Island Primary Care – Orcas welcomes pediatrician, Evan Buxbaum, MD, MPH

Evan Buxbaum, MD, MPH returns to Orcas Island to join Island Primary Care – Orcas after practicing for the past…

Sara Weeks, DO Joins Family Medicine Team at Island Primary Care – 24th Street

Sara Weeks, DO joined Island Primary Care – 24th Street this week as a new family medicine provider. Weeks earned…

Jacobus joins Island Surgeons, offering diverse surgical background

Monica Jacobus, MD joined Island Surgeons this week, expanding access to surgical care in the region. Jacobus earned her medical…

Island Health Receives 5-Star Honors from CMS

Island Health has earned an overall five-star hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)—the highest distinction awarded by the federal agency.

Island Health Employee of the Year and Management Leadership awardees receive recognition

Island Health proudly announced the 2021 recipients of the Employee of the Year and Management Leadership awards at its annual…

Island Sleep Wellness Center Welcomes Eastman

JoAnn Eastman, DNP, FNP BC has joined Island Sleep Wellness Center as a provider. Eastman, who has been at Island…

Island Primary Care – Orcas Welcomes Dr. Wilson from Lopez

ANACORTES, Washington — This month, Robert Wilson, MD, joins Island Primary Care – Orcas from his current position as Chief…

Island Health Encourages Youth Heart Screenings in Collaborative Community Event

In collaboration with Island Health and the Island Hospital Foundation as well as local paramedics, Anacortes High School will host…

Island Primary Care – M Avenue Welcomes Pediatrician Valerie Horn, DO

Island Primary Care – M Avenue welcomes Pediatrician Valerie Horn, DO. Horn earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from…

Island Hospital Board of Commissioners Appoint Elise Cutter Superintendent and CEO

Today, Island Hospital Board of Commissioners announced the appointment of Elise Cutter, MBA as the new Superintendent and Chief Executive…

December 2021 – Employee of the Month

The Island Hospital Employee of the Month for December is Emergency Department Charge Nurse Kate Scherer, BSN, RN. Kate is…

November 2021 – Employee of the Month

The Island Hospital Employee of the Month for November is Informatics Specialist Eva Hardesty, MSN, RN, BC. As an informatics…

Island Hospital 2020 Employee of the Year Clarisa Shook, BSN

Employee of the Year (2020)

The Island Hospital Employee of the Year for 2020 is Registered Nurse Clarisa Shook, BSN! As an Intensive Care Unit…

Island Hospital Board of Commissioners Announced the Resignation of Charles Hall

Today, Island Hospital Board of Commissioners announced the resignation of Charles Hall, Superintendent and CEO of Island Hospital, effective December…

September 2021 – Employee of the Month

The Island Hospital Employee of the Month for September is Labor and Delivery Nurse Kathy Wallingford Lee, BSN. As a…

Melody a strong addition to Fidalgo Medical Associates’ Women’s Health team

Lisa Melody, PA-C, joined Fidalgo Medical Associates this month as part of the Women’s Health team. Melody earned her Master…

October 2021 – Employee of the Month

The Island Hospital Employee of the Month for October is Marketing Generalist/Community Education Coordinator/Interim Volunteer Coordinator Rachel Lambert. Rachel’s contributions…

Island Hospital Kicks Off “Thankful for You” Campaign with Retention Bonuses

Island Hospital Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a retention bonus plan this week for all staff, kicking off a “Thankful…

COVID-19 Booster Vaccines & Pediatric Pfizer Vaccines

Today the Washington State Department of Health approved both Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 booster doses for certain…

Cleghorn brings collaboration and integrative medicine to Orcas Clinic

Island Hospital welcomed Rachael Cleghorn, PA-C to its Island Primary Care – Orcas Clinic on October 4. Cleghorn, who received her Master of Clinical Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Barry University, FL, comes most recently from Urgent Medical Center in Vancouver, WA.