Avascend in the News
6/1/2008: Avascend Opens Starbucks at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jennifer Aalgaard
Phone: 253.219.1715
PUYALLUP, WA- Good Samaritan Hospital is celebrating the opening of a Starbucks June 2, 2008. The coffeehouse is located in the main lobby of the Hospital and will be operated by Avascend.
The opening of this Starbucks location allows Good Samaritan to bring the Starbucks Experience to its patients, visitors, guests and employees. All customers can now enjoy a beverage on-the-go or relax in the coffeehouse's comfortable seating area.
The new Starbucks coffeehouse will offer a full beverage menu including espresso-based beverages, brewed coffees, Frappuccino® blended beverages, and Tazo® tea, as well as pastries and other food items. Starbucks® merchandise, including mugs, CDs and other gift items will also be available.
"We have more than 2,200 employees at Good Samaritan who are anxiously awaiting the opening of Starbucks. This is one of the many new relationships we are creating at Good Samaritan to exceed the expectations of patients and their families at a quality institution," said John Long, President Good Samaritan. "It's a very exciting time at Good Samaritan."
Good Samaritan Hospital is striving to become the regional medical center of choice for residents of East Pierce County and providing outstanding customer service is one step leading to that goal. "We are energized at the opportunity to provide this convenience to our patients and visitors," said Long. "We hope to expand this service as the demand grows."
The initial hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Founded in 1952, Good Samaritan Community Healthcare has grown and evolved into Good Samaritan Hospital, an affiliate of parent company, MultiCare Health System. Good Samaritan provides comprehensive healthcare to eastern Pierce County. Our expanding healthcare services include an acute care hospital in Puyallup, family medicine clinics, outpatient surgery center, comprehensive mental health program, outpatient specialty care clinics, outreach programs to support varying social service needs of our community.