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Saint Alphonsus Health System on April 27 was named one of the Top 15 Health Systems in the country by Fortune/IBM Watson Health. In addition, Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Ontario was recognized as one of the Top 100 hospitals in the country.
Saint Alphonsus, with hospitals in Boise, Nampa, Ontario and Baker City, Oregon, appears on the Top 15 list for the second year in a row. This is the first year its Ontario hospital has made the individual top 100 list.
âThis is a testament to the dedication, hard work and commitment of our colleagues throughout the health system, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. I couldnât be prouder of how everyone rolled up their sleeves, adapted to trying circumstances, and never lost sight of our mission and obligation to our patients and our communities. I am also proud that we are joined on this the top 15 health system list by St. Lukeâs Health System. It is incredible to have both health systems on such a prestigio
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Staff shortages in rural health care due to COVID-19, mean that the newly appointed president at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Ontario, who is also a registered nurse, is heading back to the front line.
Dina Ellwanger took over as president and chief nursing officer for Ontario medical center Aug. 17, and is already experiencing the effects of the pandemic on her role.
The Ontario hospital leader was among the first to receive the dose in Oregon, which was broadcast live from assorted locations during a news conference with Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday.
During the Broadcast, Ellwanger said she elected to get vaccinated to show her support for the effort and to able to staff the hospitalâs vaccine clinic, allowing other staff members to stay at their posts.