Published April 2003

Health-care Briefs

Community Health Center
renovation project completed
Community Health Center of Snohomish County’s renovation project at its clinic at 8609 Evergreen Way in Everett has been completed, adding behavioral health services and an extra exam room to the facility, which serves more than 1,200 patients each month.

The renovation, which was completed by Presidio Construction of Mount Vernon, allows for better patient flow and patient privacy when checking in and out, the health center said, adding that an open house will be held at the clinic from noon to 2 p.m. April 30.

Everett Clinic receives national honor
The Everett Clinic recently was honored by the American Medical Group Association with one of three national medical group Preeminence awards.

The awards, which are given annually, recognize medical groups that exhibit leadership, innovation and vision; contribute to the advancement of effective health-care delivery; and contribute to the local community.

The Everett Clinic was recognized for successful adoption of a patient-centered model of care as well as for high provider and staff satisfaction results.

“We’re pleased to be recognized for the importance we place on people,” said Richard Cooper, the clinic’s chief executive officer. “Our staff and physicians enable us to do what is best for our patients and add value in our community.

Clinic foundation donates
more than $25,000 to local groups
The Everett Clinic Foundation gave more than $25,000 during the first quarter of 2003 to assist community organizations.

Funding went to such groups as the Assistance League of Everett for Operation School Bell, Clothes For Kids, the Interfaith Association of Snohomish County’s family shelter, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the NW Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, the Salvation Army of Everett, the Volunteers of America Food Bank and the YMCA.

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