About Us
Lake Chelan Health’s hospital was founded in 1948 and is a licensed 25-bed Critical Access Hospital and is a vital component in your health care network that extends throughout the state and beyond. Our medical providers, surgeons and care team regularly partner with larger facilities to ensure a full range of quality medical services are available close to home. It is also our priority to work with our Lake Chelan Valley neighbors and partners to keep our community healthy.
Lake Chelan Health works hard to move health care forward, providing excellent healthcare for our Lake Chelan Valley residents and visitors and promoting wellness in the valley. The organization offers a full range of medical services, including:
- 24-hour Emergency Department
- Surgical Center
- General Surgery Services
- Inpatient Care, Including inpatient Skilled Recovery (swing bed) Rehab and Childbirth Services
- Medical Imaging (Ultrasound, X-Ray, CT and Mobile MRI, Mammography)
- Lab Services
- Physical and Occupational Therapy
- Wound and Lymphedema Care
- Pelvic Health Care
- Community Wellness
- EMS Services (safety and wellness programs including EMS Paramedicine program)
- Express Care walk-in clinic
- Specialty Care (general surgery, pain management) Orthopedic care coming soon!
- Primary Care
With a high staff-to-patient ratio, the hospital provides patient-focused medical treatment that is both individualized and professional. Our Emergency Medical Services operates a full paramedic-level ambulance service.
As our community grows, hospital leadership recognizes the need for high quality medical services. We are committed to continue planning for the future of healthcare in the Lake Chelan Valley, ensuring the availability of needed services close to home. It is our priority to work with our Lake Chelan Valley neighbors and partners to build a healthier community.
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Our mission is to provide patient centered, quality healthcare with compassion and respect.
Community Health Needs Assessment
Financial Assistance
The following are under review. For assistance contact our business office by calling 682-3300.
- Charity Care Financial Assistance Policy
- Charity Care Application
- Charity Care Sliding Fee Scale 2022
- Poliza de Ayuda de Caridad -Asistencia Financiera
- Ayuda de Caridad Aplicación
- Ayuda de Caridad Escala de Tarifas
Medical Records
To access your medical records from previous visits with Lake Chelan Clinic, Specialty Care, Sanctuary or Lake Chelan Hospital,
call Lake Chelan Health at 509-682-3300 (Choose Option 3).
Medical Records HOSPITAL Fax: 509-682-1124
Click Here for a Release of Healthcare Information (English)
Click Here for a Release of Healthcare Information (Spanish)
Nondiscrimination Notice
For the purposes of complying with the rules and regulations set forth and enforced by the Office of Civil Rights, Lake Chelan Health informs the public, patients and employees that the agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability or age. For full notice click here.
Patient Safety
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Louise Sahlinger, Director of Quality & Patient Safety by calling 509-682-3300 Ext. 7814 or email lsahlinger@lcch.net
Policies
Admission
Charity Care, Financial Assistance ,and Payments Click Here
End of Life Care
Nondiscrimination Policy
Reproductive Health Care & Hospital Reproductive Health Services Form
Staffing Plan for Nursing Services 2023
Patient Rights and Responsibilities
Patient Rights and Responsibilities Spanish
Pricing
Click here for hospital price comparisons.
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The amounts/codes listed on the Item Master are individual items and are not reflective of total procedure cost.
Public Records
Lake Chelan Health is a public agency that fully complies with Washington’s Public Record Act (RCW 42.56) .
If you are looking for a Medical Records request, please go to Health Information Management Services.
To make a Public Records Request, please fill and submit the PUBLIC-RECORDS REQUEST FORM to:
Lake Chelan Health
Attn: Public Records Officer
PO Box 908 Chelan, WA 98816
Fax: 509-682-2452
Email: admin@lcch.net
Requests received are prioritized and responded to accordingly and as required by law. We thank you for your patience.
For questions, please contact Wendy Kenck Public Records Officer, at admin@lcch.net or 509-682-8501
Quality
Patient safety and quality care are our top priorities. We report accurate and honest information about our quality of care. This information documents how we are doing in some key service lines. We routinely compare our performance to other public hospitals, whenever possible. We are proud of the quality of care we provide and hope you find this information useful when making health care decisions. If you have any questions, please contact Louise Sahlinger, Director of Quality & Patient Safety by calling 509-682-3300 Ext. 7814 or email lsahlinger@lcch.net
Resources
Washington State Hospital Quality – link to http://wahospitalquality.org/
Hospital Compare – link to http://www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov/
CMS – Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services – link to http://www.cms.hhs.gov/