Harbor Regional Health, 915 Anderson Drive, Aberdeen, WA (2025)

11/08/2025

🎃 Community, Creativity, and a Whole Lot of Fun! 👻

Harbor Regional Health’s Nursing Leadership team joined this year’s Haunted Hoquiam Trunk or Treat, and what a great day it was!

A big thank-you to the organizers of Haunted Hoquiam and to Jitter House for opening their doors and moving the fun indoors when the weather turned frightful. We loved seeing so many families out enjoying the day together.

Special shout-out to Shannon Johnson, CNO, Nicole Newberry, Emergency Department Director, and Lisha Schnoor, Family Birth Center Director, for representing HRH, and to Nicole and her husband Brandon for creating the life-sized Frankenstein Operation Game, complete with lights, buzzers, and plenty of laughs!

Events like these remind us how lucky we are to live and work in a community that comes together for family fun, rain or shine.

11/07/2025

Grays Harbor Public Hospital District #2 and Harbor Regional Health Welcomes Edward Welter to the Board of Commissioners

Public Hospital District #2 Commissioners interviewed two candidates for Position 2, which was left vacant following the passing of Michael Bruce. During the regular Board Meeting on September 23, 2025, Edward Welter of Westport was appointed to represent Position 2 for the remainder of this year. The position was on the ballot in the November general election for the full term beginning January 1, 2026, the results of which have not been finalized as of this posting.

“The Board was very pleased with the response and the quality of applicants to fill this vacancy,” said Christopher Thomas, Board Chair. “We look forward to working with Ed and are grateful for his willingness to serve and the many talents he brings to the Board.”

Mr. Welter brings a wealth of experience in public administration, currently serving as Mayor of Westport as well as a Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Deputy. He has expressed a strong desire to help the District grow and to serve the community.
Mr. Welter was sworn in on October 28, 2025, and is running for election to the Hospital Board in November.

For more information about the Public Hospital District and Harbor Regional Health visit our website at www.ghcares.org/public-hospital-district

11/03/2025

Please note that Harbor Regional Health Prompt Care will be closed on the following dates in November:

Wednesday, November 5
Wednesday, November 19
Wednesday, November 26
Friday, November 28

We encourage you to plan ahead for your non-emergency medical needs. Thank you for your understanding.

10/29/2025

Please Join Us in Celebrating Faith Matthews, RN the Beacon Award Recipient for October 2025!

Here is what was said about Faith
I have worked with Faith since early in her nursing career. Over the past 8 months of working together I have seen tremendous growth in her. She goes over and above for each of her patients (as well as patients that aren't even hers) and it is very evident how much she cares about each one. Recently we had a patient code on the floor and Faith was one of the first people in the room. I had assigned her the task of recording which is something I later learned she had never done before. She immediately jumped into her role with no questions asked. This was not her patient nor was she on the assigned "code team" that day. This is just one example of her excelling with teamwork and service to patients.

She constantly seeks knowledge and has a desire to continue learning. She has been excelling in wound care, which is something that is much needed on our unit. I often have her patients tell me how pleasant she is and how they feel they are getting great care.

She is compassionate, respectful, kind, and an amazing patient advocate. I know when she is caring for my patients that I do not have to worry and they are under great care. She is a very valuable asset to our team and I am very lucky to have the opportunity to work with her

Faith will be put into the running for our 2025 Lighting the Way Legend Award.

Thank you for lighting the way and congratulations!

10/23/2025

Now Hiring House Supervisor Positions
$50.00 - $65.00 per hour
https://www.ghcares.org/community-hospital-jobs

Lead with purpose at Harbor Regional Health. As a House Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in supporting hospital operations and ensuring safe, high-quality care for every patient. This is your opportunity to guide clinical teams, collaborate with department leaders, and make a lasting impact in our hospital and community.

Discover the perfect blend of professional opportunity and natural beauty. Our community, rich in culture and natural wonders, offers the ideal setting to grow your career while enjoying the splendor of lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and a welcoming coastal lifestyle.

10/21/2025

A Public Opening Reception with the Artists is scheduled for Thursday Oct. 23rd from 6-8pm. We hope you will join us.

10/09/2025

Dear Community, we know these closures are frustrating to people seeking care on these day, but please be advised that Prompt Care will be closed October 10th, 13th, 14th, 24th, and 27th, due to staffing issues.

We are actively hiring for staff to minimize these occurrences, however, they will continue until we have been able to hire appropriately trained staff.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

09/30/2025

UPDATE: While the hospital remains quite full, we have now come down from being in our Yellow Level of Surge. We will advise if another surge occurs. Thank you for your support!

Dear Community, it is happening again. We currently have every properly staffed bed full at the hospital, with 7 more patients waiting for beds in the Emergency Department. This means longer wait times in the ED and treating people in our triage area when possible. There is no single driving cause. We only have 2 COVID and no flu patients at the moment.

Please know that our CNO is working on a plan to open our 2nd floor. We don't have a clear timeline, but things are finally recovering from the pandemic job market enough that it is feasible. We know that doesn't solve things in the moment, but we are not ignoring the reality of the needs of our community.

Please be safe, and do your best to stay healthy.

09/30/2025

Dear Community, we know these closures are frustrating to people seeking care on these day, but please be advised that Prompt Care will be closed this Wednesday due to staffing issues.

We are actively hiring for staff to minimize these occurrences, however, they will continue until we have been able to hire appropriately trained staff.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

09/27/2025

Please join us in celebrating Molly McMillan, Volunteer Services, the Beacon Award recipient for September 2025!

Here is what was said about Molly:

I would like to nominate Molly for the Beacon Award for their dedication, initiative, and outstanding teamwork.

Today, I witnessed Molly demonstrate exceptional problem-solving and initiative by independently adjusting the size and layout of a set of brochures through the printer settings. Molly’s supervisor was pleasantly surprised to discover that Molly not only knew how to do this but took the initiative to complete the task without being asked. After reformatting the brochures, they carefully folded each one and ensured they were ready for distribution. Molly showed excellent work ethic and professionalism, making sure each brochure was polished, and on time.

Molly arrives each day ready to work, stays focused on their tasks, and consistently brings a positive and collaborative attitude to the team. Their reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to go the extra mile are a true asset to our workplace.

Molly embodies the spirit of the Beacon Award shining through initiative, consistency, and quiet leadership.

And from your Supervisor
When Molly joined the Volunteer Department in 2009 she was not a “talker” all she would ever say is “thank you” “Yes please” and “NO”. Now she pretty much runs the show back here in the workroom 4 days a week. When leaving on vacation, she leaves me a list of things I need to do AND instructions on HOW to do them. Molly has faithfully come to work daily for 16 years with the exception of any school holiday (being raised by school teachers), some things just aren’t up for negotiation. From the very shy young lady to a confident ever learning team member, friendly & joyful. She has made many, many friends here at HRH while quietly performing her duties without a complaint or concern. Her work is perfection to the point she is sought out specifically to do certain projects simply due to her attention to detail. Personally Molly has impacted my life both professionally and personally, we are definitely “buds” and will continue that relationship well into the future. I thank you Molly for being such a bright star in our department. You are a shining example of the Beacon Award and I couldn’t be prouder than I am right now being able to present this to you.

There will be an announcement about Molly sent out to all staff and the Board of Directors, and Molly will be put into the running for our 2025 Lighting the Way Legend Award.

Thank you for lighting the way and congratulations!

09/20/2025

This week we celebrate our Environmental Services team! 💙 Their hard work keeps our hospital safe, clean, and welcoming for every patient, visitor, and staff member. We are deeply grateful for their dedication and the essential role they play in delivering quality care. Thank you, EVS!

A special thank you to Dwayne Lunde, Director of Plant Services, for arranging the Mr. Taco truck to come out on Wednesday as a fun way to celebrate our EVS team. The event was open to all HRH staff working at the hospital that day and was a great way to show appreciation.

09/19/2025

UPDATE 9/23: We are now out of surge, and have returned to regular service.

Dear Community,

We are currently experiencing another surge in hospitalizations. There is no single cause, but many factors are contributing. Every staffed hospital bed is full. As of this morning, we had up to six patients in the Emergency Department waiting for inpatient beds.

This situation limits the number of patients we can see in the ED, which means longer wait times. If your condition can be safely treated in our triage area, it will be.

We know this is frustrating and we are truly sorry for the inconvenience. Our team is working hard to return to normal operations as quickly as possible.

Harbor Regional Health

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