St. Anthony Hospital combines local care with the resources of Tacoma, Wash.-based Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Each year, more than 900 team members provide care over 35,000 inpatient days and 39,000 emergency visits, offering specialties such as cancer care, orthopedic surgery, women’s health and diagnostic imaging. Recent innovations include a scholarship-to-employment pipeline for certified nursing assistants, expanded cancer services through the Jane Thompson Russell Cancer Care Center, and a 30% increase in emergency department volume to meet community growth. St. Anthony also embraces continuous improvement through the Virginia Mason Production System, leading to awards for patient safety, stroke care and joint replacement. The hospital also gives back to its community through initiatives like the clothing donation program “St. Anthony’s Closet”, partnerships with school districts for violence preparedness, and local wellness and community-building events. Committed to quality, safety and staff engagement, the hospital earned a 5-star rating from CMS and holds “Pathway to Excellence” designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
