Newport, WA — The NEW Health Programs Association is mourning the loss of one of its most dedicated and respected team members, Shirley Wagoner, ARNP, who passed away after serving the community with compassion and excellence for over a decade.
Shirley Wagoner was a familiar and trusted presence in the lives of patients, colleagues, and families across Newport and surrounding areas. For the past 10 years, she brought not only exceptional clinical expertise to NEW Health, but also a deep sense of empathy, integrity, and unwavering commitment to accessible care.
“Shirley was more than a nurse practitioner — she was an advocate, a mentor, and a source of strength for so many,” the organization shared in a statement. “Her passion for healthcare and her genuine concern for the well-being of others defined her work and made a lasting impact in every community she served.”
Known for her calm demeanor and steadfast dedication, Wagoner played a pivotal role in advancing the mission of NEW Health. She championed equitable access to care and worked tirelessly to ensure patients were treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their circumstances.
Her absence is felt profoundly among those who had the privilege to work beside her. Colleagues describe her as a quiet leader with a fierce heart for service — someone whose influence extended far beyond exam rooms and into the hearts of those she touched.
Shirley Wagoner’s legacy lives on through the countless lives she helped heal and the deep bonds she formed throughout her career. NEW Health extends its heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and the many patients whose lives she transformed.
She will be dearly missed but never forgotten.