Valley Hospital & Medical Center opened its doors in 1969.  It began as the culmination of efforts by 14 local physicians who saw a need for a hospital located outside Spokane’s urban core.  The 95-bed hospital was first in the area to have 24-hour physician care in the emergency department.

The hospital has expanded its services over the years to meet the growing needs of the community and the region. A 28-bed addition was completed in 1971. An outpatient surgery program was created in 1975.  A three-story, 71,000 square foot addition was completed in the mid-'80s.

Founded in 1896, Deaconess Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in Spokane.  Established by a compassionate and generous Spokane couple, the hospital originally had 29 rooms and was staffed by a small number of Deaconesses and nurses. 

And as Spokane and the surrounding areas grew, so did the hospital.  Even in its earliest inception, the hospital was known for its patient care and advanced treatment procedures including infectious disease control, surgery and orthopedics.

The progress and medical advancements made during those early years set a high standard that has guided Deaconess and will continue to do so well into the future—continuous, compassionate improvements in its services and quality of patient care.

Today Deaconess is a level II trauma center with 388-beds, specializing in cardiology, orthopedics, neonatology, neurology, oncology and much more.  Designated a Top 100 Hospital in the nation for Heart Care, four times out of the past seven years, Deaconess Medical Center continues to lead the industry in advanced medical care and increased patient safety.