Virginia Mason Medical Center

Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC), founded in 1920, is a private, non-profit organization located on Seattle, Washington's First Hill offering a system of integrated health services. Gary S. Kaplan, MD, serves as chairman and CEO, and J. Michael Rona is president, although Rona announced his resignation on April 20, 2007. The medical center includes:a large, multi-specialty group practice of more than 480 physicians, offering both primary and specialized care; a regional network of neighborhood clinics including sports and occupational medicine facilities; an acute care hospital licensed for 336 beds; an internationally recognized research institute; an active philanthropic foundation; Bailey-Boushay House, a nursing residence and day health center for people living with AIDS.

The organization was named after the daughters of its two founders: Dr. Tate Mason's daughter, Virginia Mason, and Dr. John Blackford's daughter, Virginia Mason Blackford.