This section provides members of the news media with current news and background information about Evergreen Hospital.
Should the Newsroom not answer all your questions, please contact Evergreen’s Media Relations Coordinator.
Media Relations Contact
Media Relations Coordinator Sherry Grindeland is your contact for interview, videotaping or photography requests.
Phone: 425.899.1882 (day time)
Cell: 206.419.6468 (after hours or weekends)
Email: SLGrindeland@evergreenhealthcare.org
Media Requests for Interviews or Photographs
Reporters interested in conducting interviews or taking photographs of staff, patients or patients’ families must request permission from Evergreen’s media relations staff. This includes visits to Evergreen for live stand-ups and other external shots on the campus.
Written consent must be given before interviewing or photography takes place. A Media Relations representative must accompany members of the media at all times while they are on hospital grounds.
Release of Patient Information
The confidentiality and privacy of our patients and their families is our top priority.
In accordance with HIPAA, information about the condition of a patient may be released only if the inquiry specifically contains the patient’s name. A patient can opt out of providing information altogether.
For an explanation of the rules that govern release of patient information, please refer to the Washington State Hospital Association Guide for Cooperation (PDF).
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