DaVita helping The Everett Clinic care for community

I’m writing as an individual physician at The Everett Clinic in response to May 18 Herald editorial about the clinic’s new ownership. As a patient, physician and board member of the clinic, I rest better knowing that the merger between The Everett Clinic and DaVita helps us continue to provide exceptional care to Snohomish County and now grow into other surrounding communities. The physician board of the clinic was intentional in choosing a partner that would put patient care as its first priority and value the many teammates (providers and staff) with whom we work. The Herald is accurate in that our nine-member board remains in place and is a vital part of ongoing operations. The Everett Clinic Foundation continues to be a major donor to the United Way, Red Cross, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and many other organizations in our community.

The shareholders at the time voted unanimously to merge with DaVita. That is how strongly we, as an organization, felt aligned with our prospective partner. That feeling has not changed over the past year. Our commitment to quality and service excellence will only grow as we grow together. Those of us who have the privilege to treat patients at The Everett Clinic are committed to caring for and improving the health of our community. DaVita helps make that possible.

Scott Schaaf

Physician and board member

The Everett Clinic