Spokane Wildfires Impact Patient Care

Several active wildfires in the Spokane area have led to evacuation orders and significant impacts across local communities. Expect some care disruptions, patient transfers, staffing challenges, and increased respiratory-related visits due to poor air quality.

What’s Happening

• Spokane VA Medical Center is temporarily closed under evacuation orders.
• Some MultiCare outpatient locations are closed, while hospitals remain open.
• Providence hospitals remain open and have activated emergency response resources.

What You Can Do

• Communicate appointment or location changes with patients.
• Monitor local emergency and evacuation updates
• Visit ready.gov for more guidance on wildfire preparedness.

We’re Here to Help

Our case management and customer service teams are ready to help connect patients with care at other locations:

• Premera Blue Cross: 800-722-1471
• Premera Blue Cross HMO: 844-722-4661