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Northwest Hospital offers technologically advanced medical, surgical, emergency and therapeutic services. Its outstanding staff of healthcare professionals is valued and recognized for promoting wellness through early detection and prevention, minimally invasive interventions and innovative clinical practices. From primary care to highly specialized care, Northwest Hospital provides everything patients need in an environment of care that is warm, comfortable, state-of-the-art and safe. In fact, numerous national healthcare ratings organizations, have consistently recognized Northwest Hospital year after year for clinical excellence and patient safety.

Northwest Hospital is noted as a leader in the treatment of a broad range of cancers. The hospital has also established preeminent cardiac care programs, including cardiology, cardiac diagnostic imaging, cardiac rehabilitation and cardiac surgery in partnership with the UW Medicine Regional Heart Center. Northwest Hospital is known for its award-winning neurosciences programs, including a comprehensive Level 1 primary stroke center and medical rehabilitation center. Extensive orthopedic services include a broad range of surgical procedures, a joint replacement program, sports medicine and physical therapy. Both inpatient and outpatient surgical services at Northwest Hospital prioritize minimally- and non-invasive techniques, including the use of the da Vinci Si Robotic Surgical System for gynecologic, cardiac and other procedures. The Seattle Breast Center at Northwest Hospital provides leading-edge breast health screening and imaging, board-certified breast radiologists and expert breast cancer diagnosis. Northwest Hospital also offers pioneering physical, occupational and speech language therapies in innovative rehabilitation environments including Easy Street, a full-scale replica of a city street that helps patients regain functional and cognitive skills. Northwest Hospital also serves as a vital source of community health education, focusing on prevention, early detection and assistance in finding treatment for diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions.

Northwest Hospital continues to add new state-of-the-art facilities and services. Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) opened a new radiation oncology center for adult patients at Northwest Hospital in Feb. 2011. In March 2013, SCCA Proton Therapy, A ProCure Center, will open on campus. It will be the only center of its kind in the Pacific Northwest and will provide groundbreaking cancer treatment to adults and children.

Key Services
Northwest Hospital & Medical Center provides complete medical and surgical services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Anticoagulation Clinic Cancer Care Cardiac Care Center for Medical Rehabilitation Childbirth Center Clinical Laboratory Critical Care

Diagnostic Imaging Emergency Care Geropsychiatric Center Hernia Center Inpatient Team Multiple Sclerosis Center Neurosciences Orthopedics Physical, Occupational and Speech Language Therapies Preventive Health & Wellness

Primary Care Rheumatology Seattle Breast Center Sleep Center Sports Medicine Stroke Program Surgical Services Wound Care & Hyperbaric Therapy

Medical Firsts
Since 1960, Northwest Hospital & Medical Center has pioneered treatments and procedures that have become standards of care in our state and beyond.

• Pioneered radioactive seed implantation for prostate cancer
• Introduced labor, delivery, recovery and post-partum (LDRP) childbirth suites to the region
• Introduced the region’s first stereotactic biopsy equipment for breast cancer diagnosis
• Performed the first laparoscopic gall bladder surgery in the region
• Installed the first Gamma Knife in the region for noninvasive brain surgery
• Performed Washington State’s first EsophyX™ noninvasive surgical procedure for reflux
• Built the region’s only Easy Street Environment for medical rehabilitation

Fiscal Year 2012 Statistics

	Licensed beds:		281		Admissions (including newborns):		10,383
	Employees:		1,870		Medical staff:		692
	Births:		1,256		Outpatient Visits:		455,768
	Emergency dept. visits:		33,832
	Neonatal Nursery:		Level 2		Emergency trauma center:		Level 4
	Main campus:		33 acres		Outpatient Medical Center:		11 acres

Charity Care / Community Benefits
Northwest Hospital provided over $46 million in charity care and community benefits in FY 2012.

Among its services to the community are:

• nwhospital.org provides patient-oriented information, class and event listings, education about health and medical issues, a searchable physician directory, hospital news, current job openings and more.
• The Physician Referral Line at 206.633.4636 or 800.633.4636 is a free, 24-hour hotline that provides referral to a Northwest Hospital & Medical Center healthcare provider that meets individual patient healthcare needs.
• The MedInfo newsletter features health-related information, patient stories, hospital news, and announcements about health-related classes and events.
• Uncompensated care — Part of Northwest Hospital’s mission is to provide urgent medical care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
• A variety of educational programs and health screenings.

History
Creating Northwest Hospital was an idea conceived in the late 1940s. Residents of Seattle’s North End community became concerned that in the event of a major disaster or nuclear attack, they would be cut off from the city’s hospitals, most of which were concentrated downtown. After years of intensive fundraising, Northwest Hospital opened its doors in 1960, and almost immediately began to develop its 33-acre campus with the addition of new facilities and services. Today, it is a full-service medical center, providing a critical resource for emergency, inpatient and outpatient care to the surrounding community. In 2010, Northwest Hospital became an entity of the UW Medicine health system and also celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Key Executives
C.W. Schneider, Chief Executive Officer / President
Cindy Hecker, Interim Executive Director
Bruce Ferguson, VP / Chief Financial Officer
Gregory Schroedl, MD, VP, Medical / Chief Medical Officer
Gayle Ward, VP, Clinical Services / Chief Nursing Officer

For more information call the Marketing and Public Relations Department at 206-368-1645.

Revised 1/13