Purpose: Group Health Cooperative exists to transform health care, working together every day to improve the care and well-being of our consumers and communities. Mission: Group Health Cooperative is a consumer-governed organization whose mission is to design, finance, and deliver high-quality health care. Values: In carrying out our purpose and mission, we demonstrate these core values: respect, integrity, scientific discipline, pioneering spirit, and stewardship.

Description:
Group Health Cooperative is a non-profit health care system that provides both care and coverage. Today, Group Health is the second largest consumer-governed health care organization in the United States. An active community partner, Group Health sponsors civic events, offers health information to the public, and supports the communities in which we operate.

History:
Prepaid care, group practice, preventive medicine, consumer control, health maintenance... Half a century ago, these were daring principles. Today Group Health cares for more than 500,000 members. Begun in 1947, Group Health Cooperative is a consumer-governed organization with a governance structure based on cooperative principles.

Contact people:

Jan Collins, Resource Line Manager, (phone), (email) Kari Washburn, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (206) 326-2831

Address:

201 16th Avenue East, CXB-135 Seattle, WA 98112-5260 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://Mygrouphealth.org

Directions:

From I-5 Northbound: Leave I-5 at Olive Way/Denny Way Exit 166. Take E. Olive Way up the hill. E. Olive Way curves to the right and becomes E. John St. at Broadway E. Continue on E. John St.. . . (more)

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	No