Washington State Hospitals: Collaborating for our communities
As you’ve probably heard on the news, hospitals across Washington State and the nation are facing unprecedented capacity and financial…
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Experienced Care When You Need it Most
The Emergency Department (ED) at Island Health understands that when it comes to saving lives, every minute matters. Our staff…
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Why Choose a Wound Care Center?
We Help You Heal. It’s All We Do.
They say time heals. And for the most part, it’s true. But sometimes, even time needs a little help. As…
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Hydration Tips for Kids
Summer is here! Which means fun in the sun and an increased need to build healthy hydration habits for you…
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Is it COVID, a cold, the flu or do I have seasonal allergies?
One of the unique characteristics of COVID-19 that has presented challenges for the public and medical professionals alike is the…
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Volunteer Services Ramps Up Despite Ongoing Pandemic
As we continue to work through the second year of the pandemic and adapt to new ways of working and…
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A Year in Review
Island Primary Care – Orcas will be celebrating one year of providing care to Orcas Island residents in April. Over…
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Kotal Brings Decades of Local Experience to Island Health
Charles Kotal, MD, joins Island Health’s Island Primary Care – 24th Street clinic (formerly Fidalgo Medical Associates) as an Internal…
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Basket of Goodwill – March 2022
The Diagnostic Imaging team passed along a shamrock themed Basket of Goodwill to our Finance and Human Resources departments on…
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Island Primary Care – M Avenue Welcomes Pediatrician Valerie Horn, DO
Island Primary Care – M Avenue welcomed pediatrician Valerie Horn, DO, MS, to the team this week. Horn earned her…
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Basket of Goodwill – February 2022
The February Basket of Goodwill was passed from the Emergency Department to Diagnostic Imaging along with the following kind words:…
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“Don’t Be That Guy,” by Urologist Dr. David Rice
When men come into my office, I frequently ask them how they like living in Egypt. You know, next to…
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Diabetes Awareness: What is Diabetes Distress?
Life can be overwhelming. Many juggle a daily list of endless “to-do’s”: take the kids to school, fold the laundry,…
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Why you should still schedule your breast cancer screening during COVID-19
Breast cancer screenings and diagnoses have decreased by up to 51% across the US in the last year, according to…
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Leukemia / Lymphoma Awareness
Most people know that leukemia has something to do with our blood system, and that, as its name implies, lymphoma…
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Emergency Department: What to expect at your ED visit
We understand that when you check into the ED, you are not feeling well. We see many different kinds of…
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Helps Patients Regain Their Physical Strength
This past year has been difficult for many people to remain physically active. With quarantine, gym closures and social distancing,…
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Food of the Month – Peppers
Click here for a delicious healthy Roasted Black Bean Chili Rellenos recipe. Known scientifically as capsicums, sweet and spicy peppers…
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Eat Fresh and Local for Optimal Health
A question I often get as a Registered Dietitian is, “What is the healthiest food?” My response changes constantly because…
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Sports & Spine Pain Management Options at Island Hospital
When any amount of pain is present in your body, it can interfere with your life to varying degrees. But…
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COVID-19 Vaccines: What we know right now
Importance of Herd Immunity and Continuation of Vaccination As COVID-19 cases decline due to increasing vaccination rates, many people are…
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Breastfeeding Support Begins at Island Hospital
One of the important decisions you will make during your pregnancy is how you will feed your baby. Due to…
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Surgeon Offerings
I sometimes joke with patients that their problems are either learned or inherited, and therefore caused by their parents. While…
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation assists patients with chronic lung conditions
What is pulmonary rehabilitation? Pulmonary rehabilitation is a multi-disciplinary program incorporating exercise, health education and support sessions for any qualifying…
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