AANA Applauds Election of CRNA Dee Bender as Hospital Commissioner for Snohomish County, Washington

Rosemont, Ill. — The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) congratulates Dee Bender, DNAP, CRNA, MNNA, for her election to Snohomish County Public Hospital District 1, Commissioner-at-Large Position 3. Bender has been a member of AANA since 2010.

Snohomish County Public Hospital District #1 (SCPHD #1) was formed in 1960 to serve the healthcare needs of east Snohomish County. The five-member Board of Commissioners provides oversight and counsel, ensuring the public hospital district fulfills its mission and values and provides high-quality care for everyone in the community. In her newly elected role as a public health commissioner, Bender will oversee all public health practices and make sure that hospital operations are being carried out smoothly, effectively and efficiently.  Her current term extends to 2029.

Bender brings more than 33 years of experience in healthcare to the Board of Commissioners. She holds a Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP), a Master’s of Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia (MNNA) and a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees. She is an advocate for quality healthcare, holding several different positions on various healthcare related committees across the nation. Some of her prior positions include chair of the AANA Professional Development Committee, Federal Political Director and chair of the Washington Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Political Action Committee and serving on the Practice Panel for the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).