Showing posts with label Bob Yoder. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bob Yoder. Show all posts

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Public Art Plan Update


The origin of this art installation ... 

The City of Redmond is updating its 2017 Public Art Plan to better reflect today’s community needs and priorities. The consultant, MIG ($100,000 cost) has been guiding the city through a collaborative process to create a strategic framework for future cultural art programming.

This update will integrate art into everyday life across parks, downtown, cultural districts, and neighborhoods. Reflect Redmond’s diversity, history, and innovation as both a tech hub and a creative, collaborative community.  It is long overdue though one must say the downtown station light rail art is fabulous and hard to beat.  

Public Art Plan Update

Council Study Session, February, 2026

Finalize Plan, March, 2026

Source:  Council Park Committee of the Whole memo, 9/20/2025

Friday, September 19, 2025

Osman Salahuddin, Our Dedicated Home Grown Representative

State Representative Osman Salahuddin, 48th Legislative District 

"I was raised in Redmond, where I have spent nearly my entire life.  My drive to serve this community is rooted in his parent's immigrant journey in pursuit of the American Dream. 

Like many in our community, I've navigated life as a renter, a user of public transit, and a graduate of our public education system in the Lake Washington School District.   

I've brought new leadership and fresh ideas to the Legislature, and I am proud to represent the 48th Legislative District.  

I am deeply committed to my community and to making ethical, equitable decisions that will help our district and the entire state thrive."   

State Representative Osman Salahuddin
Our Home Grown Representative.  Committed to Community.  Dedicated to Progress




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Thursday, September 18, 2025

City News Now | September 15, 2025


This is some of the best city news I've seen... Some good places to watch the salmon migrate are:  the trestle and red-steel bridges over the Sammamish River. The Avondale Way bridge over Bear Creek. The 90th Street bridge over the Sammamish River. Juel Park's Bear Creek, Leary Way bridge.  

-- Bob Yoder, 9/18 

LWSD Board of Directors To Propose Levy Increases


TAX INCREASES

Every four years the Educational and Operations (EP&O) and Capital Technology and Facilities levies are up for renewal.  The board will take formal action on the 2026 levies at their meeting on October 6, 2025. Once approved by the board, these replacement levies would be placed on the February 10, 2026, ballot.

Currently, 16% of the Lake Washington School District budget is funded by these two "replacement" levies.  The school board is proposing a special "excess" increase in the 2026 levy ask owing to: 

  • loss of federal funding (currently 5%)
  • new sales tax on services
  • salary step increase
  • increased compensation
  • 8% inflation growth 

EP&O tax increases of $180/year on $1.5M assessed property value ($.97/$1,000 property value)  and a Capital Technology and Facilities tax increase of $45/year ($.44/$1,000 property value.)  I suggest you read the "Levy Renewals" slide deck document for a readable, comprehensive report. Some tax increases may be higher or lower than quoted here.

EP&O Levy Program Funding (% of total program funds:) 

  • 25% Special Education* $22.0 Million 
  •  20% Counselors $3.0 Million
  • 46% 6.5 Million Health and Mental Health Services
  • 93% Safety Services $7.0 Million 
  • 80% Professional Learning $18.8 Million 
  • 90% Athletic & Extracurricular Activities $9.4 Million  
  • 100% Additional Course Offerings $5.0 Million 
  • 30% Early Learning $0.8 Million 
Capital Technology & Facilities excess levy will finance:  
  • Application and modernization for technology systems.  Education and operations instruction.
  • Acquire and install computers, implement, train, and manage. 
  • Modernize and expand facilities through construction, renovation, and improvements.  Improve technology and training.  
On October 6, the  Board will make their final decision on the 2026 excess levy tax increases.  To comment email them at boardmembers@lwsd.org or phone 425-936-1257 ... before Oct. 6.  

Reported by Yoder, 9/18/25
Source:  LWSD "Levy Renewals" document

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Coffee-time With EvergreenHealth Commissioner Robin Campbell


EvergreenHealth Commissioner Robin Campbell, PhD
(click picture to enlarge)
 

I spent ~ hour with EvergreenHealth Commissioner Campbell today at his coffee-time at Roasters in Redmond.  I told him my wife's United Healthcare HSA policy was cancelled at Overlake two days ago.  It's too bad medical care is at the mercy of the insurance business.  I recommended Pam go to my doctor at EvergreenHealth since it's close by and coverage is still available there.  My Evergreen internist doctor will refer her to the type of medical services she needs.  

It's awesome Commissioner Campbell is reaching out to the community with his "Meet the Commissioner" coffee-times.  I learned he is on the influential Levy Committee and has many endorsements. His next coffee is scheduled at:

 Victor's
7993 Gilman St. 
Monday, October 20th
1:00 - 2:30 PM

ENDORSEMENTS:  

Angela Birney
Mayor, Redmond
Kelli Curtis
Mayor, Kirkland
Davina Duerr
State Representative, LD 1
David Edwards
Coucilmember, City of Woodinville
Michelle Evans
Councilmember, City of Woodinville
Nigel Herbig
Mayor, Kenmore
Shelly Kloba
State Representative, LD 1
Mike Millman
Mayor, Woodinville
Amy Walen
State Representative, LD 48

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

King County Executive Candidate Forum On Mental Health

credit:  Seattle Times

The new King County executive will have a lot of mental health responsibilities on their plate after they’re elected in November.
 

They’ll have to steer a local mental health care expansion and navigate the delicate politics of constructing new walk-in mental health centers. They’ll also have to deal with the aftermath of an audit finding the Department of Community and Human Services failed to properly oversee grant money. 

 

Federal policies will also affect the county: President Donald Trump has suggested states broaden their involuntary civil commitment laws, and changes to Medicaid may also threaten care for some low-income residents.

 

On Oct. 9, join The Seattle Times and the League of Women Voters of Seattle King County for an online forum with candidates Claudia Balducci and Girmay Zahilay. The two candidates, both current Metropolitan King County Council members, will discuss their visions for improving mental health policy in King County.

 

Register here for the forum, which will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Submit your questions for the candidates using this form and we may use them in the discussion.

 

Monday, September 15, 2025

Vote 'yes' For Menka Soni - A Unique And Special Candidate

 


Founder, 𝐌𝐀𝐘𝐊𝐀 – My Mother’s Home, offering shelter and hope

15 years as Founder and President of AmPowering:
-Meals served (700k)
-Families sheltered (100) -Lives impacted (500k)
-Jobs created (1000)
-Volunteer hours (20,000) 300 volunteers

Redmond Arts & Culture Commission (two terms.)

One Redmond Foundation, V.P.

Listen to an interview with her sister here.

ENDORSEMENT: My wife and I spent 1.5 hours with Menka over coffee yesterday. She exudes compassion, sincerity, active caring for others (including her 2 daughters!) and high-spirited energy. She admits she's not "the perfect candidate." without budgeting and comprehensive planning experience and has no position on the teen center controversary. However, her strength is moving Redmond towards a "better experience" ... more unique art and cultural events, building trust through culturally competent public safety strategies, a gentle community perspective. Unlike her opponent, I trust she will participate in full, at meetings and be enthusiastic and committed in her Council responsibilities. We are voting 'yes' for Menka Soni in November.

-- Bob/Pam Yoder, 9/15/25

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Major Human Services Benefactors, 2025-2026

Carol Helland, Director of Planning and Community Relations
oversees Redmond Human Services

Homelessness & Housing
$1,790,674 (asked)   $833,844 (given)

$833,834 4 Tomorrow - Emergency Temporary Housing & Homelessness Recovery Program

 $150,000  Archdiocesan Housing Authority- Coordinated Care Agency

New Bethlehem Programs $100,000 

100,000 Catholic Community Services of King County - Emergency Assistance

 $12,000  Friends of Youth - Transitional Living Programs

 $38,000  Friends of Youth - Willows Youth Services Center (WYSC)

$115,242 Friends of Youth - Youth Haven 

$12,360 HERO House NW 

Supported Housing $20,000 Hopelink - Financial Resiliency

Overlake Christian Church - Safe Parking and Day Center Emergency Shelter and Support Program  $38,965 

Porchlight - Behavioral Mental Health $25,076 

Porchlight - Enhanced Shelter Program $133,900 

Porchlight - Housing $10,300 Porchlight - Rotating Shelter $12,875 

The Sophia Way - Helen's Place $106,916 

The Sophia Way - Sophia's Place $30,793 

Safe & Healthy Communities $981,653 (asked)   $678,325  (given)

Tomorrow - Mental Health Coordination & Gap Therapy $67,041 

Asian Counseling and Referral Service - Children, Youth and Families (CYF) $14,700

 Asian Counseling and Referral Service - Whole health Oriented Mental Health Program  $15,450

 Consejo Counseling and Referral Service - Domestic Violence Services  $10,300 

Crisis Connections - Regional Crisis Line $10,000 Crisis Connections - Washington Warm Line (Support After Suicide)  

Saturday, September 6, 2025

EvergreenHealth Honors Redmond Resident with "2024 Community Service Award."

 

Bob Yoder (l)  Virgil Snyder (r) 
(click picture to enlarge)

"Since 1998, EvergreenHealth has recognized individuals who make a meaningful impact on community health through its Community Service Award. This year, Redmond resident Bob Yoder was honored for his outstanding leadership and advocacy in mental health care.💚


Through his thoughtful presentations and compassionate voice, Bob has helped deepen the Board of Commissioners’ understanding of mental health challenges and emphasized the importance of expanding behavioral health services. His work has shaped EvergreenHealth’s response to community needs and strengthened support for vulnerable populations.

We are grateful for Bob’s dedication and proud to recognize his contributions to advancing the health of our community."


-- Virgil Snyder, Chair, EvergreenHealth Board of Commissioners


Learn more here: http://bit.ly/4luYEKh

8/19/2025 

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Jessica Forshee-Setzer, LMHC, -- EvergreenHealth's "Living Our Values" Honoree

Jessica Forshee-Setzer, LMHC
 

Jessica was honored  with EvergreenHealth's "Living Our Values" award during a July 28 ceremony at Canyon Park Behavioral Health Clinic.   

Jessica's Nomination Story:

"I would like to highlight an inspiring story from our Canyon Park Behavioral Health Clinic — one that reflects the power of compassion, persistence and expert care. It centers on Jessica Forshee-Setzer, LMHC, whose dedication made a profound impact on a young patient’s life in just a few months.

"When this young patient first arrived at the clinic six months ago, his family was deeply concerned. He was experiencing frequent outbursts at school, difficulty communicating and severe challenges with focus. At his initial appointment, he wouldn’t make eye contact or speak, remaining glued to his video game and barely acknowledged those around him. 

"Jessica met him where he was — starting with simple, non-threatening games to build trust. Over time, her gentle persistence and thoughtful approach began to pay off. Session by session, she slowly introduced more engaging activities, and soon the patient began to open up, sharing bits about his school life and family. 

"Milestones followed. He began checking in at the front desk independently, helping himself to water, and even assisting other patients by pressing the automated door button. As more sessions passed, and Jessica was able to work with his school to learn background information and Improvement of Performance (IOP) treatment details, she was able to address his emotional and social needs, helping him to utilize opposite action and positive behaviors.

"Now, as he nears the end of his program, the transformation is nothing short of remarkable. He has developed strong communication skills, learned effective coping strategies, and gained a newfound confidence. He will even greet the psychiatric provider (Dr. Brian Wasicek) at the Behavioral Health clinic.  

"His bright “Hi, Dr. Wasicek!” in the hallway is a small but powerful symbol of how far he’s come. 

"Once a boy who hid his face behind his hands and wouldn’t speak a single word is now a cheerful, talkative adolescent. 

"Jessica’s commitment to this patient’s growth reflects the excellence we strive for every day. Her work reminds us of the incredible difference one person can make. 

"Thank you, Jessica, for the heart and skill you bring to every session. We are honored to have you as part of our team."

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

OPINION: Council Should Stop Playing Games With Our Teens

Old Fire House Teen Center

OPINION:  On March 11, 2025 the City stated: "Teen programs currently housed at the Old Fire House Teen Center are proactively transitioning to the Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village for safety reasons. The transition will begin later this month, and all programs are expected to be operational in their new locations by late April."  After two listening sessions t
he teens found Marymoor and the Senior & Community Center sterile and unwelcoming.      

More than four months later a bureaucracy of Council / staff / a subcommittee / an advisory committee/ a stakeholder group / focus groups/ and 2 listening sessions still hadn't decided what to do with the Center.  Total costs just for this  citizen engagement and outreach was $124,600 not counting staff  labor.  It appears Council and staff were trying to wear out the teens from protesting in City Hall while shoe-horning them into Marymoor and the Senior & Community Center.  These delays were pure nonsense ... at the expense to our youth's mental and academic health.   

Last night teen participation testimony winnowed down to only three teens.  All spoke against the closure.  One persistently requested accountability. 

In September and October 2025, a Stakeholder Group will meet six times to hear more information, including input from public focus groups.  According to staff's  FAQ, "City Council is expected to make a decision on whether to renovate the current structure or investigate rebuilding options by the end of 2025."   And THEN the city must renovate or rebuild!  This could take years.  

Council and staff must stop playing games with our most vulnerable teens.  The Mayor needs to move the process "fast forward."  

Renovation is not an option since Parks Director Loreen Hamilton invested deeply into taxpayer's pockets for safety and engineering inspections.  The building is 50-years old and renovation for safety would be expensive.  

The school district rebuilds all the time, when they tear down their existing buildings and build a new, larger schools on the same parcel. The teen center's basketball courts are mostly unused, as is the deck in the winter.  A rebuild could add 5-6 levels of affordable space, while allowing independent, sound-proofed teen activities in the first floor.  The City owns the land; a partnership with a developer would make it feasible. Please get on with it. 

-- Bob Yoder, 9/4/2025, Updated 9/9/2025

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Historical Society Newsletter Jam-packed With Content

Couples enjoy a Saturday night dance organized for Nike battery personnel stationed in Redmond.

Sammamish Valley News, September 27, 1956

Redmond Historical Newsletter, Vol.27. No 6


 Redmond Historical Society SATURDAY SPEAKER SERIES September 13 

"Stomp and Shout": The Untold Story of Northwest Rock & Roll | Peter Blecha, Author and Historian 

Saturday, September 13, 10:30 AM, Old Redmond Schoolhouse, 16600 NE 80th Street, Redmond, WA 

Northwest rock history goes beyond grunge icons like Nirvana and Pearl Jam. Explore the lesser known bands that shaped the “Original Northwest Sound,” tracing its roots through garage rock legends, early R&B pioneers, and forgotten scenes that paved the way for a musical revolution.

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Redmond Historical Society Newsletter Vol.27 No. 6 - Topics:  

  • Join the Redmond Historical Society on Thursday, September 18, from 4:00–7:00 PM for the Downtown Redmond Art Walk. Meet the artist, and explore pieces from the Society’s collection, such as works by Doris Colvin and Russ Goetschius.
  • SATURDAY SPEAKERS SERIES:  October 11 10:30 AM,| The Flora of Seattle in 1850 | Ray Larson, Associate Director and Curator, UW Botanic Gardens.  Before Euro-American settlement, Seattle’s landscape was shaped by native plants and natural scenery. Drawing from herbarium specimens, settler accounts, survey maps, and photographs, this talk explores the area’s original environment prior to its transformation.
  • PRESIDENT'S NOTEBOOK:  "Redmond Transportation --From foot paths to Light Rail." by John Oftebro.  
  • BUSINESS MEMBER:  "The Opportunity of Community - East Palmer."  by Paige Norman
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9/2/2025

Friday, August 22, 2025

EvergreenHealth Honors Redmond Resident, "2024 Community Service Award"

 

(l-r) sister Joanne Dearth from No. Carolina, Bob Yoder, Pam Yoder

"Since 1998, EvergreenHealth has recognized individuals who make a meaningful impact on community health through its Community Service Award. This year, Bob Yoder was honored for his outstanding leadership and advocacy in mental health care.💚
Through his thoughtful presentations and compassionate voice, Bob has helped deepen the Board of Commissioners’ understanding of mental health challenges and emphasized the importance of expanding behavioral health services. His work has shaped EvergreenHealth’s response to community needs and strengthened support for vulnerable populations.
We are grateful for Bob’s dedication and proud to recognize his contributions to advancing the health of our community."
Learn more here: http://bit.ly/4luYEKh

-- Virgil Snyder, Chair
Board of Commissioners
EvergreenHealth

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Ribbon-cutting Celebrates Completion Of Redmond Central Connector Trail

 

The third and final phase, being celebrated next month, covers an additional 1.6 miles to Redmond’s city limits and connects with the Eastrail, where it branches north toward Woodinville and west toward Kirkland.

Redmond Celebrates Completion of Major Bike and Pedestrian Trail

REDMOND, WA - Redmond Mayor Angela Birney will lead a public ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, to mark the completion of the third and final phase of construction of the Redmond Central Connector Trail.

The event will take place on the trail near Overlake Christian Church on Willows Road and celebrates the opening of the final 1.6 miles of trail that completes the 3.9-mile Redmond Central Connector bike and pedestrian trail, connecting Redmond to the 42-mile Eastrail trail network and beyond. With this, Redmond becomes the first city to fully complete its section of the Eastrail, an important milestone in connecting the region.

Event Details

Event Speakers

Speakers from the City of Redmond will include Mayor Angela Birney, Council President Vanessa Kritzer, Council Vice President Jessica Forsythe, Parks and Recreation Director Loreen Hamilton, and Public Works Director Aaron Bert. Speakers from the project design team will include Berger Partnership Principal Guy Michaelson and Otak Principal Nico Vanderhorst. United States Rep. Su.zan Delbene and Eastrail Executive Director Katherine Hollis will also share remarks

“Completing the Redmond Central Connector Trail marks the culmination of a decade and a half of visionary leadership and hard work,” said Redmond Mayor Angela Birney. “This trail not only connects Redmond to our neighbors in Sammamish, Kirkland, and Woodinville—it also connects us to many of the things that make Redmond special, including the natural beauty of the Sammamish Valley, parks, gathering places, public art, transit, local businesses, and the energy of Downtown.”

The first phase, a one-mile segment through Downtown, was completed in 2013 and included Redmond Central Connector Park, with multiple public art installations. Phase two, completed in 2017, constructed 1.3 miles of trail from east of the Sammamish River to the intersection of Willows Road and the 9900 Block, near DigiPen and Overlake Christian Church. This phase included retrofitting the Sammamish River Trestle. The third and final phase, being celebrated next month, covers an additional 1.6 miles to Redmond’s city limits and connects with the Eastrail, where it branches north toward Woodinville and west toward Kirkland.

From 1889 to 2008, a railroad ran through the heart of Redmond, connecting the City to the wider region, but also creating a barrier through the center of town. The City acquired the property in 2010 with a new vision for the abandoned rail corridor: to create a trail that would bring our community together and draw people to Redmond.

Redmond Central Connector Amenities and Connections

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Historic 'win' for EvergreenHealth Proposition 1, Levy Lid Lift


With 24.12% of EvergreenHealth Prop 1 ballots counted on August 5th, 25,453 (60.54%) were approved and 16,591 (39.46%) were rejected.  Passage of this measure was an historic 'win' for the community! 

8/6/2025

Updated: Overlake Bellwether Housing Development, Affordable

Overlake Bellwether Housing 
2027 - 2028 completion date

The City of Redmond is seeking to enter into a 2.4 acre purchase and sale agreement with Bellwether Housing for the acquisition of a commercial property on the ground floor of an affordable housing project. This project is located adjacent to the Overlake light rail station and will contain two additional commercial spaces and 328 affordable housing units. 

Approval of the purchase and sale of Bellwether allows the City of Redmond to acquire 1600 sf of coveted commercial space in the Overlake Neighborhood right next to light rail.  The development will include a six-story, mixed-use building housing small businesses, “mini town hall,” and nonprofit services. · 

Most importantly, affordable housing for ~328 homes include studios, 1, 2, and 3-bedrooms will be available at 30% to 80% Area Median Income (AMI) however, families will qualify only for 50% AMI. 

Below are outlined some other potential benefits: 

 City services: Potential for increased access to city services, such as customer service, translation services, bill pay, mobile integrated health, Police desk, and other city services, along with rotating art.  

 Co-location of  1,600 sq commercial condo adjacent to a planned multicultural small business hub. The City envisions the use of the parcel as a dedicated to open space, suitable for small-scale community use. 

Multicultural services:  In the Overlake Intercultural District more than 42% of the residents are foreign born and 46.5% speak a language other than English at home. 

Multi-modal transportation on sidewalks and streets close to the Overlake Station.  

The Mayor has approved allocating $1 million in funds budgeted for Bellwether's housing development.  King County staff have proposed a matching contribution with an additional $1.15 million. City staff has applied for federal and state grants to support the acquisition and tenant improvements. The City was successful in receiving a state grant earmark and Department of Commerce grant. 

Source:  Council Committee of the Whole, 8/5/2025  (Election Day) 

City of Redmond Design Review agenda

Sunday, August 3, 2025

EvergreenHealth Community Healthcare Access Team (CHAT)


Sahayra Bororjas Tapia, Outreach Liaison with the EvergreenHealth Community Healthcare Access Team (CHAT), discusses CHAT’s resources, from housing, transportation services, to helping a patient find a provider.

If you or someone you know are in need of assistance, please call CHAT at (425) 899-3200 or email CHAT@evergreenhealth.com.

The EvergreenHealth Community Healthcare Access Team (CHAT) is levy-funded.

Saturday, August 2, 2025

EvergreenHealth Board Appoints Ettore Palazzo CEO, December 2023


Ettore Palazzo, MD, FACP  assumed his new role as CEO of EvergreenHealth 

on Dec. 10, 2023.  Since then, he's reached out to over 14 organizations addressing the community's  "State of Healthcare."  

 

KIRKLAND, WA – The EvergreenHealth Board of Commissioners appointed Ettore Palazzo, MD, FACP, CEO of EvergreenHealth, a public hospital district and two-hospital healthcare system effective Dec. 10, 2023. Dr. Palazzo assumed the role following the retirement of CEO Jeff Tomlin, MD.

 

“Over the past 20 years, some of the greatest, as well as most challenging, moments of my personal and professional life have taken place at EvergreenHealth,” said Dr. Palazzo. “It is the honor of a lifetime to work for this organization and serve its community as the next Chief Executive Officer.” 

 

Dr. Palazzo has served EvergreenHealth and its community for 20 years. He joined EvergreenHealth in 2003 as a hospitalist and most recently served as the Chief Medical and Quality Officer.

 

When Dr. Palazzo joined EvergreenHealth, he was soon elected managing physician of the Internal Medicine hospitalist service, acting as the liaison between hospitalists and the EvergreenHealth Administrative Council. He then spent almost nine years as IT Medical Director of Inpatient Services while continuing to see and treat patients.

 

In 2014, Dr. Palazzo was appointed Quality Medical Director and was tasked with improving EvergreenHealth’s readmission rates. He created and implemented successful strategies that not only achieved lower readmission rates but also led to patient safety and outstanding outcomes awards and recognitions from organizations like Healthgrades, Leapfrog and the Lown Institute.

 

In 2019, just months before EvergreenHealth would be the first hospital in the U.S. to report community spread of COVID-19, Dr. Tomlin offered Dr. Palazzo the role of Interim Chief Medical and Quality Officer. Dr. Palazzo accepted the role and began overseeing risk management, quality/patient safety, regulatory, infection control, pharmacy services and hospitalist/intensivist services. Throughout the pandemic, Dr. Palazzo demonstrated his ability to lead compassionately as he guided his teams through unprecedented issues and helped the hospital system to continue delivering high-quality care.

 

“The last several years have been incredibly challenging for the organization, both clinically and financially, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftereffects,” said Dr. Palazzo. “Despite those challenges, EvergreenHealth has remained true to its mission, vision and values, achieving its highest marks in quality and patient safety in the history of the organization, as our staff consistently strives to achieve even better outcomes.”

 

Ultimately, Dr. Palazzo accepted the permanent position of Chief Medical and Quality Officer. In addition to his roles at EvergreenHealth, Dr. Palazzo has been a member of the Eastside Health Alliance Quality Council since July 2017 and is currently a Board of Directors member and Appointed Chair of the Washington State Hospital Association’s Patient Safety Committee. Dr. Palazzo also served as a Quality Committee member for the Eastside Health Network from July 2017 to May 2023.

 

“We’re delighted and honored to confirm Dr. Palazzo’s selection as CEO of EvergreenHealth and look forward to his leadership in the years to come as we continue our journey of 50-plus years, enriching the health and well-being of every life we touch,” said EvergreenHealth Board of Commissioners Chair Virgil Snyder.