Facility Type:

Critical Access Hospital

Employer Selling Points:

Employment Status, Teaching, Administration, Perception of Quality, Stability of Workforce

Community Type:

Rural

Community/Service Population:

5,001 - 10,000 / 5,001 - 10,000

Community Information:

East Lewis County is a rural, geographically large region in Southwestern Washington located in the foothills of the Cascades. The area stretches along US Highway 12, White Pass Scenic Byway corridor and is characterized by small, dispersed communities with strong ties to logging, lumber, healthcare and tourism, serving as a gateway to major outdoor destinations like Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Riffe and Mayfield Lakes, and White Pass Ski Resort. Located two hours from Seattle, Portland, the ocean, the mountains and Eastern Washington, East Lewis County is the perfect location. 

Community Selling Points:

Recreational Opportunities, Climate, Perception of Community, Internet Access, Community Need/Support of Health Professional

3RNET Network Coordinator
Contact Information:

Faith Johnson
Office of Community and Rural Health
P.O. Box 47853

Olympia, WA 98504-7853
Tel: 360.236.2815
faith.johnson@doh.wa.gov
Workforce Advisor

J-1 Contact Information:

Sarah Gambrill
Office of Community and Rural Health
PO Box 47853

Olympia, WA 98504-7853
Tel: 360-236-2862
J1VisaWaiver@doh.wa.gov
WA State J-1 Program Specifics