Re-Elect Jordana LaPorte for Lake Chelan Health

01/17/2026

Particularly thankful for the new EMS building, it will be a huge asset for the community in many ways and thanks again to Representive Steele for securing 12 million in grant funding!

01/10/2026

Truly appreciate all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes to be successful!

12/11/2025

By the grace of God, I will continue as your hospital commissioner. A belated thank you to my supporters. I truly appreciate those who spent their personal time placing and waving signs, handing out leaflets, and fielding questions with facts about how the hospital operates and the Board's role in that endeavor.

Through this campaign, I have learned how much confusion and misunderstanding there is about our hospital district. I intend for our organization to do a better job of communicating the great changes and advancements we have made. We will continue to strive to bring great healthcare to this valley.

Lake Chelan Health is bigger than any one person; whether they are executives, doctors, nurses, or support staff, and I believe we are on a successful path to a sustainable future and to fulfilling our communities' Healthcare needs.

As always, if you have questions or concerns, the hospital board, including myself, is here and willing to have these conversations.

Sincerely, Jordana LaPorte

11/03/2025

Harvest… It’s not done until it’s in the warehouse… just like voting!

If you haven’t voted yet, make sure your ballot is signed, sealed, and delivered by November 4th before 8:00 PM!

If you haven’t decided yet, there is a lot of good information on candidates in the voters' pamphlet, or at www.ballotpedia.org or www.Vote411.org

The Hospital Board of Commissioners provides oversight of an organization that expects to grow to over $100 million in the next few years. This position requires significant time commitment. You must attend monthly board and committee meetings and be dedicated to attending related agency meetings, such as City Council and County Commissioner meetings. You must take the time to educate yourself to understand the healthcare industry as a whole and how decisions affect our own hospital.

For 7 years, I have put in the time, effort, and dedication to help navigate us through difficult waters, achieve the tremendous amount of growth we have had, and improve the quality of care you expect from the hospital. I ask for your continued support to ensure the success of our hospital’s future.

Please vote for Jordana LaPorte to retain proven expertise and leadership skills.

10/30/2025

Look how far we’ve come!

The Board and Administration have put in a lot of hard work, and the long-term planning has paid off in substantial growth and several successes, including:

- Completion of the new Hospital in December 2022.
- Opened the LCH Specialty Clinic in July of 2025.
- Hired new doctors and clinicians, and added new faces at our Express and Primary Care clinics in downtown Chelan.
- Received $12 million in grant funding, allowing us to begin construction of our EMS building, which will include spaces for training and a permanent home for our EMS staff.
- In 2024, for the first time, we awarded performance bonuses to staff members achieving financial and quality goals.
- Over three years, we have nearly doubled our gross revenue to almost $80 million.
- Improved days' cash on hand from 50 to over 100 days (a key indicator of the financial health of the hospital).

Being fiscally responsible while providing quality care close to home has always been my goal as your commissioner. Our community deserves to have commissioners who put in the work to understand the complexities and nuances of having the highest quality healthcare possible.

Vote for Jordana LaPorte to retain proven expertise and leadership skills.

10/22/2025

Who can receive care at Lake Chelan Health?

Everyone! Hospitals are highly regulated institutions, and under the Washington Law Against Discrimination Act (RCW 49.60), hospitals cannot discriminate in access to service based on age, race, disability or gender. If you go to a hospital in Washington and you have an emergency medical condition (or are in active labor) the hospital must provide screening and then stabilizing care, regardless of ability to pay. This is true under the Federal EMTALA rules as well. These rules apply regardless of your residency status. Whatever your situation, we have a wonderful team of community health workers that will navigate you through our healthcare system, whether it's finding insurance that works for you or services needed beyond your hospital stay.

10/20/2025

Don’t forget to vote!
And go Mariners!!

10/18/2025

What is our Board and Hospital doing to support the local OB program?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZq94uLdj08
The linked video was prepared by an outside organization as an informational documentary about the difficulties of providing OB care in a rural setting. It helps to explain both the financial and quality of care complexities of our current situation. While LCH is featured, so is another hospital in Vermont. One of the purposes of this video was to bring awareness and to help rural hospitals talk to their legislators, something that I have done myself.

This is a national video, while it does address the effect of the OBBBA, what it does not mention is that our own WA State Governor has cut $782 million out of the current state’s Medicaid budget. This cut is more immediate than the OBBBA, which does not go into effect until 2027. The majority of births in rural settings are paid for by Medicaid, and this is certainly true for our hospital.

More importantly, what is our Board and Hospital doing to support the local OB program?

The community approved a new hospital, and since our opening in December of 2022, there are 4 brand new, big, beautiful labor and delivery rooms. Additionally, our most recent surveyors of the hospital said it was one of the cleanest hospitals they have ever seen (and not just because it was new). We provide 24/7 OB nursing services and must always have an operating room available in case there is an emergency.

This year alone:
- We sent a nurse to Spokane for 3 months of training in OB care.
- We’ve hired a pediatrician to support new moms and their children.
- We hired a lactation consultant.
- We purchased a newborn warming bed.
- We have provided advertising for our LDR services to the general community.
- In yesterday’s budget workshop, we funded additional nurse education and a new fetal monitoring system to be purchased in 2026.

Even though this is a service line that loses money at the Hospital level, the Board and Administration are committed to providing the best facility possible for as long as we can. This is one reason why bringing new specialty services used by more people is so important to the overall financial health of the organization.

The hospital district does not provide the doctors for this service line. We do not think it would be helpful to compete with our neighbors across the street, who are not employed by us. We have not changed any of the privileges of doctors who are providing prenatal care. Last year, our hospital assisted in the delivery of 85 babies, and this year, we are on track to assist with about 80 deliveries. This number may seem small, but many women from our area choose OBGYNs or midwives to deliver their babies, and these services are not offered in our area by local practitioners.

More than half of America's rural hospitals no longer deliver babies. Parents in rural towns often have to travel upwards of an hour to access essential heal...

10/15/2025

Below are the three key messages of my campaign:

1. Lake Chelan Health is a vital asset to our community, and it deserves experienced, thoughtful stewardship. I’ve dedicated significant time to understanding the challenges and opportunities facing our healthcare system, and I bring the relevant experience to help guide us forward. My commitment is to support the hospital’s mission of providing the highest quality healthcare with compassion and respect to the community we serve.

2. In a rural hospital, every dollar matters. Fiscal responsibility isn’t just about balancing budgets - it’s about making sure we can continue to provide high-quality care, retain great staff, and invest in the services our community depends on. As a Board Commissioner, I’ll continue to work to ensure that our resources are used wisely, transparently, and always in the best interest of patients and the long-term health of our hospital.

3. Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental need that should be available to all individuals, regardless of age, income, or background. At the same time, we must be thoughtful and strategic in how we use our resources to ensure long-term sustainability and the greatest impact for those we serve. As a Board Commissioner, I am committed to supporting initiatives that provide comprehensive care, while managing our resources wisely to provide patient-focused healthcare.

10/12/2025

Hello, my name is Jordana LaPorte, and I am running for re-election as Commissioner #4 for Chelan County Public Hospital District #2. Pictured below is my family.

I have lived in Chelan County for over 25 years, during which I’ve owned and operated my own accounting firm and orchard. I have been on the Board of Commissioners for the Hospital District for the past 7 years, and this is my third year as Board Chair. I also serve on the WA State Hospital Association’s Board Governance Committee and participated in Hospital Advocacy Day in Olympia.

What sets me apart is not just my financial background and experience, but my commitment to community and service. In working with nonprofits and boards, I’ve learned that good financial stewardship is ultimately about supporting people—in this case, ensuring patients receive high-quality, accessible care. My experience allows me to analyze both financial and quality-of-care data with a balanced perspective, always keeping the patient and community at the center of decision-making. I believe this approach aligns well with the mission of the District and the values of patient-focused healthcare.

If you want to learn more about me, you can find information about me and other candidates on www.Vote411.org and www.BallotPedia.org