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	Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Names Dr. Hans P. Cassagnol as Chief Medical Officer, Following National Search Following a nationwide search, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has appointed Hans P. Cassagnol, MD, MMM, as its new chief medical officer. In this role, he will oversee all clinical operations for VMFH and the Northwest Region of CommonSpirit Health, including quality and safety, and ensuring patients receive the highest standard of medical care. Learn more.
	Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Continues to Lead in Patient Safety Excellence Virginia Mason Franciscan Health was recognized as a leader in patient safety by Leapfrog Group with five ‘A’ safety grades across the system, including Virginia Mason, St. Joseph and St. Michael Medical Centers, and St. Francis and St. Anthony hospitals. Learn more.
	Lenny’s Transplant Story - The story of how two gifts altered his life Two gifts have altered Lenny Price’s life. The first was given to him in 1974, when he was 12 years old. It was a beautiful, brass saxophone. As soon as his little fingers played methodically along the keys, he fell in love, and a dream took flight. He knew from that moment on he wanted to be a professional saxophone player. Learn more.
Photo credit: Scott Shurtleff and Michael Welke	Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Grants $1.7 Million to Local Nonprofit Organizations Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) announced its commitment of $1.7 million to support local nonprofit organizations across the Puget Sound that address some of the region’s most pressing health issues – access to care, behavioral health, chronic disease prevention, and violence prevention. Learn more.
	St. Francis Hospital Opens New Family Birth Center Virginia Mason Franciscan Health announced the official opening of its new Family Birth Center at St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. The Family Birth Center is part of a $20.5 million investment by VMFH to enhance maternal and neonatal care and increase overall hospital capacity. Learn more.
	Olympic College Partners with Kitsap County Commissioners and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to Address Health Care Workforce Shortages in the Region Olympic College is excited to announce a partnership with the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) on the first phase of building a new regional health sciences campus. Learn more.