Valley Medical Center

Valley Medical Center to begin Phase One 
of South King County's first Cancer Center

A cancer diagnosis is frightening for anyone. Patients and their families wrestle with how to find the best care and whether that care is accessible to them. For many local residents, traveling to Seattle for cancer care is simply not an option—especially for frequent appointments or lengthy infusion treatments. We know that patients are better served when they can get treatment closer to home, at an institution they know and trust, with family and friends by their side. We are very excited to announce that construction has just begun on the first phase of the Cancer Center, which includes a 41-bay infusion center, compounding pharmacy, reception and fast track area, laboratory, and the Trapper & Samantha Wellbeing Support Center. 

Phase Two (Oncology & Hematology Clinic, Multidisciplinary Clinic, and Café) and Phase Three (Radiation Oncology) are estimated to cost an additional $45M. Your help is needed – we invite you to learn more by visiting valleymed.org/cancercenter.

Our mission

As WA's oldest and largest public district hospital, Valley's mission is to care for our community like family.

Valley Medical Center is the largest nonprofit community-based healthcare provider between Seattle and Tacoma, providing access to healthcare for all 600,000+ residents in our public hospital district, including Renton, Kent, Tukwila, Auburn, Black Diamond, Covington, Federal Way, Maple Valley, Newcastle and SeaTac. Many of these communities are among the most diverse and vulnerable in the country.

About Valley Medical Center

Valley is a major medical center and clinic network, housing a 341-bed hospital, a network of more than 50 primary, urgent and specialty care clinics and an array of outreach and wellness programs tailored for our community. Valley offers medical, surgical and 24-hour emergency care as a Level III Trauma Center and is recognized for its medical specialties, including joint replacement, neuroscience, stroke and spine, childbirth and neonatal care, comprehensive cancer services and specialized heart and vascular care.

Valley has adapted to the burgeoning population and changes in the healthcare landscape through careful growth, responsible financial management, nimbleness and thoughtful innovation. Our leadership has continued to reimagine how we deliver care to ensure we are true to our public hospital roots while providing access to high-quality care for all, regardless of ability to pay. As part of our commitment to care for all - no one is turned away from our doors and Valley underwrote $41.5 million in care and services during fiscal year 2024. We remain dedicated to ensuring we serve all populations within our diverse community with respect and compassion.

Caring for neighbors in need

Cherished by generations of South King County residents as a place where families can be assured of outstanding, compassionate care, Valley is proud of our deep and impactful roots in our local community. During fiscal year 2024, Valley provided the following care to our neighbors in need:

• 743,475 primary specialty and urgent care clinic visits
• 87,964 new patient visits annually
• 4,475 cath lab & special procedures
• 83,330 emergency department visits
• 71,029 acute inpatient days
• 8,986 critical care days
• 16,298 inpatient admissions
• 2,507 babies delivered
• 4,309 NICU days
• 23,197 infusion center visits
• 23,465 mammograms performed
• 90 clinical trials
• 120 new lung cancer diagnoses
• 1,226 new cancer diagnoses
• 4,073 extraordinary employees
• 11,106 Volunteers in Action hours
• 125 different patient languages served

Continuing to meet our community's greatest needs

Valley conducts Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNAs) regularly to verify the largest health needs in our service area. The resulting Implementation Strategy guides how our programs and activities can create deep impacts. The 2023 CHNA identified Access to Care, Behavioral Health, and Chronic Health Conditions as top needs, with cancer identified as the number one cause of illness in our service area. This information will guide our work in the coming years. 

In addition, as part of Valley’s promise to cultivate a culture of equity for those we serve, our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts have also grown to include our Caregiver Commitment, Affinity Groups, and learning opportunities. 

Learn more
We invite you to learn more about the remarkable care our 4,000+ Valley staff members provide, and how you can support our mission, by visiting valleymed.org.