
5-stars from Medicare, two years in a row!
For the second year in a row, Island Health has received a 5-star rating from Medicare—the highest ranking possible. This…
Read moreFor the second year in a row, Island Health has received a 5-star rating from Medicare—the highest ranking possible. This…
Read moreIsland Health’s Diagnostic Imaging (DI) team launched several new technologies over the last few weeks after receiving funds from the…
Read moreMany of you may have noticed the construction in our Main Entrance lobby, seen some activity on the hospital rooftop…
Read moreClick here for two quick and easy dairy free dips! Archeological evidence indicates nuts have been an important global food…
Read moreDr. Sarah VanGaasbeek joins our Island Primary Care – M Avenue team, specializing in family medicine with obstetrics. VanGaasbeek was…
Read moreDr. Julie Watters joins the team at Island Obstetrics & Gynecology – 24th Street and brings a wealth of knowledge…
Read moreDr. Jason Blair is passionate about family medicine with obstetrics because of the opportunity it provides to play a role…
Read moreSchedule your mammogram Schedule your screening mammogram ONLINE through the myIslandHealth Patient Portal, or call 360.299.1315. NOTE: Please see your…
Read moreSeptember is suicide prevention month. Suicide is a major public health concern and a leading cause of death in the…
Read moreTomatoes are native to mid-latitude regions of the Andes mountains in South America. Originally known as tomatl to the Aztecs,…
Read moreWhat is a low-dose CT lung screening? The low-dose CT (LDCT) lung screening is a test with a low-dose CAT…
Read moreAbout 85% of Americans experience back pain by age 50, making back problems the leading cause of occupational disability in…
Read moreUltra-processed foods (UPFs) make up a whopping 60+ percent of the average American’s daily caloric intake. We are increasingly aware…
Read moreAs a general surgeon, I see many patients who are experiencing abdominal pain and discomfort. Often times, it’s related to…
Read moreStone fruit, or drupes, include peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, cherries, almonds and their hybrids. Thought to have originated in the…
Read moreSummer’s here. That means more time outdoors, playing and exercising. It also means wildfire season. Just last month, smoke from…
Read moreLettuce thrives in June when the soil is warm but the air is not yet hot and prefers cooler climates…
Read moreIsland Health’s Morale, Wellness & Recognition committee is excited to host our 17th annual Farm Stand season! The Island Health…
Read moreJennifer Simpson-Manske, MD, is a full-time Family Medicine provider in the Island Primary Care – Orcas clinic. Chief Medical Officer…
Read moreIsland Health is very excited to introduce our new automated appointment reminder system coming in late May 2023. This program…
Read moreSummer in the Skagit Valley is special for many reasons — long-awaited sunshine, numerous hiking trails and the opportunity to…
Read moreSara Weeks, DO, is a Family Medicine provider at Island Primary Care – 24th Street. She completed a fellowship in…
Read moreHow to feed your baby is a big decision. Island Health is here to support you with evidence-based information so…
Read moreMonica Jacobus, MD, brings a wealth of knowledge and varied experiences to the Island Surgeons team. Her general surgical practice…
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