As a program of Public Hospital District #3, Snohomish County, Stilly Valley Health Connections provides and promotes health and wellness programs to the residents of our hospital district.
HISTORY: In 1909 Dr. J.E Harris built Arlington General Hospital to serve the residents of Arlington and the surrounding communities. In 1964 the community voted to tax themselves and form Public Hospital District #3, Snohomish County (PHD#3). At that time the district purchased Arlington General Hospital and renamed in Cascade Valley Hospital. In 1987 and 2010 the hospital under went major expansion and renovation projects resulting in the outstanding hospital that is standing today. In 1996 Cascade Valley Hospital starting adding primary care and specialty clinics, located in Arlington, Granite Falls and Darrington. In 2016, PHD#3 entered into an agreement with Public Hospital District #1, Skagit County, also known as Skagit Regional Health. On June 1st, 2016, Skagit Regional Health assumed operations of Cascade Valley Hospital and Clinics, ensuring access to high-quality local healthcare for our community for the years to come. PHD#3 continues to serve the community by ensuring Skagit Regional Health fulfills the terms of the affiliation agreement, managing the property and assets owned by the hospital District, as well as levy monies.
Vision
We envision a community where residents achieve optimal health and wellness.
Mission
To provide and promote programs and resources that support a healthier community.
Areas of Focus
- Drug Abuse Prevention
- Health and Wellness
- Mental Health
Strategic Direction
- Continual Learning, Evaluation, and Improvement
- Leadership in Provide and Developing Programs
- Marketing, Communication, and Community Engagement
- Outreach and Education
- Partnerships and Collaborations
- Resource Development
Strategies
- Connect people to resources and offer support services
- Collaborate with partners and organizations
- Develop needed programs and services
- Promote internal and external programs and activities
- Fund programs, activities, and events for our community
Frequently Asked Questions
Public Hospital District #3, Snohomish County (PHD#3) is also known as Stilly Valley Health Connections. Our hospital district serves the communities of Arlington and Darrington in North Snohomish County and is overseen by five publicly elected commissioners who serve six-year terms.
Public Hospital Districts are governmental entities created by a community, authorized to deliver health care services, such as operating hospitals and delivering physical, social, and mental programs and services to help people stay healthy. Services are tailored to meet the unique needs of the residents within the hospital district.
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In 1964 the community voted to tax themselves and create PHD#3. Once established, the district purchased Arlington General Hospital and renamed it Cascade Valley Hospital. Over the years, the district added primary care and specialty clinics located in Arlington, Granite Falls and Darrington. In 1987, and again in 2010 Cascade Valley Hospital underwent major expansions and renovation projects, which resulted in the outstanding hospital that exists today.
Due to changes in hospital reimbursements and increasing expenses, it became apparent that our small, independently run hospital would not be able continue providing services to our community without aligning with a larger entity. In 2016, PHD#3 entered into an agreement with Public Hospital District #1, Skagit County, also known as Skagit Regional Health. On June 1st, 2016, Skagit Regional Health assumed operations of Cascade Valley Hospital and Clinics, ensuring access to high-quality local healthcare for our community for the years to come.
Public Hospital District #3 must stay in existence for several reasons. The district continues to serve the community by ensuring Skagit Regional Health fulfills the terms of the affiliation agreement. Cascade Valley Hospital, the surrounding land and several other properties remain assets of the district and we act as landlords for the property and assets owned by the hospital district. As a public entity, we are also responsible for collecting levy and bond monies to support Cascade Valley Hospital and Clinics.
In 2019, the commissioners of PHD#3 decided the district would start doing business using the name Stilly Valley Health Connections. The mission of Stilly Valley Health Connections (SVHC) is to provide and promote programs and resources to support a healthier community. The focus areas for SVHC are Drug Abuse Prevention, Health & Wellness, and Mental Health. In 2020, a building in Smokey Point was renovated to provide office space for SVHC staff, and as well as space for health-related education and training for our community member for years to come.
Your Health is Our Focus
History
1909
Dr. J.E Harris built Arlington General Hospital. It was the first building erected for use as a hospital in Snohomish County and served the residents of Arlington and surrounding communities.
1958
In 1958 a new hospital was built on the current campus.
1964
The community voted to tax themselves and form Public Hospital District No. 3. The District purchased Arlington General Hospital and renamed it Cascade Valley Hospital.
1987
A new hospital was built on the Cascade Valley Hospital Campus, increasing the number of available beds and providing space for additional services.
1996
Public Hospital District No. 3, with interested physicians, formed North Snohomish County Health Systems (NSCHS.) This health system, known as Cascade Valley Hospital & Clinics included the hospital and a variety of primary and specialty clinics located in Arlington, Granite Falls, and Darrington.
2009
Cascade Valley Hospital & Clinics celebrated 100 years of providing medical care to the surrounding community.
2010
Cascade Valley Hospital completed a $45 million expansion and renovation project, resulting in a new building and extensive remodel to expand emergency and other services for a growing population.
2011
Public Hospital District No. 3 partnered with Skagit Regional Health to build a medical clinic in Smokey Point.
2015
Helipad was built next to hospital to accommodate airlifted patients.
2016
June 1st, 2016 – Skagit Regional Health assumed operations of Cascade Valley Hospital & Clinics, ensuring long-term, continued access to high-quality, local healthcare for our community. Public Hospital District No. 3 will remain active in the community, focusing on ensuring Skagit Regional Health adheres to the affiliation agreement, act as custodians of the hospital properties and continue to serve the community within its District boundaries.
2017
2017/2018 – Public Hospital District #3 starts conducting business as Stilly Valley Health Connections. A new Mission and Vision Statement and Strategic Plan are developed, focusing on providing and promoting programs and resources that support a healthier community
2020
March 13, 2020 – All in person meetings, classes and programs were cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19. By Fall 2020, programs and events were moved to an online format.
2020
October 23, 2020 – Stilly Valley Health Connections moved into a new location in Smokey Point. The building serves as office space for District staff and offers a large conference room for presentations, board room for small meetings and cooking demonstration kitchen that also has meeting space. The building will be used to serve the residents of Public Hospital District #3, following the mission and vision statements set by the board.
