Nick of Time program promotes early detection of heart problems in youth
GoAnacortes, May 11, 2022
As students walked into the gym at Anacortes High School May 4 for a heart health event, they had several…
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Island Health’s helipad to move to roof; new wellness center put on hold
GoAnacortes, May 4, 2022
The Island Health helicopter pad may be moving soon, and a plan for a separate community wellness center has been…
Read moreExperts share info on signs that kids are struggling with mental health
GoAnacortes, April 21, 2022
ANACORTES — Children have their own way of interpreting the world and what they should be doing depending on their…
Read moreCommunity Baby Shower helps provide supplies for infants in Anacortes
GoSkagit, April 21, 2022
Boxes and boxes full of diapers, wipes and hand-knitted baby clothes showered the Anacortes community on March 23. The annual…
Read moreOrganizations team up to offer youth heart screening in Anacortes
GoAnacortes, April 14, 2022
ANACORTES — A screening event will help students assess their own risk of heart problems. The Nick of Time Foundation…
Read moreIsland Health announces hiring of a pediatrician and an internist
GoAnacortes, April 1, 2022
Both of the Anacortes primary clinics at Island Health have new faces at them this month. Pediatrician Valerie Horn joined…
Read moreIsland Hospital feeling strain of pandemic
Anacortes American, December 8, 2021
ANACORTES — About half of the patients who come into Island Hospital’s walk-in clinic these days are there with COVID-19…
Read moreCeremony at Island Hospital celebrates veterans
GoAnacortes, November 17, 2021
The rain that has soaked Fidalgo Island for days stopped for just long enough Thursday, Nov. 11, for Island Hospital…
Read moreAnacortes Family Medicine to host pediatric COVID-19 clinic
Anacortes American, November 17, 2021
Anacortes Family Medicine will hold a pediatric COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine clinic for children between the ages of 5 and 11…
Read moreIsland Hospital budget includes funding for staff appreciation
Anacortes American, November 17, 2021
Island Hospital is expected to increase revenue and expenses next year, as well as increase its number of staff members.…
Read moreCOVID cases remain high in Skagit County
GoAnacortes, November 3, 2021
COVID-19 case numbers remain high as Skagit County Public Health recorded 463 new cases from Oct. 24 to 30. It…
Read moreAnacortes community paramedic program finding success
GoAnacortes, November 1, 2021
ANACORTES — An Anacortes man has a new wheelchair ramp at his home thanks to a new Anacortes Fire Department…
Read moreVaccine mandate results in staff changes for Anacortes hospital, school distsrict
GoAnacortes, October 22, 2021
Island Hospital has parted ways with 23 staff members over the governor’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate, and the Anacortes School District…
Read moreSkagit County health care providers feel effects of mandate
GoSkagit, October 22, 2021
Skagit County’s three hospitals expect to lay off a combined 35 workers for their failure to comply with a state…
Read moreHospital CEO: COVID-19 still a risk to community
GoAnacortes, October 6, 2021
COVID-19 numbers aren’t climbing quickly right now, but they aren’t going down either, Island Hospital CEO Charles Hall said Monday.…
Read morePressure mounts as COVID-19 spreads in Skagit County
GoAnacortes, September 30, 2021
COVID-19 continues to inflict pain and death in Skagit County. As of Monday, Skagit recorded its third-highest number of cases…
Read moreRecord number of COVID-19 patients puts strain on hospitals throughout the region
GoSkagit, September 13, 2021
A surge in COVID-19 patients is stretching thin hospital resources from beds to staff and putting local and regional health…
Read moreProgram at Island Hospital gives ICU personnel access to specialists 24/7
GoAnacortes, August 25, 2021
Island Hospital’s medical personnel can now give patients in the intensive care unit access to specialists around-the-clock without having to…
Read moreHall: ‘Darkest days’ of COVID-19 in Skagit County
GoAnacortes, August 25, 2021
A surge of COVID-19 cases in Skagit County is putting a strain on area hospitals, and three of four COVID-19…
Read moreArea hospitals preparing to vaccinate all staff
GoSkagit, August 13, 2021
This area’s three local hospitals are gearing up to make sure all of their employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 as…
Read moreResidents urged to stay safe in smoky, hot conditions
GoSkagit, August 13, 2021
ANACORTES — Island Hospital officials are urging residents to take care in avoiding smoke and excessive heat this weekend. With…
Read moreEmergency rooms in Skagit County see surge in demand
GoSkagit, August 2, 2021
Skagit County hospitals are struggling to handle a surge in patients in their emergency rooms at the same time that…
Read moreHogge steps into chief medical officer role at Island Hospital
GoAnacortes, July 29, 2021
Jason Hogge, MD, is the new chief medical officer at Island Hospital. His appointment was announced July 20. He succeeds Robert…
Read moreIsland Hospital receives two awards for employee wellness
GoAnacortes, May 12, 2021
Island Hospital’s Employee Wellness Committee has received two state awards in recognition of its employee health promotion programs. The Zo8…
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