Adventist Medical Center - Portland

Tom Russell
President & Ceo
  • A 302-bed acute-care hospital serving 900,000 residents on the east side of the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area
  • A full-service medical center with major emphasis in: cardiology, emergency services, internal medicine, mental health, neurosurgery, oncology, orthopedics, surgery and women’s services; also provides outpatient services in rehabilitation, laboratory, imaging, home care and hospice, in addition to operating 36 medical clinics
  • Staffed with 533 physicians; 2,003 employees and 285 volunteers
  • 11,659 admissions; 1,081 deliveries; 49,565 ED visits; 24,864 home health visits; 43,233 hospice days; 138,563 outpatients visits
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  • Launched the first annual Heroes of the Heart gala with an attendance of more than 400, raising $110,652 for the Heart to Home Transitional Care program
  • Collected more than 2.5 tons of food for the Oregon Food Bank at annual Celebration of Thanksgiving event
  • Provided thousands of local residents with free health screenings and education through Compassion Connect
  • Co-sponsored an annual plant-based nutrition conference for health care professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest
  • Sponsored the American Heart Association START! Heart and Stroke Walk, which raised more than $325,000 for education, outreach and improving patient care
  • Distributed more than 600 pieces of clothing and personal care items, donated by employees, to underserved populations
  • Hosted the 17th Annual Changing the Course Golf Benefit, raising $109,645 in net proceeds to fund a Community Wellness Coordinator
  • Hosted Patrick Reynolds, a nationally recognized speaker and anti-tobacco advocate, to speak to more than 1,000 middle and high school students
  • Served as corporate sponsor for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure education expo and race day activities
  • Sponsored National Alliance for Mental Illness Walk, which featured 1,900 walkers and raised $177,000 to support mental illness services
  • Donated hundreds of free health services to patients at the Portland Adventist Community Services Clinic
  • Provided $74,612,737 in free and low-cost services to the community
  • Ranked in the top five percent nationwide for Patient Safety according to HealthGrades
  • Awarded Advanced Certification of Distinction as a Primary Stroke Center
  • Rated number one in Oregon for GYN Surgery by HealthGrades
  • Among the top five percent in the nation for Spine Surgery
  • Ranked among the top 10 in Oregon for Overall Orthopedic Services
  • Fortified specialty services by adding 11 providers for cardiac, OB/GYN, gastroenterology, palliative care, sleep medicine, lifestyle medicine, occupational medicine and psychiatry
  • Adventist Health Medical Group recognized as the highest level (tier 3) of a Patient Centered Primary Care Home by the Oregon Health Authority
  • Experienced a record-breaking year of philanthropic support with more than $3.3 million in total gift commitments
  • Recognized as one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers and third in the state for companies with more than 1,500 employees
  • Named a Platinum Level Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association
  • Recipient of the Business Excellence Award by the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Employee Giving Campaign raised $164,926 for hospital-based and community programs, many in support of patient charity and staff education

DESCRIPTION

Tom Russell
President & Ceo

  • A 302-bed acute-care hospital serving 900,000 residents on the east side of the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area
  • A full-service medical center with major emphasis in: cardiology, emergency services, internal medicine, mental health, neurosurgery, oncology, orthopedics, surgery and women’s services; also provides outpatient services in rehabilitation, laboratory, imaging, home care and hospice, in addition to operating 36 medical clinics
  • Staffed with 533 physicians; 2,003 employees and 285 volunteers
  • 11,659 admissions; 1,081 deliveries; 49,565 ED visits; 24,864 home health visits; 43,233 hospice days; 138,563 outpatients visits
  • Download Locations PDF

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

  • Launched the first annual Heroes of the Heart gala with an attendance of more than 400, raising $110,652 for the Heart to Home Transitional Care program
  • Collected more than 2.5 tons of food for the Oregon Food Bank at annual Celebration of Thanksgiving event
  • Provided thousands of local residents with free health screenings and education through Compassion Connect
  • Co-sponsored an annual plant-based nutrition conference for health care professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest
  • Sponsored the American Heart Association START! Heart and Stroke Walk, which raised more than $325,000 for education, outreach and improving patient care
  • Distributed more than 600 pieces of clothing and personal care items, donated by employees, to underserved populations
  • Hosted the 17th Annual Changing the Course Golf Benefit, raising $109,645 in net proceeds to fund a Community Wellness Coordinator
  • Hosted Patrick Reynolds, a nationally recognized speaker and anti-tobacco advocate, to speak to more than 1,000 middle and high school students
  • Served as corporate sponsor for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure education expo and race day activities
  • Sponsored National Alliance for Mental Illness Walk, which featured 1,900 walkers and raised $177,000 to support mental illness services
  • Donated hundreds of free health services to patients at the Portland Adventist Community Services Clinic
  • Provided $74,612,737 in free and low-cost services to the community

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Ranked in the top five percent nationwide for Patient Safety according to HealthGrades
  • Awarded Advanced Certification of Distinction as a Primary Stroke Center
  • Rated number one in Oregon for GYN Surgery by HealthGrades
  • Among the top five percent in the nation for Spine Surgery
  • Ranked among the top 10 in Oregon for Overall Orthopedic Services
  • Fortified specialty services by adding 11 providers for cardiac, OB/GYN, gastroenterology, palliative care, sleep medicine, lifestyle medicine, occupational medicine and psychiatry
  • Adventist Health Medical Group recognized as the highest level (tier 3) of a Patient Centered Primary Care Home by the Oregon Health Authority
  • Experienced a record-breaking year of philanthropic support with more than $3.3 million in total gift commitments
  • Recognized as one of Oregon’s Healthiest Employers and third in the state for companies with more than 1,500 employees
  • Named a Platinum Level Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association
  • Recipient of the Business Excellence Award by the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Employee Giving Campaign raised $164,926 for hospital-based and community programs, many in support of patient charity and staff education