Washington Health

06/06/2026

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Benn Sah, MD, a member of the Washington Township Health Care District Board of Directors for 13 years.

Dr. Sah was an instrumental leader in our health system for nearly fifty years. He joined our medical staff in 1973, providing otolaryngology care to our community, and held many leadership roles, including Chief of Staff. He also served on the Washington Township Health Care District Board of Directors and Washington Township Hospital Development Corporation (DEVCO) Board. As a member of both boards, Dr. Sah provided oversight to important programs to meet the health needs of our community.

His wife, Eva served on the Washington Health Service League for more than 50 years, volunteering in several roles and attending many fundraisers with her husband, including co-chairing the Top Hat Gala. Eva passed away last September.

They are survived by three children: Stephanie, Catherine, and Alexander, who serves as the co-medical director of the IJRR at Washington Health.

Keeping with the Sah’s example of dedication to our health system, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dr. Benn and Eva Sah Memorial Fund for Staff and Volunteer Excellence: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/adaptive-donor-form/?formId=7600918d-1c0e-4b0f-aaa8-073ba356b9a2&envid=p-Ql3J93ePiUKUEeXfBySKHA&zone=usa&utm_source=qr_code

06/04/2026

How important is sleep when it comes to cancer prevention, and how much sleep should we be getting each night? Watch our new Washington Health podcast and hear Dr. Bogdan Eftimie discuss tips to help reduce cancer risk, our newly expanded UCSF – Washington Cancer Center, and how we’re improving the patient experience close to home. https://youtu.be/6bGuILolsIw?si=sLCe0M8Vw9naZqUc

06/04/2026

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, and Tri-City residents now have access to advanced lung cancer technology close to home at Washington Health. Thoracic and general surgeon Dr. Jennifer Chan uses the Ion endoluminal system - acquired last fall through funds raised by the Washington Health Foundation - and the da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system. These advanced tools help diagnose and remove lung cancer through a minimally invasive approach, often before it has a chance to spread. For patients, that can mean earlier answers, less pain, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery.

https://www.washingtonhealth.com/news/2026/june/revolutionary-robotic-lung-cancer-care-saves-liv/

Our reason is you.
Since 1958.

06/03/2026

Washington Health recently received Magnet Recognition, the highest and most prestigious institutional honor for nursing excellence, for the third time in a decade. The award is given to less than 10% of the hospitals across the country and affirms the hospital’s commitment to high-quality patient outcomes, nurse-led decision-making, and continuous professional development. Magnet organizations have shown higher quality care, lower turnover rates, and higher job satisfaction, reflecting the health system’s culture and mission to deliver exceptional, accessible, and personalized care to enhance the health and well-being of our diverse community.

Read more about this exciting news:

Washington Health receives national nursing award: Dedication to high standard of patient care remains steady even through pandemic

06/03/2026

Successful weight management starts with the right support, healthy habits, and a treatment plan tailored to each individual. We’re proud to see Washington Health Medical Group endocrinologist Jean Huang, MD, featured as a thought leader in EverydayHealth.com, sharing her medical expertise on oral GLP-1 medications and obesity care including, insights for a successful weight-loss journey.

Read the article: https://www.everydayhealth.com/obesity/what-to-expect-when-starting-oral-glp-1-receptor-agonist/

06/03/2026

June is National Men’s Health Awareness Month and we encourage all men to be proactive about their well-being. Urologist Dr. Mark Hsu of Washington Health Medical Group urges men to stay focused on prevention, get regular screenings, pay attention to prostate and mental health, and make physical activity part of their routine.

https://www.washingtonhealth.com/news/2026/june/men-take-charge-of-your-health/

Our reason is you.
Since 1958.

06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month! June is Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Q***r, Intersex, Asexual and all sexually and gender diverse people (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month, a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community. We celebrate all members of the Washington Health team, patients, friends and allies. We can all help foster safe and inclusive spaces for everyone, everywhere.

06/02/2026

Congratulations to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alexander Sah, medical co-director of the Institute for Joint Restoration & Research and medical director of the Outpatient Arthroplasty Program at Washington Outpatient Surgery Center, who has been named one of the five leaders in outpatient joint replacement surgery by Becker’s Healthcare.

He is also recognized by Becker’s for his leadership in advancing outpatient joint replacement in an ambulatory surgery center setting, where his team is using robotic technology and AI-assisted imaging to support precision and efficiency.

Dr. Sah continually advances best practices, including minimally invasive procedures that benefit patients with care designed to reduce pain, support faster rehabilitation, and make it possible to recover sooner and safely at home. Congratulations Dr. Sah!

https://www.beckersspine.com/orthopedic/why-orthopedic-surgeons-are-flying-across-the-world-to-watch-this-california-asc-operate/

https://www.beckersasc.com/orthopedics-tjr/5-orthopedic-surgeons-leading-outpatient-joint-replacement-programs/

06/01/2026

Following total knee replacement surgery with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Bryant Bonner, Renee Garcia is back on her feet as a breakfast cook at Washington Health. Using cementless, press-fit knee replacement technology designed for increased stability and longer-lasting, more active results, Dr. Bonner helped Renee regain the freedom she thought she had lost, and return to serving guests with a smile that says it all.

“The way Dr. Bonner explained everything to me, the time he took with me, being able to email him questions, he and his staff took really, really good care of me,” Renee said. “He reached out right after surgery to make sure I was OK. He also took the time to explain everything to my parents. People come from all over just to see him, and it makes me proud that I’m one of his patients.”

https://www.washingtonhealth.com/news/2026/may/from-pain-to-freedom/

Our reason is you.
Since 1958.

05/29/2026

Stress may be one of the most overlooked risks to our health, and in this clip from the Washington Health Podcast, Dr. Bogdan Eftimie shares why slowing down matters more than ever. Watch the reel, then head to YouTube for the full conversation on our expanded UCSF – Washington Cancer Center and how we’re improving the patient experience close to home: https://youtu.be/6bGuILolsIw?si=sLCe0M8Vw9naZqUc