Summit Pacific Medical Center

03/14/2026

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Elma High School sophomores to tour Summit Pacific Medical Center and explore the many career paths available in the healthcare field. From clinical care to behind-the-scenes support roles, students learned about the wide variety of professions that work together to keep our community healthy.

We loved spending the afternoon learning, sharing, and connecting with these future health leaders. Your curiosity, dedication, and enthusiasm give us so much hope for the future of healthcare in our community. Keep striving for greatness—we can’t wait to see all that you accomplish!

A special thank you to the Summit Pacific Medical Foundation for organizing and leading this wonderful experience. Your support helps inspire the next generation of caregivers right here in Grays Harbor.

03/13/2026

Give a Little Time. Save a Life.

Tomorrow, Friday, March 13, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, the incredible team from Bloodworks Northwest will be at Summit Pacific Medical Center for a community blood drive—and your donation could make all the difference.

In just 10 minutes, you could help provide lifesaving blood for patients in our region who are facing surgery, illness, trauma, or other medical emergencies. It’s a small act of kindness that can have a life-changing impact for someone in need.

Schedule your donation time here: https://bit.ly/3ZGvRu5

Every drop matters. Every donor counts. And together, our community can help ensure blood is there when it’s needed most.

03/06/2026

The Summit Pacific Medical Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from graduating seniors in East Grays Harbor! 🎓

If you're planning to pursue a career in healthcare or a related field, this is a great opportunity to help support your educational journey.

These scholarships are made possible thanks to the incredible generosity of our community and the dedicated caregivers at Summit Pacific. Your support helps invest in the next generation of healthcare professionals who will care for our communities in the future.

Summit Pacific Medical Foundation Student Scholarship Fund is now receiving applications for 2026. Last year, The Foundation awarded twenty-seven scholarships of $1,500 to graduating high school seniors from East Grays Harbor County pursuing healthcare and related fields (i.e. IT, marketing, business, nutrition, data science, etc.). In addition, we award three scholarships to second year nursing students at Grays Harbor College.

Applications and requirements can be found at https://summitmedicalfoundation.org/student-scholarship/

Application deadline: May 1, 2026
Award announcement: June 2026
Questions may be directed to Shelby Pollard at 360-346-2222, or by email at
foundation@sp-mc.org

Employees of Summit Pacific and members of the community contribute annually to a scholarship fund to promote the education of local students. A scholarship committee reviews applications, interviews and selects recipients who best meet the criteria and show initiative to follow through with their chosen academic program.

The Student Scholarship Fund, first established through the Foundation in 1994, has provided 152 scholarships to students in the Grays Harbor County Public Hospital District No.1. While the scholarship fund was originally started by an anonymous donor, today, Summit employees make up most of the donations to the fund. Community members are also welcome to donate to the fund here:

https://bit.ly/sp-scholarship

03/05/2026

The McCleary Healthcare Clinic lab will be closed today, Thursday, March 5, due to unforeseen circumstances. For lab services, please visit the Summit Pacific Wellness Center lab on the second floor.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience.

03/03/2026

At Summit Pacific, excellence isn’t just a goal — it’s a team effort!

Last week, we proudly celebrated our incredible Quality Ambassador Team — the champions behind safety, quality, communication, and teamwork across our organization!

These dedicated team members go above and beyond every day, using their exceptional High Reliability Organization (HRO) skills to spark positive change and elevate the care and service we provide to our community.

Your commitment inspires us. Your passion drives us. And your hard work ensures we continue delivering the highest standards of care.

Congratulations to all the award winners: Angel Hughes, Brenda House, Diana Kolar, Darlene Reynolds, Eric Blanchard, Evelyn Lewis, Julie Barnes, Katy Fredrickson, Laura Cundiff, Lisa Unick, Morgan Lundy, Nathan Hersey, Oscar Salvatierra, Steven Thomson, TJ Osburn, Tori Johnson, Traci Harris, and the Most Valuable Quality Ambassador Award Winner Alyssa Cocke. And thank you to every Quality Ambassador for your unwavering dedication.

Together, we’re building a brighter future for Summit Pacific and the communities we serve.

03/02/2026

The McCleary Healthcare Clinic lab will be closed today, Monday, March 2, due to unforeseen circumstances. For lab services, please visit the Summit Pacific Medical Center or the Summit Pacific Wellness Center.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience.

02/28/2026

Today, we proudly celebrate our incredible Resident Doctors at Summit Pacific for Thank a Resident Day!

This week, we recognize the heart, dedication, and resilience our residents bring to patient care every single day. Thank you for your commitment to healing, to learning, and to serving our community.

Thank you for the long hours, the early mornings, the late nights, and the countless moments you devote to your patients. Thank you for choosing a path that requires sacrifice, compassion, and continuous growth.

Behind every chart reviewed, every page answered, every procedure performed, and every difficult conversation held — there is courage, commitment, and heart.

We appreciate you more than you know.

02/26/2026

The McCleary Healthcare Clinic lab will close at 3:50 pm today, Thursday, February 26, due to unforeseen circumstances. For lab services, please visit the Summit Pacific Medical Center or the Summit Pacific Wellness Center.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience.

02/24/2026

Did you know you can use MyChart on a regular computer?

You don’t need a smartphone, and you don’t need to be “good with technology.”

MyChart lets you:
✔ See test results
✔ Message your care team
✔ Request refills
✔ Manage appointments

Ask for an access code at your next visit to Summit Pacific, and for more information about MyChart follow the link: https://bit.ly/3n3BbY5

02/19/2026

Josh Martin Named to Becker's Hospital Review List of Critical Access Hospital CEOs to Know

Josh Martin, Chief Executive Officer of Summit Pacific Medical Center, has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the nation’s “Critical Access Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know” for 2025. The annual list honors 103 leaders who are advancing access to high-quality healthcare in rural and underserved communities.

Becker’s Hospital Review recognizes presidents and chief executive officers of critical access hospitals who are driving growth, strengthening partnerships, and improving health outcomes while ensuring patients can receive care close to home. Honorees are selected for their innovative leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to sustaining rural healthcare.

Mr. Martin has served as CEO of Summit Pacific Medical Center for nine years, leading the organization through significant growth with a focus on upstream wellness, population health, and innovative rural care models. Under his leadership, Summit Pacific secured U.S. Department of Agriculture financing for Washington’s first hospital-based wellness center and achieved a Standard & Poor’s bond rating, which enabled a $63 million expansion funded entirely through strategic financing without burdening local taxpayers.

He also negotiated a value-based Medicaid contract supporting the “Food is Medicine” program, transportation, and wraparound services, while expanding specialty access in cardiology, gastroenterology, and behavioral health. Additional accomplishments include implementing the Epic electronic health record system, achieving DNV accreditation and ISO 9001 certification, and maintaining financial stability through the Covid-19 pandemic and reimbursement changes.

“Josh’s leadership has transformed access to care in our community,” said Jennifer Burkhardt, Summit Pacific’s Chief Talent and Legal Officer. “His ability to grow services, strengthen financial sustainability, and keep care local—without placing additional burden on taxpayers—speaks to his deep commitment to rural health.”

The Becker's Hospital Review editorial team curated the list through a nomination process. The full list, featuring individual profiles, is available through Becker’s Hospital Review. Inclusion on the list is not an endorsement, and individuals cannot pay for inclusion.