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Welcome to the Confluence Health Press Room. Here you can find information about Confluence, media contacts and gain access to downloadable Confluence Health brand assets. The Marketing and Communications Department at Confluence Health is the official contact for all media requests. Media relations services include corporate interviews, quotes from medical experts, requests for patient interviews, photography coordination, and provision of press releases and media materials.

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Confluence Health Names Dr. Katie Peterson as Chief Medical Officer

Confluence Health has announced that Dr. Katie Peterson has been selected as its new chief medical officer (CMO) after being recommended for the role and confirmed by the Confluence Health Board. Dr. Peterson assumes the role after former CMO Dr. James Murray transitioned into Confluence Health’s new chief physician executive position, a role created to strengthen physician leadership in clinical operations and service line performance across the organization. As chief medical officer, Dr. Katie Peterson will help lead Confluence Health’s ongoing work to support quality, safety, and medical staff leadership while partnering with operational and executive leaders to ensure patients across North Central Washington receive excellent, coordinated care close to home.

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Confluence Health is Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Excellence in Stroke, Resuscitation and Cardiovascular Care

Confluence Health Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s “Stroke Gold Plus” quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. In addition, Confluence Health was recognized with other AHA awards for CPR and resuscitation, including “Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite,” “Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll,” “Resuscitation: Target CPR” and “Resuscitation: Bronze.”

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Confluence Health Hospital Receives “Rural Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence Gold Award” from Washington State Hospital Association

Confluence Health Hospital has been named a recipient of the “Rural Hospital Achievement of Quality Excellence” from the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) for its quality improvement work. WSHA presented the award during its Rural Hospital Leadership Conference in Chelan on June 28. Confluence Health Hospital earned the gold award distinction, which is the achievement’s highest designation. Quality measures considered this year include fall prevention, sepsis and opioid harm prevention.

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Archived Press Releases

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Demonstrating Community Need

As part of the Affordable Care Act, tax-exempt hospitals are required to complete a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) once every three years. In 2022 and again in 2025, a CHNA was conducted and identified the greatest health needs in our community. The 2025 report includes a comprehensive assessment of Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan Counties in the state of Washington. These analyses include a careful review of the most current health data available, demographics and input from numerous community representatives.

The process culminates in the development of an implementation plan to address the significant needs identified through the CHNA. The CHNA and implementation plan report were presented to, and approved by, the hospital board on November 11, 2025. Confluence Health will utilize its 2025 plan as a guide over the next three years to offer programs that support the health of the community and the mission of the organization.

Click the links below to review the Confluence Health 2022 and 2025 CHNA and implementation plans:

Please address any written comments on the 2025 CHNA and implementation plan, or requests for a paper copy, to the following address:

Confluence Health Hospital | Central Campus
ATTN: Administration
1201 S. Miller St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801

Media Guidelines
Release of Patient Information Policy
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The Marketing and Communications Department at Confluence Health is the official contact for all media requests. Media relations services include corporate interviews, quotes from medical experts, requests for patient interviews, photography coordination, and provision of press releases and media materials.

To ensure the safety, privacy, and comfort of our patients and staff, all media visits to our facilities must be planned and approved in advance through the appropriate communications or public relations representative. Media personnel are required to be escorted by an authorized representative while on-site. Under no circumstances should media activity interfere with patient care, clinical operations, or the healing environment. Filming, photography, or interviews in patient care areas are strictly prohibited without prior written consent.

Confluence Health’s patient condition information release policy complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996. Under HIPAA’s privacy rule, Confluence Health limits disclosure of personal patient health information, even among hospital personnel. As a result, hospital public relations representatives will be limited in their ability to respond to media requests.

We use standard language acceptable under HIPAA laws and Washington State Hospital Association guidelines to describe patient conditions:

Undetermined: Patient is awaiting assessment.
Good: Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious and comfortable. Indicators are excellent.
Fair: Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious but may be uncomfortable. Indicators are favorable.
Serious: Vital signs may be unstable and not within normal limits. Patient is acutely ill. Indicators are questionable.
Critical: Vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits. Patient may be unconscious. Indicators are unfavorable.
Treated and Released: This could mean the patient was sent home or to another facility.
Confirming Patient Deaths: We will report or confirm a patient’s death only after signed consent from next of kin.

Confluence may not share the above information if the patient or patient’s guardian has provided instructions not to do so. The hospital may not be able to disclose a patient’s location within the facility. Specific written authorization is required from the patient or guardian to provide more information including a statement beyond a one-word condition, an interview with the patient or photos of the patient.

The hospital may release general information to dispel public anxiety. Media inquiries regarding matters of public record should be directed to the appropriate governmental agency such as the police or fire department, medical examiner’s office or health department.

If you are a member of the news media, and have questions please reach out to our Communications team here: [email protected]

Confluence Health Logos

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