It’s rare to meet someone who has not had a family member, friend or their own life touched by the caregivers at Harborview Medical Center. Owned by the people of King County and operated by UW Medicine, Harborview is our hospital. Whether serving its mission to care for the most vulnerable, or as the teaching hospital for future doctors, or as the state’s only Level 1 trauma and burn center – Harborview serves us all.
This bond improves patient and caregiver safety, expands behavioral health programs, funds critical seismic upgrades, and reflects Harborview’s commitment to provide care for vulnerable populations.
Responding to Public Health Emergencies: Harborview is at the center of medical crises, whether a global pandemic, mass casualty event, or natural disaster. As we learn and prepare for the future, it’s essential we increase flexible bed capacity, modernize infection control, expand emergency services, and stabilize existing buildings.
Expanding Behavioral Health Services: The bond expands behavioral health services in a new facility, building on existing expertise and addressing ongoing homelessness and mental health crises. The bond funds respite beds providing a lower cost, effective alternative recovery to hospital stays. These investments will not only serve already vulnerable populations, but help all individuals receive treatment to prevent a crisis.
Creating Jobs When We Need Them Most: This bond creates over 7,700 family wage jobs during construction and supports thousands of frontline caregiver positions in a safe, modern environment tailored to patient care.
Broad Community Support: This bond is endorsed by nurses and care providers, MLK Labor Council, County Building and Construction Trades, Executive Constantine and unanimous bi-partisan King County Council support, civic and business organizations, and more!
Ana Mari Cauce, Dow Constantine, Katy Brehe, HarborviewProp1.com