Virginia Mason Medical Center

Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC), founded in 1920, is a private, non-profit organization located on Seattle, Washington's First Hill offering a system of integrated health services. Gary S. Kaplan, MD, serves as chairman and CEO, and J. Michael Rona is president, although Rona announced his resignation on April 20, 2007[1]. The medical center includes:

* a large, multi-specialty group practice of more than 480 physicians, offering both primary and specialized care;
* a regional network of neighborhood clinics including sports and occupational medicine facilities;
* an acute care hospital licensed for 336 beds;
* an internationally recognized research institute;
* an active philanthropic foundation;
* Bailey-Boushay House, a nursing residence and day health center for people living with AIDS.

The organization was named after the daughters of its two founders: Dr. Tate Mason's daughter, Virginia Mason, and Dr. John Blackford's daughter, Virginia Mason Blackford.

## Notes

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1. ↑ "Rona Announces Resignation as Virginia Mason President". Retrieved 2007-04-23.

## External links

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* Virginia Mason Web site
* Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason
* Virginia Mason Foundation

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