Virginia Mason Medical Center
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Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC), founded in 1920, is a private, non-profit organization located on Seattle, Washington's First Hill offering a system of integrated health services. Gary S. Kaplan, MD, serves as chairman and CEO, and J. Michael Rona is president, although Rona announced his resignation on April 20, 2007[1]. The medical center includes:
- a large, multi-specialty group practice of more than 480 physicians, offering both primary and specialized care;
- a regional network of neighborhood clinics including sports and occupational medicine facilities;
- an acute care hospital licensed for 336 beds;
- an internationally recognized research institute;
- an active philanthropic foundation;
- Bailey-Boushay House, a nursing residence and day health center for people living with AIDS.
The organization was named after the daughters of its two founders: Dr. Tate Mason's daughter, Virginia Mason, and Dr. John Blackford's daughter, Virginia Mason Blackford.
Notes
- ↑ "Rona Announces Resignation as Virginia Mason President". Retrieved 2007-04-23.