Project Access Northwest expands to Lewis, Mason and Thurston counties, strengthening access to whole-person health care
Project Access Northwest is proud to announce its expansion into Lewis, Mason and Thurston counties, bringing its proven care coordination model to ensure that uninsured and underinsured individuals can access essential specialty health care services. This expansion is made possible through the support of Providence Health & Services providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and other key community partners.
Through this expansion, Providence Centralia General Surgery and Providence Centralia Women’s Center will serve individuals in Lewis County, while Providence Cardiology Associates, Providence Olympia Cardiac Surgery, and Providence OB/GYN will provide specialty care in Thurston County. These dedicated providers join Project Access Northwest’s growing network, committed to removing barriers to whole-person health care and improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
To ensure seamless referrals, Project Access Northwest has partnered with SeaMar Olympia and Yelm, as well as Valley View Health Centers. These referring partners will help connect individuals in need of health care services to the care coordination team, ensuring timely access to life-changing and sometimes lifesaving medical care.
A step toward equitable access to health care for all
“Expanding into Lewis, Mason and Thurston counties is a significant step toward our mission of ensuring equitable access to health care for all,” said Gary Renville, President & CEO of Project Access Northwest. “By collaborating with Providence and our trusted community health partners, we are strengthening the health care safety net and providing more individuals with the comprehensive health care they need—at no cost to them.”
This expansion builds on statewide services already provided by Project Access Northwest to ensure all uninsured and underinsured Washington state residents have the access they need to behavioral health services, dental care and premium assistance support. By expanding into Lewis, Mason and Thurston counties, the organization continues its commitment to health equity and improved access to essential whole-person health care.
About Project Access Northwest
Project Access Northwest, a trusted nonprofit 501(c)(3) founded in 2006, connects vulnerable and uninsured individuals in Washington state with access to a wide range of specialty medical care, including dental and behavioral health services. Through a network of nearly 2,500 volunteer health care providers and regional hospital systems, the organization has facilitated over 65,000 individual appointments. With the support of care coordinators, 97% of clients attend their scheduled appointments.
Project Access Northwest’s innovative program improves access to health care, addresses critical social drivers of health through wrap-around services, empowers individuals to achieve their health goals, contributes to workforce development, and saves the health care system millions of dollars annually.