Healthy Snack Swaps

Island Health Farm Stand

Island Health’s Morale, Wellness & Recognition Committee is excited to host our 19th annual Farm Stand season! The Island Health…

Quarterly DAISY Award Recognizes Exceptional Care by Acute Care Nurse Sally White, BSN, RN

Congratulations to our most recent DAISY honoree, Sally White, BSN, RN from the Acute Care Department. Sally was nominated by…

Healthy Bones

Bone Health Awareness and Osteoporosis Prevention May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month. About 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and nearly 34…

Food of the Month – Asparagus

Asparagus is a herbaceous perennial plant that is a member of the lily family. It is easily recognizable for its…

Food of the Month – Garlic

Garlic is a vegetable that belongs to the onion family. It has a pungent, spicy flavor that mellows and sweetens…

Focused on You

Whether you’ve been a patient in the last year or we’ve cared for one of your loved ones, chances are…

Partnering for a Healthier Community

Island Health’s commitment to the health and wellness of our community doesn’t stop at our doors. Through enduring partnerships, we…

Upgrading Facilities for Superior Service Delivery

At Island Health, facility maintenance and updates are a key strategy for providing exceptional care to our community. Over the…

Driving Innovation with a People-first Approach

Chief Information Officer (CIO) Galina Gandy oversees everything related to technology. In a nutshell, her priority is to ensure that…

Why Mammography Matters

One of the goals I have as Chief Medical Officer at Island Health is to positively impact our community’s health…

Revolutionizing Surgery

Island Health is excited to introduce the da Vinci 5 surgical robot, a cutting-edge technology that will enhance surgical procedures…

Island Health Cancer Screening Recommendations

Early detection saves lives! Island Health is proud to offer many preventive cancer screenings to help keep our community healthy.*…

Get to Know Urogynecologist Jeffrey Clemons, MD, FACOG

Dr. Clemons is well known throughout the region as a leader in his specialty. He has been recognized by Seattle…

Food of the Month – Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts were named after Brussels, Belgium, where it was believed they were first introduced in the 16th century. Brussels…

Quarterly DAISY Award Recognizes Exceptional Care by Emergency Department Nurse Kris Browne, BSN, RN

Congratulations to our most recent DAISY honoree, Kris Browne, BSN, RN, from the Emergency Department (ED). Kris’s empathy and calm…

The Dreaded Stomach Bug

As many parents and families in our region know, we have recently had an unwanted winter visitor to our peaceful…

Move more and sit less this year!

Did you know that children and adults in America spend approximately 7.7 hours per day (55% of their monitored waking…

Food of the Month – Beets

Beets are a root vegetable also known as red beetroot, that stand out from other produce due to their dark…

Quarterly DAISY Award Recognizes Exceptional Care by Emergency Department Nurse Gina Stone, RN, BSN, CPEN

Congratulations to our most recent DAISY honoree, Gina Stone, RN, BSN, CPEN, from the Emergency Department (ED). Gina was nominated…

Get to Know Pediatrician Amy Montoya, MD

  Dr. Amy Montoya joins the team at Island Primary Care – M Avenue providing pediatric care. She is American…

Q&A with Island Health Urologist Brock Boehm, DO

Urologist Brock Boehm, DO, is one of the newest specialty physicians at Island Health. He is dedicated to building lasting…

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Know the facts

Awareness months are popular these days, and it can be easy to lose sight of their intention and importance. By…

Sleep in Infancy: Navigating the First Year of Life

One of the most common questions parents have for their pediatrician is about sleep in infants, children and adolescents. Sleep…