MultiCare Health System completed the acquisition of Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital and its associated clinics, adding more than 2,700 new employees. The Yakima health system, in central Washington, includes the 226-bed inpatient facility and 26 clinics. The deal was formally announced in October.
The hospital, which will now be known as MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital, is MultiCare’s 12th hospital. In addition to the hospital, the Yakima health system also has primary care and specialty care services including cardiac care; cancer care through North Star Lodge; breast health at `Ohana Mammography Center; hospice and respite care at Cottage in the Meadow; pain management at Water’s Edge; a level-3 NICU; and advanced services for children with special health care needs at Children’s Village. Read more.