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Summit Pacific is a vibrant and expanding public hospital district that operates a Critical Access Ho Our hospital is unique due to our size and accessibility.

Summit Pacific Medical Center is a Critical Access Hospital with a level IV Trauma Designation. We offer 24-hour emergency services including a full service laboratory and diagnostic imaging department. Our Emergency Department is staffed 24 hours, 7 days a week by an ED Physician. We also operate three rural healthcare clinics an urgent care clinic that is open seven days a week and a virtual care clinic. We pride ourselves on our low emergency department wait times and our ability to give patients access to a doctor quickly.

11/29/2025

Congratulations to Our RIP It Award Winners!

This spring, our Urgent Care team noticed a challenge: patients waiting in exam rooms for lab or imaging results were limiting room availability and slowing triage. Thanks to staff speaking up during huddles, the Unit-Based Team (UBT) dug deeper—observing workflow, reviewing turnaround times, and gathering input from both frontline staff and providers.

Their findings showed patients could safely wait in the lobby, freeing up exam rooms and improving triage efficiency. A provider-led workflow, refined with nursing and operations, launched in May with staff training

Since implementation, the results have been clear:
✅ Better room utilization
✅ Improved patient flow
✅ Faster triage
✅ Quicker identification of higher-acuity patients

This project is a shining example of strong frontline collaboration and Summit’s commitment to continuous improvement and exceptional care.
The RIP (Request, Idea, or Problem) It Award celebrates departments that identify a process challenge through their Unit-Based Team and create an innovative improvement that demonstrates:
• Relevance & impact
• Creativity & innovation
• Feasibility & alignment
• Exceptional teamwork & collaboration

Congratulations again to this outstanding team for driving meaningful change and improving patient care at Summit Pacific!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Summit Pacific!

Today, we pause to celebrate the joy of gratitude, the warmth of community, and the togetherness of loved ones.

Thank you for trusting us with your care and for being part of our mission to make Grays Harbor the healthiest community in the nation. We are truly grateful for you and the incredible community we serve.

If you need care today, our Emergency Department is open 24/7.

All other Summit Pacific clinics are closed for the holiday and will resume normal business hours tomorrow.

Wishing you a safe, warm, and joyful Thanksgiving!

11/27/2025

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
In observance of Thanksgiving tomorrow, all primary care clinics — including the McCleary Healthcare Clinic, Summit Pacific Health Clinic, and the Summit Pacific Wellness Center — will be closed. Urgent Care will also be closed for the holiday.

If you or a loved one needs medical attention, the Emergency Department remains open 24/7. We’re here for you whenever you need us.

Regular clinic and Urgent Care hours will resume on Friday.

Wishing you and your family a safe, warm, and joyful Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

Summit Pacific is excited to host a FREE Community Education Event: Thriving Through the Holidays, presented by Dr. Justin Taylor.

The holiday season can be joyful—but it can also bring stress, transitions, and challenges. Join us as we explore how to:
• Focus on what truly matters
• Navigate times of change
• Find ways to not just survive, but thrive together

📅 Thursday, December 4
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Ortquist 2 Conference Room, Summit Pacific Wellness Center (2nd Floor)
🎥 Join In-Person or via Facebook Live!

Enjoy a warm cup of cocoa, light snacks, and the company of others who understand that the holidays aren’t always easy.

Let’s come together as a community—because you are not alone this holiday season.

11/21/2025

Happy National Rural Health Day!
Today, we celebrate the innovation, resilience, and collaboration that make rural healthcare strong. At Summit Pacific Medical Center, this day offers an opportunity to highlight how partnership and preventive care are transforming health in Grays Harbor County through programs like Summit Care and Food as Medicine (Food Rx).

Rural communities face unique challenges—limited access to care, higher rates of chronic disease, and barriers to preventive services. Summit Pacific and Wellpoint Washington, a Medicaid managed care organization serving residents across the state, are working together to tackle these challenges head-on.

Through this partnership, Summit Care expands access, integrates preventive care into daily life, and strengthens both mental and physical well-being. Food Rx, supported by the same collaboration, brings nutritious ingredients, recipes, and health support directly into the homes of high-risk patients—showing how creativity and teamwork can create measurable improvements in rural health.

“National Rural Health Day is about celebrating solutions that work for rural communities,” said Josh Martin, CEO of Summit Pacific Medical Center. “Summit Care and Food Rx are exactly the kinds of programs this day honors—they show how prevention, collaboration, and community focus can improve lives long before someone ever enters the hospital.”

Now in its fifth year, Food Rx serves more than 125 patients and their families across Grays Harbor County with weekly ingredients, nutritionist consultations, and support for exercise and mental wellness. Participants are referred by their primary care providers, ensuring nutrition and prevention are integrated into their overall care plans.

By combining Summit Pacific’s local insight with Wellpoint Washington’s statewide resources, this partnership demonstrates a powerful model for sustainable, person-centered rural healthcare. The National Rural Health Association’s recognition of Food Rx further underscores how this work embodies the spirit of National Rural Health Day.

Want to learn more about Summit Care? Talk with your Summit Pacific provider about whether the program may be right for you. A list of providers is available on our website: www.sp-mc.org

11/20/2025

Free Community Education Opportunity
Holiday Stress & Your Health: How to Strengthen Your Resilience

Join Summit Pacific for a free live webinar with Dr. Jarik Conrad, who will share how to reprogram your Behavioral Operating System™—the internal software that shapes how you think, feel, and respond under pressure.

Use this link to register and join the webinar: https://jarik-conrad.kit.com/

For many people, the holidays bring both joy and stress—leading to rising blood pressure, emotional fatigue, and even a spike in ER visits and heart-related emergencies every December and January.

But these outcomes aren’t random—they’re predictable responses to stress, poor sleep, disrupted routines, and emotional overload.

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to:
• Identify biological and behavioral triggers that drain your energy and joy.
• Apply evidence-informed strategies to calm your nervous system and reset faster.
• Build a personalized resilience plan to protect your health and relationships all season long.

Don’t miss this opportunity to support your well-being during the busiest time of year!

11/18/2025

Summit Pacific Medical Center Hosts State and Rural Health Leaders for Campus Tour and Discussion on Rural Healthcare Access

Summit Pacific Medical Center (SPMC) welcomed key state healthcare leaders recently for an in-depth tour and discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities shaping rural healthcare in Washington State.

Among the guests were Ryan Moran, Director of the Washington State Health Care Authority, and Elya Prystowsky, Executive Director of The Rural Collaborative. Their visit centered on how rural hospitals like Summit Pacific are innovating to strengthen access, enhance patient outcomes, and ensure sustainability in the face of shifting healthcare demands.

During the visit, participants discussed the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery, from workforce shortages and reimbursement reform to behavioral health integration, community wellness initiatives, and the role of telehealth in expanding access. Summit Pacific leaders also shared insights from recent projects, including the development of specialty services, the expansion of behavioral health resources, and the success of programs designed to keep care local while improving quality.

“Conversations like these are essential for shaping the future of healthcare in Washington,” said Josh Martin, Chief Executive Officer of Summit Pacific Medical Center. “We deeply value our partnership with the Health Care Authority and The Rural Collaborative. Together, we can find solutions that sustain and strengthen rural hospitals while ensuring that every Washingtonian—no matter where they live—has access to the care they need.”

Guests toured Summit Pacific’s Wellness Center and hospital campus, gaining firsthand insight into the organization’s integrated approach to care. By combining preventive services, primary care, behavioral health, and wellness programs under one roof, SPMC continues to serve as a model for how rural systems can reimagine care delivery.

11/15/2025

Harbor Lights | Music & Laser Show

Kick off the holiday season with a spectacular laser light show hosted by the Summit Pacific Medical Foundation! Enjoy the dazzling display from the comfort of your own vehicle as lights dance in sync with festive music.

This family-friendly event is completely FREE, but registration is required, and space is limited. Spots first come, first served—so be sure to reserve yours today!

REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/4p9DK5H

Each show runs for approximately 35 minutes and will be offered at 5 PM, 7 PM, and 9 PM on Wednesday, December 10th & Thursday, December 11th. Please plan to arrive a little early, as each show begins promptly. The event will be held at Satsop Business Park in the westernmost cooling tower parking lot.

We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!

11/11/2025

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11/11/2025

Honoring Our Veterans

Summit Pacific was honored to host a Veterans Day Luncheon last Friday, November 7th, for community members and our own Summit Pacific caregivers who have served. We were grateful to have Joint Base Lewis-McChord present the colors as we came together to recognize and thank the brave men and women who have dedicated themselves to protecting our country.

A heartfelt thank you to all who attended, shared stories, and helped us honor those who have served. And a special thank you to the Summit Pacific Medical Foundation for generously providing the meal for this meaningful gathering.

We are truly proud to serve a community with so many heroes.

11/07/2025

Happy National Radiologic Technology Week!

To our incredible Diagnostic Imaging Team at Summit Pacific—thank you for the exceptional care, skill, and compassion you provide every single day. Your expertise plays a vital role in helping patients receive accurate diagnoses and timely treatment.

From X-rays and ultrasounds to CT and MRI, the work you do behind the scenes has a profound impact on the health and well-being of our patients and our community. Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to high-quality care never go unnoticed.

We are truly grateful for all that you do. Thank you for being an essential part of our care team—and for always going above and beyond.

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600 E. Main Street
Elma, WA
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+13603462222

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http://www.summitpacificmedicalcenter.org/

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