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.
PHD#3 Information
What Is a Hospital District
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.
To learn more about the role hospital districts play in Washington State please visit:
Washington Public Hospital Districts
Washington State legislature, RCW Chapter 70.44 Public Hospital Districts
Board Meetings
Board Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00p.m.
Stilly Valley Health Connections
3405 173rd Place NE
Arlington, WA 98223
The community is encouraged to contact the Superintendent with questions or comments or attend the monthly open meeting. Visit Public Meetings for more details.
Bylaws
The Board of Commissioners operates by following the established bylaws. Download the PHD3 Bylaws.
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.
