality, service, access, and people in the Puget Sound region.
District Goals
- Enhance the quality of health services
- Maintain financial strength
- Position the district as an integrated healthcare delivery system and enhance services to the elderly
- Sponsor charity care and community outreach programs
- Expand clinic access for the public
- Achieve positive community ratings
- Expand clinical programs, which include cardiology, surgery, and oncology
- Actively assist in physician recruitment to improve access to care
Core Strategies
- Quality care and customer service
- Access to care
- Financial viability
- Physician manpower development
- Innovative growth
- Quality work life
The Hospital District
Public Hospital District No. 1 of King County includes the cities of Kent, Renton, and two-thirds of Tukwila. The oldest and largest of the 56 hospital districts in the state of Washington, it operates Valley Medical Center, serving greater South King County.
