Hundreds of Santas fill Seafarers Memorial Park for Anacortes Santa Run
Anacortes American, December 9, 2025
The Anacortes Santa Run transformed Seafarers Memorial Park into a sea of red and white on Saturday morning, Dec. 6,…
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Island Health CEO honored by state Office of Rural Health
Anacortes American, November 24, 2025
The state Office of Rural Health has named Island Health CEO Elise Cutter its Community Star for 2025. The nationwide…
Read more‘It affects everybody’: Island Health sees looming insurance changes hurting all
Anacortes American, October 8, 2025
An estimated 1,700 people within Island Health’s service area stand to lose their Medicaid insurance coverage by 2027 under President…
Read moreIsland Health earns 5-star rating from CMS for fourth consecutive year
GoAnacortes, August 20, 2025
Island Health has received a five-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services’ Overall Hospital Quality Star…
Read moreIsland Health board appoints Tangaro to fill vacancy
Anacortes American, July 29, 2025
James Tangaro has been appointed to replace Paul Maughan on the Island Health Board of Commissioners. The retired Marathon Anacortes…
Read moreIsland Health celebrates third annual CARES program winners
GoAnacortes, July 9, 2025
Island Health recently recognized five of its employees for being helpful and dedicated with the annual CARES Champion program. Though…
Read moreWith new clinic, Island Health aims to double its orthopedic surgeries over 5 years
Anacortes American, June 12, 2025
Historically, three of every four people in Island Health’s service area who needed orthopedic surgery — such as a hip…
Read moreU.S. Rep. Larsen discusses health care concerns
GoAnacortes, April 18, 2025
ANACORTES — U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen stopped by the Anacortes Senior Activity Center on Thursday to discuss Medicaid and Medicare,…
Read moreCelebrating National Women’s History Month: Patty Codd has made a career of helping others
Anacortes American, March 27, 2025
Under Hawaiian stars and on a gentle ocean, Patty Codd and her brother fell asleep on the bow of their…
Read moreIsland Health Officials to Ask Voters for a Levy Increase
Anacortes American, February 26, 2025
ANACORTES, WA—The Island Health Board of Commissioners recently voted to ask Public Hospital District No. 2 (Island Health) residents to…
Read moreHow to eat healthy on a budget in Anacortes
GoAnacortes, September 6, 2024
Grocery shopping has increasingly become more expensive over the past few years. In fact, from 2019 to 2023, the all-food…
Read moreIsland Health scores a five-star rating for third straight year
Anacortes American, August 28, 2024
Island Health continues to earn high marks from the Center for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS) by earning a third…
Read moreSen. Cantwell helps dedicate new Island Health helipad
Anacortes American, July 24, 2024
Island Health welcomed a new rooftop helipad for expediting care for patients in need on July 17. “Today marks a…
Read moreIsland Health offers nutrition therapy, support
Anacortes American, May 30, 2024
If you struggle with a chronic disease, changes to your diet can be highly beneficial in managing symptoms and often…
Read moreIsland Health nurse’s compassion commemorated with DAISY Award
Anacortes American, May 16, 2024
When Katie Eastman returned to Anacortes from Singapore, she developed symptoms of a potential blood clot which led her to…
Read morePulmonology services and screenings for optimal lung health
GoAnacortes, May 1, 2024
Island Health is committed to helping our community breathe easier! With the addition of pulmonology services last year, Island Health…
Read moreFrom Awareness to Action: The Importance of Early Detection in Colorectal Cancer
GoAnacortes, March 8, 2024
March is colorectal cancer (CRC) awareness month! Did you know that CRC is the third most common cancer in the…
Read moreIsland Health approves CEO annual review, passes resolutions
GoAnacortes, February 28, 2024
Island Health’s commission received an update on the hospital district’s finances and 2024 priorities, passed two resolutions and approved CEO…
Read moreIsland Health nurse saves life of military veteran co-worker
GoAnacortes, February 14, 2024
Wally Garland is no stranger to helping others. As a Vietnam-era military veteran and Island Health employee, Garland is often…
Read moreIsland Health bids farewell to longtime employee
GoAnacortes, February 8, 2024
Island Health’s Board of Commissioners continued their business into the new year at their Jan. 25 regular board meeting, but…
Read moreRenovations underway at Island Health
Anacortes American, November 15, 2023
Island Health’s Emergency Department is undergoing construction work which will take approximately three months. The construction work may result in…
Read moreIsland Health launches new diagnostic technologies
GoAnacortes, September 8, 2023
Island Health has announced their Diagnostic Imagine team has launched several new technologies following the receipt of funds from the…
Read moreIsland Health moves forward with helipad project
GoAnacortes, July 24, 2023
Island Health is moving forward with its plan to move its helicopter pad to the roof of its building and…
Read moreHospital approves money for helipad project
GoAnacortes, May 18, 2023
Island Health is moving forward with plans to relocate its helipad to the roof of the hospital, implement safety measures,…
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