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
Dede Utley, MSN, RN, CEN
Chief Nursing Officer
Kevin Martin, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Michele Wurl
Chief PR Officer
Janeen Reding
Chief HR Officer
Jason Adler, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Rhonda Holden, MSN, RN
Chief Ancillary Officer
Mandee Olsen, RN, BSN, CPHQ
Chief Quality Officer
Stacy Olea
Chief of Clinic Operations
Wayne Tivis
Chief of Facilities
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.