KHQ Right Now, August 13, 2010 Spokane - Nurses and healthcare workers at Deaconess and Valley hospitals overwhelmingly ratified a new contract agreement Friday afternoon with Community Health Systems, the Tennessee-based owners of the local hospitals. The new agreement covers 1,050 nurses, service and technical workers at Valley Hospital and Medical Center, and service and technical workers at Deaconess Medical Center. A tentative agreement was reached Wednesday morning, thereby averting a one-day unfair labor practice strike that was scheduled to begin at 7:00 AM. Turnout for the voting was heavy, with 98% voting in favor of the agreement. ... Healthcare