Public Relations
Clear Communication for Healthier Communities
Audio player: CEO Scott Graham on KOMW Healthline, June 3, 2026
News Articles & Interviews
“Three Rivers Hospital selected for PBS series on rural health care,” Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, May 20, 2026
“Hospital ponders mobile medical clinic purchase,” Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, May 20, 2026
“What’s next for Three Rivers Hospital?” Methow Valley News, November 13, 2025
“Washington state proposes bipartisan plan for $1 billion Rural Health Transformation funding,” Washington State Office of the Governor / Office of Financial Management, November 5, 2025
“Three Rivers Hospital CEO earns state award,” NCWLife, October 17, 2025
“New $45M Hospital Levy Heads to November Ballot,” Methow Valley Examiner, October 1, 2025
“14 rural WA hospitals deemed at risk of closure from Medicaid cuts,” Cascade PBS, July 25, 2025
(PDF) “Rural hospitals eye service expansions to weather federal cuts” – Modern Healthcare, July 14, 2025
(Video) “Medicaid Cuts put Rural Washington Hospitals at Risk: Press Conference at Three Rivers Hospital” – Rural People’s Voice, July 9, 2025
“Three Rivers launches ‘Bridge to Excellence,'” Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, July 5, 2025
(Opinion) “My Turn: Rural health care is in deadly peril” – Methow Valley News, May 8, 2025
“Okanogan County hospitals brace for potential Medicaid cuts” – KHQ News, May 6, 2025
“After nine months of research, a Washington State University sociologist concludes rural clinics aren’t ready for artificial intelligence” – The Spokesman-Review, Dec. 9, 2024
“Three Rivers Hospital thanks voters” – J. Scott Graham, Quad City Herald, Dec. 3, 2024
“In Their Own Words: Q&A with Three Rivers Hospital” – Methow Valley Examiner, Sept. 5, 2024
“Three Rivers Hospital revisits building plans, seeks efficiency” – Quad City Herald, August 4, 2024
(Editorial) “Three Rivers says ‘thank you’ for 75 years” – J. Scott Graham, Quad City Herald, May 14, 2024
“Three Rivers Hospital board revisits bond issue” – Quad City Herald, March 3, 2024
“Despite bond issue loss, Three Rivers CEO ‘heartened’ by support” – Methow Valley News, November 16, 2023
“Three Rivers seeks OK of $72-million bond issue” – Methow Valley News, October 26, 2023
“Three Rivers gets tissue donation award” – Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, May 26, 2021
“Three Rivers adds 3D imaging” – Omak-Okanogan County Chronicle, October 5, 2020
PR at Three Rivers
Our Public Relations Department is led by Jennifer Best, Business Development Coordinator. She also serves as Three Rivers’ Public Records Officer. Public Relations focuses on building strong connections between the hospital and the community we serve. Responsibilities include media relations, public outreach, internal communications, marketing, and brand management. By sharing stories, promoting services, and supporting transparency, Public Relations helps foster awareness and engagement with patients, partners, and the public.
Contact Public Relations
- Email: media@trhospital.net or jbest@trhospital.net
- Phone: (509) 645-3347
Three Rivers CEO Receives Statewide Honor for Rural Health Leadership
TRH Earns Gold Award for Stroke Care
Changes to Medicare Telehealth Coverage Effective October 1
Due to the expiration of temporary Medicare rules, Medicare no longer covers telehealth visits when the patient is located at home. This affects Rural Health Clinics across the country, including Three Rivers Family Medicine.
Behavioral health and substance use disorder services are currently exempt and may continue via telehealth, but most other Medicare-covered services must now be provided either in person or from an approved medical facility (such as a clinic, hospital, or skilled nursing facility).
Other types of coverage, such as commercial insurance, may be subject to different rules.
Patients with upcoming affected telehealth appointments will be contacted to discuss options.
We appreciate your patience during this transition. If Medicare coverage resumes for telehealth services, we will share that news as well.
Questions about an upcoming visit? Please call our clinic at (509) 689-3749.