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…
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Healthy Living Blog
From the Community, for the Community: Cutting-edge Diagnostic Imaging Technologies
Island Health’s Diagnostic Imaging (DI) team launched several new technologies over the last few weeks after receiving funds from the…
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Emergency Services Project Update
Many of you may have noticed the construction in our Main Entrance lobby, seen some activity on the hospital rooftop…
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Food of the Month – Nuts
Click here for two quick and easy dairy free dips! Archeological evidence indicates nuts have been an important global food…
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Get to Know Family Medicine Provider Dr. Sarah VanGaasbeek
Dr. Sarah VanGaasbeek joins our Island Primary Care – M Avenue team, specializing in family medicine with obstetrics. VanGaasbeek was…
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Get to Know Obstetrics & Gynecology Provider Dr. Julie Watters
Dr. Julie Watters joins the team at Island Obstetrics & Gynecology – 24th Street and brings a wealth of knowledge…
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Get to Know Family Medicine Provider Dr. Jason Blair
Dr. Jason Blair is passionate about family medicine with obstetrics because of the opportunity it provides to play a role…
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Schedule your mammogram today
Schedule your mammogram Schedule your screening mammogram ONLINE through the myIslandHealth Patient Portal, or call 360.299.1315. NOTE: Please see your…
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Suicide Prevention Principles and Practical Tools
September is suicide prevention month. Suicide is a major public health concern and a leading cause of death in the…
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Food of the Month – Tomatoes
Tomatoes are native to mid-latitude regions of the Andes mountains in South America. Originally known as tomatl to the Aztecs,…
Read more The Low Down on the Low-dose Lung Cancer Screening
What is a low-dose CT lung screening? The low-dose CT (LDCT) lung screening is a test with a low-dose CAT…
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Banishing Back Pain: Causes, Treatment and Prevention
About 85% of Americans experience back pain by age 50, making back problems the leading cause of occupational disability in…
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The Sadness of Ultra-processed Foods
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) make up a whopping 60+ percent of the average American’s daily caloric intake. We are increasingly aware…
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Gallbladder Health Demystified
As a general surgeon, I see many patients who are experiencing abdominal pain and discomfort. Often times, it’s related to…
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Food of the Month – Stone Fruit
Stone fruit, or drupes, include peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, cherries, almonds and their hybrids. Thought to have originated in the…
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The Air We Breathe (But Shouldn’t)
Summer’s here. That means more time outdoors, playing and exercising. It also means wildfire season. Just last month, smoke from…
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Food of the Month – Lettuce
Lettuce thrives in June when the soil is warm but the air is not yet hot and prefers cooler climates…
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Farm Stand starts June 6!
Island Health’s Morale, Wellness & Recognition committee is excited to host our 17th annual Farm Stand season! The Island Health…
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Get to know Family Medicine Provider Dr. Jennifer Simpson-Manske
Jennifer Simpson-Manske, MD, is a full-time Family Medicine provider in the Island Primary Care – Orcas clinic. Chief Medical Officer…
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Text Messaging for Appointment Reminders
Island Health is very excited to introduce our new automated appointment reminder system coming in late May 2023. This program…
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Cultivating Wellness: Island Health Farm Stand Provides Healthy Options for Staff and Community
Summer in the Skagit Valley is special for many reasons — long-awaited sunshine, numerous hiking trails and the opportunity to…
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Get to know Family Medicine Physician Dr. Sara Weeks
Sara Weeks, DO, is a Family Medicine provider at Island Primary Care – 24th Street. She completed a fellowship in…
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Breastfeeding Support at Island Health
How to feed your baby is a big decision. Island Health is here to support you with evidence-based information so…
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Get to know General Surgeon Dr. Monica Jacobus
Monica Jacobus, MD, brings a wealth of knowledge and varied experiences to the Island Surgeons team. Her general surgical practice…
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