PeaceHealth Medical Group Vice President Announcement
    

April 4, 2008

To: PeaceHealth Whatcom Region Employees, Community Members and All Interested Parties

From: Nancy Steiger, Regional CEO and Chief Mission Officer

As we move forward with achieving Vision 2012 and acquiring the assets of Madrona Medical Group, I am excited to share with you the most recent news. The Madrona shareholders have approved the proposal for purchase and Erick Laine, MD, Madrona Medical Group CEO has accepted the position of Regional Vice President for PeaceHealth Medical Group.

Dr. Laine will provide key leadership and structure as the Whatcom Region grows into an integrated healthcare delivery system. We are very pleased to have him as a member of the PeaceHealth Whatcom Region Executive Team. His expertise as a physician and an executive will be an asset in helping our patients receive safe, evidence-based, compassionate care; every time, every touch -- in the physician office setting as well as the hospital.

Dr. Laine is slated to start his new role July 1. An organizational chart is in development and I will share that with you when it is complete.

Thank you for your continued commitment to our mission, vision and values during this exciting time in our organization.