Columbia Basin surgeon to retire on July 1

For the past 19 years, it has been my great fortune to live in Wenatchee and to be part of the Wenatchee Valley Medical Center. We are all truly blessed to participate in such a great health care system.

I am writing to advise you that I will retire from the practice of Neurosurgery on July 1, 2013. My sincerest thanks to all of you who have dedicated yourselves to making Wenatchee and North Central Washington a respected place to receive quality health care. I have every confidence that Dr. Ward will continue our tradition of excellence in Neurosurgery.

For the future, I wish you the ability to continue providing the best health care services for our community and for Central Washington. I hope the Confluence Health Alliance will be as generous as the Wenatchee Valley Medical Center has been in supporting local organizations that enhance our lives and our environment.

Alfred C. Higgins, M.D., FACS

Wenatchee