5-Star Care Close to Home

Island Health is a public hospital district located in the vibrant coastal town of Anacortes, Washington. Our primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island serve patients across Skagit, Island and San Juan counties. Our extensive specialty services are rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community.

As a 5-star rated Medicare facility and one of the top 100 rural hospitals in the United States, you can expect the highest quality of care, where you actively participate in your healthcare planning and goal-setting.

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Why Choose Island Health?

Patients First

The staff at Island Health is transforming the delivery of healthcare by actively developing relationships with patients to place them in the center of their care.

Courageous Care

Courageous care is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to thrive in life and have access to services that enable them to improve and maintain their health.

Community Driven

Our physicians, nurses and staff choose to live in the community where they work. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, proud to encourage you to understand and learn about your health and wellness.

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Upcoming Classes and Screenings

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20 May
Support Groups

Diabetes Support Group

Whether you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, our group offers guidance, encouragement, and a sense of belonging to…

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21 May
Classes

Improving Aging Memory

Is your memory not quite what it used to be? Join an Island Health speech-language pathologist to learn strategies and…

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28 May
Board of Commissioners

Regular Board Meeting

This meeting is open to the public. If a member of the community wishes to speak during the open part…

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Stories of Courage

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““Dr. Secrist was fabulous. He took all the time in the world and we never felt rushed. I was so impressed that I wanted a second opinion from Dr. Secrist about my own surgery." ”

— Chad Sage
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“Living with a long-term, persistent wound is an anxious and life-narrowing situation. I was disheartened and had stopped most physical and social engagements.”

— April Ford
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New mother holding newborn smiling while sitting on a beach.

“It was awesome to have someone who was aware of my sensitive situation. Dr. Reem was empathetic, compassionate and reassuring,” ”

— Madison
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“Truly, I don't know another hospital-community connection like the one here in Anacortes.”

— Molly Johnson
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Man in blue and gray flannel shirt sitting at a workbench by a saw in a woodshop.

“The nurses who cared for me were fantastic.”

— Ed Hunter
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