About Us
Your local hospital
Island Health is part of Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2, serving Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Our convenient location attracts patients from north Whidbey Island and La Conner. We also operate a primary care clinic on Orcas Island, serving many San Juan Island residents as the closest acute care hospital in the region. Island Health has five publicly elected Commissioners, who govern our hospital district.
Delivering Courageous Care since 1962
Since its inception in 1962, Island Health has been ingrained in the community serving the region’s healthcare needs. From primary care to specialized services, we have grown up right alongside you.
Over the years, we have evolved to serve as more than just a hospital. In 2007, the iconic dome at Island Hospital’s entrance was removed and symbolically ushered in a new era. 2022 also signified a milestone in our evolution with the unveiling of our new name and logo, Island Health. Our updated name and logo symbolize our commitment to be the best healthcare partner to those we serve.
60 years of Courageous care
Together with our patients, we confront challenges including pain, injury and disease, head-on; every day. We practice courageous care with teams of providers whose talents in medicine are only rivaled in measure by their fortitude. Supporting patients and their families, we triumph in ways that matter — emergency addressed, a healthy child, a rehabilitated injury, a cancer-free body, a life well lived. Sometimes we marshal this bold and daring approach to address obstacles within the healthcare system itself. Across it all, we are committed to advancing the health and wellbeing of our community.
Neighbors caring for neighbors
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.
At Island Health, you will be cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in your community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat you with empathy and respect. 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.
Every day, Island Health providers and staff strive to embody our Purpose, Values and Focus Areas in everything we do through C.A.R.E.S. Values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Stewardship.
RECOGNIZED BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID AS A 5-STAR HOSPITAL
What does that mean?
It means we are small and MIGHTY!
As a 5-star hospital, Island Health is recognized by Medicare as one of the top hospitals in the country for superior quality and outstanding service.
- Top 14% of hospitals in the nation
- 1 of 8 hospitals in Washington state
- Only hospital north of Seattle
And it means you’re in good hands!
As a 5-star hospital, we are committed to advancing the health and wellbeing of our community. We partner with our patients and their families every step of the way—from delivering your first baby to navigating a chronic condition—we are here for you.
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Before you schedule healthcare services, be sure to compare quality and affordability with the Medicare Hospital Compare tool. As a consumer, you have a choice in where you receive your healthcare. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have a tool—Medicare Hospital Compare—that enables consumers to easily compare hospital ratings and costs, patient-experience survey results, data about quality and more.