Check out your Company Bowl for anonymous work chats.
Join Valley Girls & Guys and Valley Medical Center on Sept. 20 at the 7th annual Be The HOPE Walk—participate in-person or virtually. It’s a good time and a great cause! The 1.8-mile walk begins at 10 AM and supports cancer patients, oncology programs and care at Valley Medical Center and other local organizations. Hang out afterward and enjoy live entertainment, refreshments and a variety of food trucks
Join Valley Girls & Guys and Valley Medical Center on Sept. 20 at the 7th annual Be The HOPE Walk—participate in-person or virtually. It’s a good time and a great cause! The 1.8-mile walk begins at 10 AM and supports cancer patients, oncology programs and care at Valley Medical Center and other local organizations. Hang out afterward and enjoy live entertainment, refreshments and a variety of food trucks
Join Valley Girls & Guys and Valley Medical Center on Sept. 20 at the 7th annual Be The HOPE Walk—participate in-person or virtually. It’s a good time and a great cause! The 1.8-mile walk begins at 10 AM and supports cancer patients, oncology programs and care at Valley Medical Center and other local organizations. Hang out afterward and enjoy live entertainment, refreshments and a variety of food trucks. Register today at www.valleygirlsandguys.org, walk with us and help generate HOPE for others in our community!
Valley Family Medicine welcomed our incoming class of resident physicians on Monday, June 9. After finishing their orientation, you will begin seeing them in and around campus as their first rotation block begins June 30. Welcome to the Valley family! Jun Hee Baek, MD Briar Bertoch, MD Erika Hancock, MD Jess Kunzman, MD Avi Mangat, DO Jessica Pakonen, DO Brandon Snailer, MD Sage Tong, DO
Congratulations to Genesis Pajarito, a Tech Lab Assistant in our Pathology department and one of our March 2025 Employees of the Month! See what her colleagues had to say: "Genesis is a tech lab assistant who is always willing to learn new tasks outside the scope of her job. What stands out most about Genesis is that she models positive behavior by creating a cheerful work environment and demonstrating that even if a task is not part of her job duties and responsibilities, she is more than willing to learn because, at the end of the day, getting the work done is really what matters most for our patients and providers. Genesis' effort exemplifies all of Valley's Caregiver commitment because it shows through her work ethic, positive behavior, and interdepartmental cooperation. She never gives less than 100%."
April is National Donate Life Month (NDLM), observed each year to help raise awareness about donation, encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and to honor those who have saved lives through the gift of donation. NDLM was established by Donate Life America and its partnering organizations in 2003. Additional information: https://donatelife.net/donation/statistics/ https://donatelife.net/faqs/ https://donatelife.net/how-you-can-help/national-observances-celebrations/ndlm/
Congratulations to Nellie Lavrentyev, a Patient Access Associate in our Maple Valley Lifestyle Medicine Clinic and one of our February 2025 Employees of the Month! See what her colleagues had to say: "Nellie is truly deserving of this recognition. She is an incredibly hard worker, highly reliable, and consistently dedicated to providing excellent customer service. Her commitment to excellence and her positive attitude make a significant impact on both customers and colleagues. Nellie goes above and beyond to ensure every task is completed with care and professionalism. Along with her work ethic, she also does an outstanding job of making work fun, most recent example being leading a gingerbread house competition before Christmas." "Nellie is a highly reliable member of our front desk team, who regularly provides excellent customer service. She has also been an asset to the team in terms of teambuilding by regularly coming up with ways to keep the clinic fun and engaged. Nellie exemplifies the commitment of promoting collaboration and teamwork. The excellence that she has shown in promoting teamwork and collaboration has helped to improve the quality of the teamwork that occurs here, which means our staff are more engaged, resulting in better patient care."
Leading with Safety, Supporting with Compassion: Congrats to February 2025 Hero, Erica Feldmann See what her colleagues had to say: Erica's efforts exemplify caregiver commitment through the unwavering support she provides to all clinical and non-clinical staff members at Valley Medical Center. Her leadership in guiding the organization through seven RCA cases in 2024 ensured that all team members involved had the resources, education, and collaborative environment needed to address safety concerns and implement meaningful process improvements. By establishing the Falls Committee, Erica created a vital platform for interdisciplinary teamwork, empowering staff across all departments to identify risks, investigate fall events, and implement prevention strategies that enhance patient care. Erica's dedication extends beyond processes—she is a mentor and resource for her colleagues, offering training, encouragement, and actionable insights that empower everyone she works with to prioritize safety and quality." "We are so lucky to have Erica as one of our Patient Safety Specialists! She brings her bedside nursing experience together with her knowledge of human factors, error-prevention, and safety culture to support leaders in preventing harm to patients by improving our processes and systems."
Congratulations Chris Martin for being our Volunteer of the Quarter! About his nomination: Chris Martin is crossed trained to work as a shuttle driver, as well as helping at the Main Info Desk. He's been a volunteer with us for 2 years and 9 months, and is already helping to train new volunteers, and does it with a smile. Chris is a quick learner, one who sees things that needs to be done, and does them without being asked. One example was, he noticed the shuttle needed to be vacuumed, and he took it upon himself to vacuum it out even though that wasn't part of his job duties. This shows how Chris goes the extra mile to ensure patients have a clean and safe environment. One of Chris's nominators said, "She was coming into the hospital limping, and Chris saw her, grabbed a wheelchair, and took her to her appointment without question. She mentioned that this encounter by far has been one of the best experiences she's had here at Valley." Chris, we appreciate all that you do, and are excited to be recognizing you for a job well done!
Congratulations to Peegee Cruz, a Registered Nurse in the Infusion Center, and our latest DAISY award winner! Her nomination describes a moment of true advocacy and dedication to patient care. When a patient faced an unexpected delay in receiving a critical medication, Peegee stepped in without hesitation. She recognized the urgency of the situation, communicated with the appropriate teams, and ensured that the patient received the correct medication as quickly as possible. What stood out most to the patient was not just her efficiency, but the way she made them feel seen, heard, and prioritized. Rather than accepting delays as routine, she took action—ensuring safety, accuracy, and timely care. The patient, who has worked in healthcare for 25 years, shared that they had never experienced such strong, unwavering advocacy on their behalf. This award is in honor of her compassion, persistence, and commitment to exceptional care.
