Temporary Changes in Island Health Emergency Department due to Crane Activity
The Emergency Services Project at Island Health will involve some traffic redirection near the Emergency Department (ED) entrance roundabout and…
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Island Primary Care – M Avenue Clinic Adds New Family Medicine Provider
On September 18, Dr. Sarah Van Gaasbeek joins Island Primary Care – M Avenue Clinic. Van Gaasbeek specializes in family…
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Island Obstetrics & Gynecology – 24th St. Clinic Welcomes New Provider
Island Obstetrics & Gynecology – 24th Street Clinic welcomes Dr. Julie Watters to its clinic on September 18. Watters most…
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Island Primary Care – M Avenue Clinic Adds New Provider to the Team
Island Primary Care – M Avenue is excited to announce new provider Jason Blair, MD. A family medicine with obstetrics…
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Leading-Edge Diagnostic Technologies, Thanks to Community Support
Island Health’s Diagnostic Imaging (DI) team recently launched several new technologies after receiving funds from the Island Health Foundation’s Annual…
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Island Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Receives Center of Excellence Award
Island Health is honored to announce Island Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine is a recipient of RestorixHealth’s highest achievement, the…
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Island Health Receives 5-star Honors from CMS for second consecutive year
For the second consecutive year, Island Health has earned an overall five-star hospital rating from the Centers for Medicare and…
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Island Health Partners with Western Washington Medical Group to Offer Pulmonary Services in Anacortes
Starting in July, Western Washington Medical Group (WWMG) will offer outpatient pulmonary and sleep services at Island Health in Anacortes.…
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Island Health honors staff with new CARES All-stars recognition program
Island Health hosted their annual Employee Recognition Banquet on May 12, 2023 at the Swinomish Casino. Historically this evening has…
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Island Health Awarded Spring 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group
Grade reflects top national performance on patient safety through COVID-19 pandemic. Island Health received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from…
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Island Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Receives Patient Satisfaction Award
Biannual award acknowledges exceptional success in satisfaction benchmarks. Anacortes, WA -– Island Health is pleased to announce Island Wound Care…
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Island Primary Care – Orcas welcomes new family medicine provider
Jennifer Simpson-Manske, MD, joins the Island Primary Care – Orcas Clinic as a full-time family medicine provider for island patients.…
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Needham brings decades of leadership and executive-level experience to Island Health
Tammy Needham, MSN, BSN, BAOM, RN joined Island Health’s Senior Leadership Team as its new Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) this…
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Dr. Burrus Joins Island Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine
Perry Burrus III, MD, FACS, joined Island Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine at the end of October bringing 28 years…
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Island Sports & Spine Clinic Increases Access to Care with New Provider
Jeffrey Krause, MD joined Island Sports & Spine Clinic this week, increasing access to care for patients looking for non-surgical,…
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New provider brings diverse experience to Island Primary Care – 24th Street clinic
Island Health welcomes Ali Salari, DO to its Island Primary Care – 24th Street clinic this week. Salari has been…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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