June 27, 2016

For Immediate Release

Contact: Tim Strickland 360-729-1483 (desk) 615-330-5290 (mobile) [email protected]

PeaceHealth selects government affairs expert to serve in new role

VANCOUVER, Wash. – PeaceHealth announced today that Mr. Brian Shipley will join the health system as system vice president for government affairs. In this new role, Shipley will serve as a key liaison between PeaceHealth and the federal government, as well as the state governments of Alaska, and .

“We are truly excited about having Brian serve our health care ministry and our communities,” said Carol Aaron, PeaceHealth executive vice president and chief administrative officer. “By building relationships with political representatives, staff and lobbyists, Brian will strive to influence legislation that serves the people of our communities and aligns with the PeaceHealth Mission.”

Shipley has a proven background and expertise in government affairs with more than 20 years of experience. He has a successful advocacy and government relations track record, having served most recently as chief of staff in the office of Oregon Gov. . He’s also served as legislative director in the office of Gov. , as deputy chief of staff in the office of Gov. , and as director of legislation in the office of Senate President . Shipley also has experience with federal issues and partnering with leaders in Washington state.

“In addition to his impressive governmental background, Brian offers broad strategic public affairs experience that includes leading, planning and executing multifaceted public policy initiatives,” Aaron said.

Brian brings a wealth of health care government knowledge, previously working as the associate vice president of government relations for Oregon Health & Science University.

“I’m excited to be returning to the health care environment and I’m particularly moved by PeaceHealth’s Mission,” said Shipley. “I’m passionate about healing people, which may seem odd for a ‘government affairs guy,’ but that’s exactly why I’m thrilled about serving in this new role.” Shipley holds a juris doctor degree from Georgetown University. A California native, he moved to Oregon to attend Willamette University where he received a bachelor of arts in politics and environmental science. Shipley’s first day at PeaceHealth will be June 27.

About PeaceHealth: PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a group practice with about 900 providers, a laboratory system, and 10 medical centers. PeaceHealth was founded in 1890 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace to fill a need for health care services in the Pacific Northwest. The Sisters shared financial and personnel resources to open new hospitals. They shared expertise and transferred wisdom from one medical center to another, always finding the best way to serve the unmet need for health care in their communities. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of the founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of collaboration and stewardship in fulfilling its mission. This is The Spirit of Health.

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