Big Changes in Healthcare: How New Technology Is Helping Us Focus More on You
At Island Health, we always look for ways to improve your care experience. We are excited to share a few…
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A Winning Game Plan for Preparing Student-athletes for Fall Sports
Fall athletics are kicking into gear and student-athletes are preparing for the return to school and sport. Before our athletes…
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Healthy Snack Swaps
Snacks are a great way to boost your energy during the day, and many options exist. How do you choose snacks that are also nutritious?
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Quarterly DAISY Award Recognizes Exceptional Care by Acute Care Nurse Sally White, BSN, RN
Congratulations to our most recent DAISY honoree, Sally White, BSN, RN from the Acute Care Department. Sally was nominated by…
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Focused on You
Whether you’ve been a patient in the last year or we’ve cared for one of your loved ones, chances are…
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Partnering for a Healthier Community
Island Health’s commitment to the health and wellness of our community doesn’t stop at our doors. Through enduring partnerships, we…
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Upgrading Facilities for Superior Service Delivery
At Island Health, facility maintenance and updates are a key strategy for providing exceptional care to our community. Over the…
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Driving Innovation with a People-first Approach
Chief Information Officer (CIO) Galina Gandy oversees everything related to technology. In a nutshell, her priority is to ensure that…
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Why Mammography Matters
One of the goals I have as Chief Medical Officer at Island Health is to positively impact our community’s health…
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Revolutionizing Surgery
Island Health is excited to introduce the da Vinci 5 surgical robot, a cutting-edge technology that will enhance surgical procedures…
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Island Health Cancer Screening Recommendations
Early detection saves lives! Island Health is proud to offer many preventive cancer screenings to help keep our community healthy.*…
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Get to Know Urogynecologist Jeffrey Clemons, MD, FACOG
Dr. Clemons is well known throughout the region as a leader in his specialty. He has been recognized by Seattle…
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Quarterly DAISY Award Recognizes Exceptional Care by Emergency Department Nurse Kris Browne, BSN, RN
Congratulations to our most recent DAISY honoree, Kris Browne, BSN, RN, from the Emergency Department (ED). Kris’s empathy and calm…
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Quarterly DAISY Award Recognizes Exceptional Care by Emergency Department Nurse Gina Stone, RN, BSN, CPEN
Congratulations to our most recent DAISY honoree, Gina Stone, RN, BSN, CPEN, from the Emergency Department (ED). Gina was nominated…
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Get to Know Pediatrician Amy Montoya, MD
Dr. Amy Montoya joins the team at Island Primary Care – M Avenue providing pediatric care. She is American…
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Food of the Month – Shellfish
Shellfish is a colloquial and fisheries term for exoskeleton-bearing aquatic invertebrates used as food, including various species of mollusks, crustaceans…
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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. Hazy, smoky air from wildfires…
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Sharing Time and Talent at Island Health
There are many reasons people choose to volunteer. For some, it’s a way to give back to the community, and…
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Holiday Clinic Schedule (New Year)
Happy New Year! Island Health clinics will be closed on Monday, January 2 in observance of the holiday. Island Walk-In…
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Inclement Weather Updates: Clinic schedule notice
12/22/22, 3:45 p.m. – Out of abundance of caution for the potential of hazardous road conditions, Island Health primary and…
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Basket of Goodwill – July 2022
Patient Accounts gifted the AMBULATORY CODERS with a “Few of our Favorite Things” themed Basket of Goodwill. This small team…
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