Culture & Mission
planning for the health of a growing and diverse community

Growing Fast
team members
our community
employees 10 year+
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

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.
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.
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