North Valley Hospital

North Valley Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in beautiful Whitefish, Montana. The hospital opened its current facility in 2007 on a 45 acre campus and serves a population of 30,000 people in the Flathead Valley area. North Valley Hospital employs 450 people in the area and has approximately 160 active, courtesy, and consulting physicians on staff in addition to a community trauma center and 24/7 emergency, lab, and imaging departments. The hospital was the first in the area to acquire a DaVinci Robot for surgery. Also, in 2015, our spa-like birth center welcomed 541 newborns. North Valley Hospital is a Planetree certified facility, and the hospital and all outreach clinics practice the Planetree healthcare philosophy of patient centered care in a healing environment. Our Mission, Vision, and Values Our Mission is to be the center of healing for the communities we serve. Our Vision is to collectively serve as a catalyst for healing of the mind, body, and spirit in a patient-centered environment, and to commit to stewardship of healthcare resources in order to continually improve the health of the communities we serve. We value: Patients and their families as partners in healthcare who require our professionalism, confidentiality and attention to individual needs. Caring behaviors that exhibit integrity, respect, and commitment to creating a life-enhancing and healing environment. Teamwork with open communication and participation dedicated to furthering a shared vision. Leadership from our hospital and foundation boards, medical and hospital staff, patients and communities that exemplifies flexibility, innovation, and support.