"I have spent over 30 years caring for and about the residents of our county."
What is my role as a Hospital Commissioner ?     As a commissioner I am  responsible for  the governance of the Public Hospital District. 
                                                                              
  • Set governance policy.
  • Provide financial oversight.
  • Recruit/ employ the District Superintendent (CEO),
  • Credential Medical Providers.
  • Abide by the laws which govern the Hospital District.
  • Advocate for State and Federal policies which directly benefit our patients at Jefferson Healthcare.
"Why do I want to represent the residents of Jefferson County for a second term? "  ---  " Because my work is not yet finished."

Mari Dressler RN

 
HEALTHCARE BACKGROUND:

Born, raised and educated in England,  Registered Nurse and State Certified Midwife (UK), worked 10 years in a University Teaching hospital, birthing 5,000+ babies a year, part of a Single-payer Healthcare System.
Concurrent with UK Nursing career Mari worked in the family Business,  and was a director of the company for 15 years.

 Resident of Jefferson County for 34 years, current RN License.

Registered Nurse (US) employed by Jefferson Healthcare for 26 years, working primarily in the Birth Center.
During Mari's career at Jefferson she cared for about 2,000 women during their pregnancies,  births and  recovery  periods.

Elected to Hospital Board in 2010
  • Board secretary (3 years)
  • Board chair  (1 year)

Jefferson County service:
  • Volunteered as a member of city of Port Townsend Wetlands and Storm Water Citizens Advisory Committee (Wet/SWAC)
  • Volunteered as a Guardian Ad Litem in Jefferson County Juvenile Court
  • Member of Sunrise Rotary, Port Townsend, fund raising for local and worldwide  community projects.


Please endorse my second term and VOTE   to re elect me. 
Thank you!

CONTACT

Email: reelectmaridresslerrn@gmail.com

Telephone: (360) 385 6180

Address:  P O Box 331, Port Townsend,
WA 98368


Paid for by the Committee to Reelect Mari Dressler RN
In the 5 years since Mari was elected to the Board of Commissioners significant changes have occurred and many improvements have been implemented.
  • CEO Mike Glenn hired in 2010
  • Collaboration with OMC (Port Angeles) and Forks Community Hospital to obtain Epic Electronic Medical Record system through our joint affiliation with Swedish Hospital Medical Center.

  • Affiliation with Swedish Hospital Medical Center in Seattle and continued work with CHI Harrison in Bremerton  offers our residents seamless referrals to specialist care when needed.

  • Jefferson Healthcare has developed strong partnerships with other important community institutions.

    •         School Districts,
    •         City and County governments,
    •         Jefferson County Public Health,
    •         Jefferson County Mental Health,
    •         YMCA 
    •         Law Enforcement agencies. 

    Jefferson Healthcare, in cooperation  with and support of these agencies  working together to benefit our entire community.

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Major service additions since Mari was elected to the Hospital Board.
  • South County Clinic, Quilcene  additions 
           (i)     Anti coagulation clinic
           (ii)    Diabetes Education
           (iii)   Social Work
  • Port Ludlow Clinic, Primary Care, endocrine and anti coagulation  services and some visiting specialists.     Now, advanced planning for a new, larger  clinic in the heart of Port Ludlow  to provide  a wider range of services.  Groundbreaking scheduled for later this year.
  • Mental /Behavioral Health -  hired a psychiatrist, in collaboration with Jefferson County  Mental Health, to work in our primary care clinics.
  • Oncology (Cancer) Services  at JHC in Port Townsend. Two Board Certified Oncologists,  all Certified Oncology nurses.
  • Cardiology,  Board Certified Cardiologist through Harrison Health Partners, in addition to Cardiac Program Manager, Judy Tordini RN
  • Wound Care, Infusion services, Sleep Clinic  and more in  Outpatient Specialty Clinic.
  • Diagnostic Imaging,  3D Mammography through Jefferson Healthcare Foundation, Echo- cardiography, updated  Ultrasound,  updated CT scanner, and a new MRI by the end of this year.
  • Executive Chef / Local Food. Arran Stark, our hospital Food Service Director, using as much locally sourced food as available, provides the most nutritious, healthy 'hospital' food I have tasted in my 40+ years in healthcare,  which greatly benefits our patients, staff and visitors alike.   A  great example to  hospitals nationwide!