MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital’s beginnings trace back to the earliest days of the city of Tacoma. Founded in 1882, seven years before Washington achieved statehood, the Fannie C. Paddock Memorial Hospital opened its doors in a former dance hall on North Starr Street in what is now Old Town Tacoma.

Today, what was once the Fannie C. Paddock Memorial Hospital is now MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, and the health care mission begun in that converted dance hall has evolved over the last 130 years into MultiCare Health System — the premier health care system in the South Puget Sound region.

We remain dedicated to enhancing the health of the people we serve, providing and setting the standard for quality patient care in the region and supporting the communities that we call home.

• Emergency Services

• Surgical Services

• Cardiology

• Oncology

• Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Neonatal Intensive Care

• Orthopedics

• Neurology

• Pulmonary Medicine

• Gastroenterology

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital is committed to providing high-quality care to its patients. The hospital has received numerous awards and recognitions for its excellence in healthcare services. These accolades reflect the dedication of its staff and the trust placed in them by the community.

 Mission

• To partner for healing and a healthy future.

• To provide compassionate, high-quality care to every patient, every time.

• To serve the community with integrity, excellence, and respect.

 Vision

• To be the trusted partner in health for the communities we serve.

• To continuously innovate and improve the delivery of healthcare services.

• To foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and compassion.

• Recipient of the Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™.

• Recognized for Gastrointestinal Care Excellence.

• Acknowledged for overall excellence in patient care and safety.