I urge our community to support the proposed bond for a new health care facility as Willapa Harbor Hospital ages and deteriorates.
This issue is deeply personal to me because my brother, Joe, owes his life to our hospital’s emergency room.
During the pandemic, Joe was critically ill with COVID-19 pneumonia, struggling to breathe. The medical team acted quickly, saving his life.
A couple of years later, he suffered a blockage in his lungs, and once again, the hospital’s swift care made all the difference. Both times, the proximity and expertise of our hospital were crucial.
Built in the 1950s, our hospital can no longer meet the needs of our community. Engineers have confirmed it is structurally outdated and nearing the end of its useful life.
The building lacks space, privacy, ADA accessibility, and fails to meet modern health care standards.
We have two choices: do nothing and watch our hospital deteriorate, leaving us with the nearest hospital 30 minutes away. Or vote yes to build a new, modern health care facility. For less than the price of a cup of coffee a day through a small property tax increase, we can ensure our community has access to lifesaving care when we need it most.
By voting in favor of this bond, we are not just investing in a building; we are investing in lives — our lives.
Please consider the future of our community and vote yes to build a hospital that will meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Your life, and the lives of those you love, depend on it.
Touk Sinantha
Raymond
