Making a difference: Virtual visits “touch” many lives
Chaplains used technology to help patients connect with loved ones during the pandemic.
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Patient leaves behind a message of gratitude
Tucked among Jeff Petersen's personal effects was a special card for a nurse who made a special impression.
Providing comfort to hospice families separated during COVID-19
Felt hearts are being used to help ease the pain of separation and let others know their loved ones are surrounded with a loving connection.
Students share tributes in verse
Battle Ground 8th graders write “Blessing the Frontline” poems for PeaceHealth. Watch a video of caregivers reading one of the poems.
‘Code Rocky’ celebrates COVID-19 patients leaving the hospital
Defeating the coronavirus calls for special ways to mark the moment.
Safely celebrating a birthday in rehab center during COVID-19
Chris was in the rehab center for his birthday when COVID-19 began to emerge. So his loved ones found creative ways to make it unforgettable.
How listening proved to be powerful medicine for this Oregonian
No health challenge will keep Rhonda from living to the fullest—thanks to care from a provider who simply listened.
Mom celebrates life with firstborn, thanks to hospital’s new practice
Doctor introduces “Code White” to quickly call multi-disciplinary team to help mothers in post-partum crises
Patient learns value of never giving up
PeaceHealth Wound Healing Center team helps John through ups and downs of recovery, trying numerous treatments before success
Rose Parade float a touching tribute to organ donors
The late father of two PeaceHealth caregivers is honored on Donate Life Rose Parade float
Dolls help NICU babies use sense of smell to bond with parents
Volunteers cut and sew hundreds of “lovey dolls” every year
Nurse, chaplain and kitchen staff pull together a very special wedding
Longtime pair tie the knot in the acute care unit at the hospital in Sedro-Woolley
Tea for the Soul provides peaceful break for night shift
A break with a cup of tea provides peace, support and friendship for the night shift staff
PeaceHealth caregivers make extraordinary effort to help unite family
Oregon communities help a family come together under tragic circumstances, despite geographic and language barriers.
Gift shop gives back to community and caregivers
Hospital gift shop offers better-than-retail therapy
Jaime always wanted to help people
Jaime Wyatt Miller was a champion for the Vancouver community and her legacy lives on helping cancer patients in need.
“Thank you for taking care of me in my time of need.”
A grateful patient writes thank you note to compassionate PeaceHealth rehab nurse
Caregiver creatively fulfills one patient’s request
When you live on an island, small gestures can mean so much more