Culture & Mission

planning for the health of a growing and diverse community

Growing Fast

700+

team members

47,000+

our community

~25%

employees 10 year+

We care for patients like family.

And sometimes they are.

Kara Henderson, ED Nurse

Voted Best Nurse in Kittitas County 2021

Core Values

Respect

We recognize the dignity of patients and staff, and treat them with compassion.

Quality

We provide excellent, safe care for members of our community in a healing environment.

Service

We promote a culture where patients come first in all we do..

Transparency

We are principled, accountable, and do the right thing with openness and honesty.

Collaboration

We work as a team, in partnership with the broader medical community, to ensure patients receive the best care.

Learn more about our Mission & Vision here →

Leadership

Read Their Bios Here

Julie Petersen

Chief Executive Officer

Jeff Yamada

Chief Information Officer

Scott Olander, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Manda Scott, SPHR

Chief HR Officer

Kevin Martin, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Dede Utley, MSN, RN, CEN

Chief Nursing Officer

Michele Wurl

Chief PR Officer

Rhonda Holden, MSN, RN

Chief Ancillary Officer

Stacy Olea

Chief of Clinic Operations

Ron Urlacher

Chief of Facilities

Mandee Olsen, RN, BSN, CPHQ

Chief Quality Officer

We Are Kittitas County Public Hospital District No. 1

Situated in the heart of Washington, Kittitas County Public Hospital District No. 1 provides care to Kittitas County and surrounding areas. The public hospital district is governed by a five-member elected Board of Commissioners and is almost exclusively supported by revenue generated from patient services. Kittitas County Public Hospital District No. 1 does business as Kittitas Valley Healthcare (KVH).

What is a Public Hospital District?

Public Hospital Districts are community-created, governmental entities authorized by state law to deliver health services—including but not limited to acute hospital care—to district residents and others in the districts’ service areas. Owned and governed by local citizens, hospital districts tailor their services to meet the unique needs of their individual communities.

_{The Association of Washington Public Hospital Districts}

fostering a workplace culture that values mental health

Auren O’Connell, DNP, PMHNP

KVH Family Medicine – Cle Elum

Hear From Our Employees

KVH aligns with my personal and professional values. We put our patients and this community first, and we come to work to do good work. – L.P.

I enjoy interacting with the patients. I also like all my coworkers. I’ve been here 31 years, and proud of it.

P.C.ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIES

There is such a positive attitude. People smile when they see you in the halls, whether they know you or not. The company is transparent.

M.N. OUTPAITIENT CARE

I came to work here because of my care as a patient. I’ve stayed because of the staff and the care we pride ourselves in giving to our patients.

A.B.INPATIENT CARE

It’s important to me to improve the health and well-being of the people in this community. Knowing that I make a difference keeps me here.

R.S.CLINIC MANAGEMENT

Small town, big culture, caring employer- how could it get any better?!

K.H.INFORMATION SYSTEMS

The organization’s vision – and daily dedication to that vision is what brought me to KVH. The work continues to inspire me every day.

M.W.ADMINISTRATION

It’s a 5-minute commute from home. The pay scale, benefits, and retirement package KVH offers as an organization is better than what I received in private practices.

D.W.CLINIC SUPPORT

I work at KVH because it’s a committed place with plenty of growth opportunities. Plus, I work with some pretty darn good people!

M.F.CLINIC PATIENT CARE

4.1 / 5

employee satisfaction rate

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