Food of the Month – Sweet Corn
August 11, 2026
Sweet corn is a variety of corn grown specifically for human consumption. It was developed by Indigenous peoples of the…
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Food of the Month – Sweet Corn
August 11, 2026
Sweet corn is a variety of corn grown specifically for human consumption. It was developed by Indigenous peoples of the…
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A New Way to Stay Informed About Your Prescriptions
August 4, 2026
Starting August 10, Island Health is introducing RxInform, a free, secure text service that keeps you informed about your prescriptions.…
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Big News: Island Surgeons is Now Island General Surgery and Gastroenterology
August 4, 2026
We’ve grown, and our new name shows it. We now have two more doctors on our team to make it…
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Patience, trust are keys to success for Anacortes’ retiring community paramedic
Anacortes American, June 3, 2026
Bill would open door for rural Anacortes hospital to recoup Medicare patient costs
Anacortes American, May 27, 2026
Island Health a step closer to ‘critical access’ status after governor signs bill
Anacortes American, March 24, 2026
Hundreds of Santas fill Seafarers Memorial Park for Anacortes Santa Run
Anacortes American, December 9, 2025
Island Health CEO honored by state Office of Rural Health
Anacortes American, November 24, 2025
‘It affects everybody’: Island Health sees looming insurance changes hurting all
Anacortes American, October 8, 2025
Press Releases
Island Orthopedics Welcomes Spine Surgeon Jonathan Seavey, MD
August 6, 2026
Island Health is pleased to welcome Jonathan Seavey, MD, a fellowship-trained spine surgeon, to Island Orthopedics. Seavey is no stranger…
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August 6, 2026
New Name Better Reflects Full Range of Services This week, Island Health announced that Island Surgeons has a new name:…
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Island Health Names Paul Vachek Chief Financial Officer
July 30, 2026
This week, Island Health welcomed Paul Vachek, MBA, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Vachek brings more than two decades of…
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