Cle Elum, Wash. (December 12, 2024)
The Board of Commissioners for Kittitas County Public Hospital District No. 2 (KCPHD#2) has appointed local resident Rhonda Holden, RN, BSN, MSN, as the new Superintendent of KCPHD#2. The decision was made during the regular Board meeting on November 16, following the retirement of Julie Petersen, who served as the Superintendent of KCPHD#2 and CEO of KCPHD#1.
Rhonda Holden brings extensive experience in healthcare leadership and rural community service to her new role. A longtime resident of Roslyn, Holden has dedicated her career as a registered nurse to addressing the unique healthcare challenges of rural communities. She currently serves as the Chief Ancillary Officer at Kittitas Valley Healthcare (KVH) and has been the Director of Strategic Initiatives for KCPHD#2.
Holden’s impressive resume includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), along with decades of hands-on clinical experience and strategic advisory roles. Her leadership has focused on enhancing access to quality healthcare services, developing innovative care delivery models, and fostering collaboration between healthcare providers across the county.
Kittitas County Public Hospital District No. 2 is committed to providing critical ambulance services to Upper Kittitas County residents through Upper Kittitas County Medic One. The district also supports healthcare services at KVH Urgent Care – Cle Elum and the Open Door Medical Clinic. Funding for these services is primarily derived from taxes paid by property owners in Upper Kittitas County.
In her new role as Superintendent, Holden is poised to build upon the district’s mission of delivering accessible and high-quality healthcare to the community. Her deep understanding of the region’s needs and her dedication to rural healthcare excellence make her uniquely qualified to lead KCPHD#2 into the future.
For more information about KCPHD#2 and its services, please visit https://www.ukcmedicone.org/.
Holden Superintendent Appointment. PDF
Media Contact: Michele Wurl Email: mwurl@kvhealthcare.org Phone: 509-933-8838
