 Welcome to Island Hospital's website...
Island Hospital is located in Anacortes, Washington, USA, and is known for its big-hospital range of service in a small acute-care facility. The hospital also manages Family Care Clinics in Anacortes and on Lopez Island. All are under the auspices of Skagit County Public Hospital District No. 2, which serves western Skagit County, north Whidbey Island and the San Juan Islands. For detailed information about Island Hospital or other operations click on links at left.
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All About Island Hospital
Our website holds "virtually" all you need to know about Island Hospital -- our medical staff, health services, community programs and general information. Also, by clicking on the "Jobs" link at top, you will see the positions that are currently open at Island Hospital. Should you need more details about any related subject than is available on our website, please click on the "Contact Us" link at the top of each page. Our staff is happy to help you with any question or inquiry you may have.
Thank you for visiting, please come back often.
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Protect Yourself from Swine Flu
WIth dozens of reported cases of swine flu in the U.S., Island Hospital and the Skagit County Health Department want you to be informed and safe. The links below will lead you to important information about the infection.
On the U.S. Centers for Disease Control website:
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/swineflu_you.htm
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
On the Skagit County Health Department website:
http://www.skagitcounty.net/Health
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 The New Island Hospital!
Island Hospital has been expanded and renovated over the past three years. The hospital has expanded the Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory, Birth Center and Registration facilities. In addition, the patient rooms are now all private! For more informaiton and photos of the New Island Hospital, use link at left.
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Patient Safety Awareness
Island Hospital supports all efforts to improve patient safety, especially in the hospital setting. There is much the patient and family can do to ensure a safe hospital stay.
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) is the nation's only nonprofit organization of pharmacists, nurses and doctors devoted entirely to safe medication practices. Preventing medication errors is no longer just a responsibility for health professionals—consumers like you can also play a vital role.
The week of March 8 - 14 has been designated by the organizaiton as Patient Safety Awareness Week. For more information about ISMP and patient safety in general, visit http://consumermedsafety.org/
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Island Supports Death with Dignity Act
Island Hospital's Board of Commissioners has voted to support Washington State's Death with Dignity Act, which was approved by 59% of the state's voters. To view Island Hospital's policy, click Island Hospital (main) link at left; you'll find this policy under the General Information for Patients link.
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Who owns Island Hospital?
"Who owns Island Hospital?" Hospital-contracted surveys have shown that 75% of our community residents did not know. The answer: Those who live in our Public Hospital District boundaries -- which include Fidalgo, Guemes, Cypress and Sinclair islands – own Island Hospital.
Those of you who live in surrounding communities such as La Conner, the San Juan Islands and Bayview and consider Island Hospital your hospital, we are grateful for your continued support.
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Our Promise
Your best healthcare experience begins at Island Hospital. We always place your emotional and medical needs first and foremost.
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OUR MISSION
We will deliver quality, compassionate and personalized health care to the communities we serve.
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OUR VISION
Through collaboration with our physicians, staff and community we will develop innovative programs and provide medical services that enhance patient experiences and outcomes.
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