U.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,…

Celebrating 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…

Island 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…

How 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…

Island 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…

Sen. 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…

Island 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…

Island 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…

Pulmonology 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…

From 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…

Island 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…

Island 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…

Island 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…

Renovations 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…

Island 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…

Island 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…

Hospital 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,…

Island Health works to recruit, retain employees

Anacortes American, March 29, 2023

Across the country, health care organizations such as Island Health continue to seek employees to fill open positions that climbed…

Island Health continues to plan for helipad project

GoAnacortes, March 1, 2023

Plans are continuing for changes at Island Health that will move the helipad to the roof and offer more security…

Anacortes School District highlights community partners in pillar report

GoSkagit, January 25, 2023

The Anacortes School District is highlighting its work with community partnerships in its most recent School Board pillar report. District…

Island Health focuses on community health priorities

Anacortes American, January 24, 2023

When it comes to the community’s health needs, it all comes down to access to care, according to a new…

Island Health Sees Spike in Respiratory Illnesses

GoSkagit, November 30, 2022

Rising COVID-19 and flu cases are combining with a high number of RSV cases to put a strain on Skagit…

Island Health welcomes new staff members

GoAnacortes, November 23, 2022

Island Health Welcomes New Staff

Anacortes American, November 2, 2022

New doctors recently joined the staff at Island Health. Sara Weeks is a new family medicine provider at Island Primary…