PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is growing
We are deeply committed to being this community’s health partner and are honored to have served this community for over 130 years. As Whatcom County has grown, so have we. It’s time again to expand, allowing us to continue serving the community and its healthcare needs.
Hearts for Healing
A century of care in Bellingham
Since the 1880s, families in our area have sought medical care at what is now known as PeaceHealth. Every day, our community finds healing here. Watch these stories from patients and caregivers.
We care for you
St. Joseph Cancer Center
Cheryll Greenwood has nothing but praise for the team who helped her overcome cancer. “They fixed me. They made me well…with humor, compassion and, dare I say, love.”
Surviving a widow-maker
Life-saving heart care at PeaceHealth St. Joseph
When his son was diagnosed with a serious heart attack, John Huntley watched the team swiftly go into life-saving mode. On seeing the emotional response of their patient’s father, nurses also gave comfort and care to John through it all. He still tears up when recalling the day. He says his son is “alive and well and better than ever.”
Our Commitment to Whatcom County
For over 130 years, PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center has been a source of hope and healing in Whatcom County. We’re dedicated to being your healthcare partner for another 130 years.
Our Impact in Northwest Washington
We make a positive difference in Northwest Washington by:
Meet the People Behind Your Care
Andrea Arnett, PeaceHealth Radiation Oncologist
For Andrea Arnett, radiation oncologist at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Center in Bellingham, time outdoors with her family is one of the best parts of living in the Pacific Northwest. Here’s a little of what she loves about life outside the cancer center.
Claudia, PeaceHealth St Joseph Cancer Center Volunteer
A wig in just about any color you can imagine, at no cost to patients experiencing hair loss during cancer treatment. At PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Center, volunteers help make the wig program a welcoming place for patients, bringing compassion and a personal touch to their experience.
Courtney Van Dyke, PeaceHealth Infusion Nurse Team Lead
For Courtney Van Dyke, infusion nurse team lead at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Center, it’s the patients who keep her coming back. Getting to know the people in her care and being part of a team that does the same makes the work meaningful.
Cathy Beecham, PeaceHealth PAR Lead
For Cathy Beecham, a warm welcome can make a difference. As PAR lead at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Center, she makes a point of learning patients’ names and helping them feel comfortable from the moment they walk through the door, even when they’re facing a difficult day.
Navdeep Sangha, MD, PeaceHealth Medical Director of Oncology
For Dr. Navdeep Sangha, medical director for oncology in PeaceHealth’s Northwest region, the goal is making sure patients can access the best care available, regardless of their background or financial circumstances. That means finding ways to bring advanced treatment options closer to home for the people who need them.
Victor Gonzalez, MD, PeaceHealth Radiation Oncologist
For Dr. Victor Gonzalez, radiation oncologist at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Cancer Center, seeing patients improve their lives is what keeps him coming back. “Seeing improvement in their lives is huge for me.”
Building for the Future
We are investing in new services and equipment, updating our facilities and hiring skilled caregivers to provide high-quality healthcare in Whatcom County.
Local News & Updates
There’s always something new at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center or our clinics. Read about our latest services and patient stories or follow our social media for updates.
