Essential Tips for Fall Prevention: Staying Safe as You Age
September is National Fall Prevention month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the risks and prevention strategies for falls…
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Quarterly DAISY Award Recognizes Exceptional Care by Acute Care Nurse Katie Logan, BSN, RN
Congratulations to our most recent DAISY honoree, Katie Logan, BSN, RN, from Acute Care. Katie was nominated by a patient’s…
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Get to Know Psychiatrist Christopher DiPesa, DO
Island Health welcomed osteopathic physician Christopher DiPesa, DO, to Island Psychiatry & Behavioral Health clinic in August. DiPesa said…
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Get to Know Urologist Brock Boehm, DO
Island Health welcomed Dr. Brock Boehm to its Island Urology clinic in July. Dr. Boehm comes most recently from…
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Learn the Secret to Longer-Lasting Freshness: Essential Tips for Storing Your Produce
Are you tired of tossing out wilted greens and mushy fruits? According to the USDA, the average family of four…
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Ensuring a Healthy Start: The Importance of Back-to-School Check-Ups
As the new school year approaches, it is important to prioritize your child’s health to ensure a healthy and successful…
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Navigating Emergency Care: Your Guide to Island Health’s Renovated Emergency Department
Island Health’s newly renovated Emergency Department (ED) offers award-winning care and comfortable and spacious waiting areas. With the Emergency Services…
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Emergency Services Project: 24th Street Parking Lot Improvements
As we welcome sunshine and summer in Anacortes, it is exciting to see the progress and upcoming completion of the…
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Message from the CEO: Local Care Matters
Receiving healthcare close to home is not only a matter of convenience, it’s about fostering a relationship and sense of…
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Pulmonology Services and Screenings for Optimal Lung Health
Island Health is here to help you breathe easier! With the addition of pulmonology services last year, Island Health is…
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Exploring the Three Disciplines of Rehabilitation Therapy: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
Rehabilitation therapy is crucial in helping individuals recover from injuries, surgeries or conditions that affect their mobility, independence or communication…
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Maintain Your Independence as You Age
An occupational therapist (OT) helps people with everyday tasks, known as activities of daily living (ADLs). These are things you…
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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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Quarterly DAISY Award Recognizes Exceptional Care by Emergency Department Nurse Brittany Smen, BSN, RN
Congratulations to our Fourth Quarter 2023 DAISY honoree, Brittany Smen, BSN, RN, from the Emergency Department. Brittany was nominated by…
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Medication Counseling at Island Health
Medications play a crucial role in managing various health conditions and improving quality of life for many individuals. There are…
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Recognizing the Signs of Stroke
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) note stroke to be a leading cause of death in the United…
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Work, play and live life to its fullest with help from occupational therapy
Occupation is what makes life meaningful. It is what fills your time and brings a sense of accomplishment to your…
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Preventive Care: The Best Medicine for a Healthier Community
We’ve all heard the mantra, “prevention is the best medicine,” but is it true? As a family physician and Island…
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Devoted Volunteers are VITAL to Positive Patient Experiences
You may have seen them as you enter the main lobby, waiting for your loved one in surgery or behind…
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New Technology for Improved Prostate Care
Men who suffer from an enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) have a new robotic treatment option using the power of water.
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Meet CORI – Island Health’s Newest Robot for Joint Replacement
Island Health is pleased to announce the addition of new robotic technology for hip and knee replacements. The CORI® Surgical…
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The Importance of Early Detection in Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in the United States, and it’s estimated that in 2024, there…
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Help – My Memory Is Aging!
Have you seen the meme: “Why can I remember the lyrics to my favorite song in high school 30 years…
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Signs your child may have a speech or language disorder
Speech and language disorders are evaluated and treated by speech-language pathologists. Speech is the ability to produce speech sounds using…
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