Family Birth Center at Highline Medical Center

12/02/2025

We’re open! Get emergency and urgent care under one roof, anytime, in Port Orchard.

We're proud to announce that Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) Emergency & Urgent Care – Port Orchard is now open, providing 24/7 care for our community.

This innovative hybrid model ensures patients are quickly seen by an ER-trained physician. With on-site lab services and advanced imaging, such as CT scans, X-rays and ultrasounds, you get fast answers and the right care, right away. There’s no need to choose between exceptional service and exceptional treatment.

Find us at 450 S Kitsap Blvd., Suite 100. We look forward to serving you and your family.

Learn more at: euc.vmfh.org/locations/virginia-mason-franciscan-health-emergency-urgent-care-port-orchard

12/02/2025

Congratulations to Krista Vandongen, Respiratory Therapist at St. Clare Hospital, on being named Employee of the Quarter!

From her nomination:
"Krista is an exceptional healthcare professional. Her dedication to providing outstanding bedside care and compassion to her patients is truly admirable. Going above and beyond to ensure patients feel cared for and supported makes a huge difference in their experience and outcomes. She is definitely making a positive impact!"

Thank you, Krista, for your exceptional dedication to patient care and for the meaningful difference you make in the lives of your patients every day. St. Clare Hospital and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health are proud to have you on our team!

12/02/2025

From a life-altering diagnosis to a journey of hope and healing. Ray's powerful story reminds us of the resilience of the human spirit and the impact of compassionate, expert care.

Read Ray's inspiring journey with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health:
https://www.vmfh.org/about-vmfh/news-media/feature-stories/rays-story-of-hope-and-healing

11/28/2025

Hear Chelsea's incredible weight loss story after she met with the weight management program at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. By taking a combined surgical and medical weight loss approach Chelsea gained the resources needed drastically improve the quality of her life.

11/27/2025

The purpose that guides our work and the values we share remind us of the importance of connection and gratitude. This season, we reflect on the meaningful moments that bring us together at home and in our communities. Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful Thanksgiving.

11/25/2025

Inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals! Team members from St. Anne Hospital and St. Francis Hospital hosted 31 Tyee High School students for a hands-on career exploration day.

All students are enrolled in the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and Highline Public Schools 4-year Healthcare Professions Program, which connects classroom learning to real-world healthcare scenarios and careers.

During their visit, students explored seven career pathways including BioMed, Diagnostic Imaging, the Family Birth Center, Lab, Perioperative Services, Pharmacy, and Respiratory Therapy. They also toured the hospital to observe daily operations.

These experiences help students make informed career choices while strengthening our pipeline of future healthcare professionals. We're proud to invest in the next generation who will serve our community!

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health helps career seekers find their passion. Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

11/23/2025

Congratulations to our St. Joseph Medical Center Pumpkin Decorating Contest winners! 🎃

The creativity was outstanding this year! Here are our top pumpkin artists:
🥇 1st Place: "Headless Horseman" - Acute Therapy
🥈 2nd Place: "Ursula" - Neuro Trauma
🥉 3rd Place: "Farmacy" - Pharmacy

Thank you to all the teams who participated and brought festive fun to our hospital halls. Your creativity and team spirit made this contest a huge success!

11/22/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the United States, claiming more lives than breast, prostate, and colon cancers combined.

But there is hope. When detected early through low-dose CT screening, lung cancer survival rates increase dramatically. Screening can find cancer before symptoms appear, when treatment is most effective.

Who should get screened? Adults ages 50-80 with a history of smoking may benefit from annual lung cancer screening. Talk to your Virginia Mason Franciscan Health provider about your risk factors and whether screening is right for you.

Early detection changes outcomes. Learn more: vmfh.org/lungcancer

11/21/2025

Congratulations to Victoria Le, RN at St. Francis Hospital, on being named Employee of the Quarter!

From her nomination: "Victoria is an incredibly kind and compassionate nurse who makes her patients feel taken care of. She is such a hard worker. She's flexible with her nursing assignments and never complains. She helps anyone that needs help, no questions asked. She advocates for her patients. I would want Victoria Le as mine or my family's nurse."

Thank you, Victoria, for your exceptional dedication to patient care and for being someone both colleagues and patients can count on. St. Francis Hospital and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health are fortunate to have you on our team!

11/20/2025

Inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals! Team members from St. Anne Hospital and St. Francis Hospital hosted 31 Tyee High School students for a hands-on career exploration day.

All students are enrolled in the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and Highline Public Schools 4-year Healthcare Professions Program, which connects classroom learning to real-world healthcare scenarios and careers.

During their visit, students explored seven career pathways including BioMed, Diagnostic Imaging, the Family Birth Center, Lab, Perioperative Services, Pharmacy, and Respiratory Therapy. They also toured the hospital to observe daily operations.

These experiences help students make informed career choices while strengthening our pipeline of future healthcare professionals. We're proud to invest in the next generation who will serve our community!

11/19/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and early detection can save lives. Dr. Cuadrado and Dr. Seaburg from Virginia Mason Franciscan Health recently joined New Day NW to discuss the critical importance of lung cancer screening.

Learn about who should be screened, how the process works, and why early detection dramatically improves outcomes.

Early detection of lung cancer can drastically improve survival rates. Sponsored by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

11/19/2025

Lung cancer causes 1 in 5 cancer deaths in the U.S. Lung cancer screening can help you beat these odds. An annual test that’s quick and painless could add years to your life.

Lung cancer screening catches lung cancer early, before symptoms appear. This is when treatment is most effective and you have the best chance for a good outcome. Head to the link below to find a Virginia Mason Franciscan Health primary care provider to see if lung cancer screening is right for you.

Yearly lung cancer screenings could save your life. We offer the region’s top lung experts and convenient screening locations throughout the Puget Sound.