Healthcare pros, supporters rally at PeaceHealth center in Vancouver
The Columbian
Last updated: May 2, 2026
Healthcare professionals and supporters gathered for a rally outside PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, protesting against what they describe as unsafe staffing levels and inadequate patient care. The demonstration highlighted concerns about the well-being of both patients and the medical staff.
- The rally took place on Mill Plain Boulevard, in front of the medical center, with participants braving warm weather to voice their grievances. Organizers pointed to specific issues such as understaffing, which they claim leads to longer wait times for patients and increased burnout among nurses and other healthcare workers.
- Key demands included improved working conditions, higher pay to attract and retain staff, and more robust patient safety protocols. The protesters asserted that current staffing ratios compromise the quality of care and put patients at risk.
- The demonstration aimed to pressure PeaceHealth management to address these concerns and engage in meaningful negotiations with the healthcare workers' representatives. Supporters from the community joined the rally to express solidarity with the medical professionals and advocate for better healthcare services for all.
