Economic Impact
Cowlitz County’s largest private employer
With more than 1,700 caregivers, PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center is recognized as Cowlitz County’s largest private employer. We invest more than $600,000 a day in our Caregivers.
In FY25, PeaceHealth made $87 million in improvements in Cowlitz County.
Whether it's building new facilities or getting the latest medical equipment, PeaceHealth is dedicated to providing high-quality care for Cowlitz County residents.
Operating PeaceHealth in Southwest Washington
It costs $369 million each year to run our hospital and clinics in Cowlitz County. More than half of this amount goes to our caregivers, including their salaries, benefits and payroll taxes — that’s more than $600,000 a day.