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	St. Francis Hospital Opens New Family Birth Center Virginia Mason Franciscan Health announced the official opening of its new Family Birth Center at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. The Family Birth Center is part of a $20.5 million investment by VMFH to enhance maternal and neonatal care and increase overall hospital capacity. Learn more.
	Olympic College Partners with Kitsap County Commissioners and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to Address Health Care Workforce Shortages in the Region Olympic College is excited to announce a partnership with the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) on the first phase of building a new regional health sciences campus. Learn more.
	Together Senior Health Partners with Rainier Health Network to Bring Dementia-Specific Care Programs to Dementia Patients Together Senior Health, a brain health company delivering evidence-based solutions for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), today announced a new strategic partnership with Rainier Health Network, a prominent Accountable Care Organization (ACO) overseeing the healthcare of over 60,000 Medicare patients. Learn more.
	Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and One Medical Announce Collaboration Focused on Seamless Coordination Between Primary and Specialty Care With a shared commitment to transforming health care, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Washington State’s leading health system, and One Medical, a national virtual and in-office primary care organization, will collaborate to deliver seamless specialty care to One Medical members. Learn more.
	National Recognition for Patient Safety Awarded to Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) continues to lead the way in patient safety, with five of its hospitals earning 'A' safety grades in the Fall 2023 Hospital Safety Grade Report by Leapfrog Group. Learn more.
	Ketul J. Patel named to Modern Healthcare’s Top Diversity Leaders List Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is proud to announce that Ketul J. Patel, CEO of VMFH and Division President, Pacific Northwest CommonSpirit was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023’s Top Diversity Leaders. Learn more.